Opportunity ID: 55400
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-10-AW-024-MENA-062210 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tech Support: New Media Technical Assistance for Civil Society |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include any registered U.S. or foreign non-governmental organization, and U.S. or foreign private institutions or commercial entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | In her remarks in November 2009 at the Forum for the Future, Secretary Clinton announced Civil Society 2.0, an initiative which will help grassroots organizations around the world use digital technology to tell their stories, build their memberships and support bases, and connect to their community of peers around the world. With increased capacity, these organizations are better able to initiate, administer, and sustain their own programs and solutions to shared problems.
In response to the Secretarys vision, The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI) is seeking implementing partners to offer specialized technical assistance and support to civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-government organizations (NGOs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Local CSOs and NGOs will apply for this technical assistance and support through two mechanisms: directly to the implementing organization or through U.S. Embassies. The purpose of this assistance is to increase the understanding and use of new media by target CSOs and NGOs. The main objectives of the project are to: 1) Increase CSO/NGO knowledge and build skills to use new, applicable media more effectively, The project should focus specifically on building skills in information and communication technologies (ICT) which will enhance the effectiveness of civil society organizations in advocating for social and political reform and in fostering civil engagement among their members, including women and youth. The project should support requests for basic digital infrastructure as well as more complex economic and social factors affecting ICT in the target countries. Technical assistance on specific ICT skills for target CSO/NGOs might address: Building an online community The project should also seek to increase CSO/NGO capacity, beyond skills related to new media tools, to build more pluralistic, participatory, and prosperous societies by following ICT best practices in the following areas: How to advocate for a specific cause |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Website-Full Announcement Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Katie Epp
SIS/AM Division Support Phone 202-776-8874 Email:nea-grants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Revision to Funding Opportunity Text Description | Jun 24, 2010 | |
| Jun 24, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-10-AW-024-MENA-062210 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tech Support: New Media Technical Assistance for Civil Society |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include any registered U.S. or foreign non-governmental organization, and U.S. or foreign private institutions or commercial entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | In her remarks in November 2009 at the Forum for the Future, Secretary Clinton announced Civil Society 2.0, an initiative which will help grassroots organizations around the world use digital technology to tell their stories, build their memberships and support bases, and connect to their community of peers around the world. With increased capacity, these organizations are better able to initiate, administer, and sustain their own programs and solutions to shared problems.
In response to the Secretarys vision, The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI) is seeking implementing partners to offer specialized technical assistance and support to civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-government organizations (NGOs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Local CSOs and NGOs will apply for this technical assistance and support through two mechanisms: directly to the implementing organization or through U.S. Embassies. The purpose of this assistance is to increase the understanding and use of new media by target CSOs and NGOs. The main objectives of the project are to: 1) Increase CSO/NGO knowledge and build skills to use new, applicable media more effectively, The project should focus specifically on building skills in information and communication technologies (ICT) which will enhance the effectiveness of civil society organizations in advocating for social and political reform and in fostering civil engagement among their members, including women and youth. The project should support requests for basic digital infrastructure as well as more complex economic and social factors affecting ICT in the target countries. Technical assistance on specific ICT skills for target CSO/NGOs might address: Building an online community The project should also seek to increase CSO/NGO capacity, beyond skills related to new media tools, to build more pluralistic, participatory, and prosperous societies by following ICT best practices in the following areas: How to advocate for a specific cause |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Website-Full Announcement Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Katie Epp
SIS/AM Division Support Phone 202-776-8874 Email:nea-grants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-10-AW-024-MENA-062210 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tech Support: New Media Technical Assistance for Civil Society |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include any registered U.S. or foreign non-governmental organization, and U.S. or foreign private institutions or commercial entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | In her remarks in November 2009 at the Forum for the Future, Secretary Clinton announced Civil Society 2.0, an initiative which will help grassroots organizations around the world use digital technology to tell their stories, build their memberships and support bases, and connect to their community of peers around the world. With increased capacity, these organizations are better able to initiate, administer, and sustain their own programs and solutions to shared problems.
In response to the Secretarys vision, The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI) is seeking implementing partners to offer specialized technical assistance and support to civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-government organizations (NGOs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Local CSOs and NGOs will apply for this technical assistance and support through two mechanisms: directly to the implementing organization or through U.S. Embassies. The purpose of this assistance is to increase the understanding and use of new media by target CSOs and NGOs. The main objectives of the project are to: 1) Increase CSO/NGO knowledge and build skills to use new, applicable media more effectively, The project should focus specifically on building skills in information and communication technologies (ICT) which will enhance the effectiveness of civil society organizations in advocating for social and political reform and in fostering civil engagement among their members, including women and youth. The project should support requests for basic digital infrastructure as well as more complex economic and social factors affecting ICT in the target countries. Technical assistance on specific ICT skills for target CSO/NGOs might address: Website design and construction The project should also seek to increase CSO/NGO capacity, beyond skills related to new media tools, to build more pluralistic, participatory, and prosperous societies by following ICT best practices in the following areas: How to advocate for a specific cause |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Website-Full Announcement Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Katie Epp
SIS/AM Division Support Phone 202-776-8874 Email:nea-grants@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Katie Epp SIS/AM Division Support Phone 202-776-8874 Email: nea-grants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | TECH-SUPPORT | Tech Support: New Media Technical Assistance for Civil Society | PKG00019383 | Jun 22, 2010 | Jul 30, 2010 | View |
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