The U.S. Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) announces a grant competition aimed at strengthening citizen access to the rule of law across the Middle East and North Africa. This grant seeks projects that promote the equal standing of all citizens, protected by guaranteed rights and effective legal systems. Funding supports initiatives enabling citizens to hold governments accountable, advocate for reforms, and actively participate in constitutional and legal processes. It also aims to equip young legal professionals with skills to protect human and civil rights. Priority areas include increasing public access to justice, supporting legislative reforms addressing freedoms of association and expression, and ensuring constitutions reflect citizen rights. Projects will target Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen.
Opportunity ID: 151373
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-12-AW-045-MENA-030912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Citizen Access to the Rule of Law |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Law, Justice and Legal Services 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: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 09, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Office of the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), located within the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for applications that promote the equal standing of all citizens in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), protected by guaranteed rights and by independent and effective courts of law. We seek projects that will address how citizens can: better hold their governments accountable; protect their rights and advocate for reforms, including passage of or improved implementation of sound public interest laws; and participate actively in constitutional and legal reform processes. We also seek projects that will equip young legal professionals with the skills and training needed to succeed and promote the protection of human and civil rights. MEPI seeks applications that work toward ensuring legal systems protect the rights of all individuals and address the following priority areas described in detail below: 1) increasing public access to justice and legal recourse; 2) supporting legislative reforms or implementation, addressing freedoms of association and expression; and 3) ensuring constitutions reflect and protect the rights and interests of citizens. Applicants may submit only one application to each priority areaand applicants must clearly identify the priority area the application addresses.Through this announcement, we seek to support projects in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Baker
Senior Competition Specialist Phone 202-776-8524 Email:MEPI-ROL@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Title Edited | Mar 09, 2012 | |
| Mar 09, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-12-AW-045-MENA-030912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Citizen Access to the Rule of Law |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Law, Justice and Legal Services 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: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 09, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Office of the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), located within the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for applications that promote the equal standing of all citizens in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), protected by guaranteed rights and by independent and effective courts of law. We seek projects that will address how citizens can: better hold their governments accountable; protect their rights and advocate for reforms, including passage of or improved implementation of sound public interest laws; and participate actively in constitutional and legal reform processes. We also seek projects that will equip young legal professionals with the skills and training needed to succeed and promote the protection of human and civil rights. MEPI seeks applications that work toward ensuring legal systems protect the rights of all individuals and address the following priority areas described in detail below: 1) increasing public access to justice and legal recourse; 2) supporting legislative reforms or implementation, addressing freedoms of association and expression; and 3) ensuring constitutions reflect and protect the rights and interests of citizens. Applicants may submit only one application to each priority areaand applicants must clearly identify the priority area the application addresses.Through this announcement, we seek to support projects in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Baker
Senior Competition Specialist Phone 202-776-8524 Email:MEPI-ROL@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-12-AW-045-MENA-030912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Citizen Access of the Rule of Law |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Law, Justice and Legal Services 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: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 09, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Office of the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), located within the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for applications that promote the equal standing of all citizens in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), protected by guaranteed rights and by independent and effective courts of law. We seek projects that will address how citizens can: better hold their governments accountable; protect their rights and advocate for reforms, including passage of or improved implementation of sound public interest laws; and participate actively in constitutional and legal reform processes. We also seek projects that will equip young legal professionals with the skills and training needed to succeed and promote the protection of human and civil rights. MEPI seeks applications that work toward ensuring legal systems protect the rights of all individuals and address the following priority areas described in detail below: 1) increasing public access to justice and legal recourse; 2) supporting legislative reforms or implementation, addressing freedoms of association and expression; and 3) ensuring constitutions reflect and protect the rights and interests of citizens. Applicants may submit only one application to each priority areaand applicants must clearly identify the priority area the application addresses.Through this announcement, we seek to support projects in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Baker
Senior Competition Specialist Phone 202-776-8524 Email:MEPI-ROL@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 151373 Full Announcement-1 -> citizen access rol rfa (posted mar 9).pdf
Folder 151373 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Sample Template Documents and Appendices 1 -> rfa app 2 – mepi budget narrative sample template_vfinal.pdf
Folder 151373 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Sample Template Documents and Appendices 1 -> rfa app 6 – pre-submission checklist_vrevised.pdf
Folder 151373 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Sample Template Documents and Appendices 1 -> rfa app 3 – organization information_vfinal.pdf
Folder 151373 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Sample Template Documents and Appendices 1 -> rfa app 4 – roma plan guidance for applicants_vrevised.pdf
Folder 151373 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Sample Template Documents and Appendices 1 -> rfa app 5 – application guidance_vrevised.pdf
Folder 151373 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Sample Template Documents and Appendices 1 -> rfa app 1 – mepi application cover sheet_vrevised.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jessica Baker Senior Competition Specialist Phone 202-776-8524 Email: MEPI-ROL@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | ROL-US | Rule of Law – US Organizations | PKG00104030 | Mar 09, 2012 | Apr 09, 2012 | View |
| 19.500 | ROL-FOREIGN | Rule of Law – Foreign Organizations | PKG00104031 | Mar 09, 2012 | Apr 09, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
151373 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
151373 Budget-1.1.pdf
151373 Project-1.1.pdf
151373 SF424A-1.0.pdf
151373 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
151373 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
151373 SF424A-1.0.pdf
151373 Project-1.1.pdf
151373 Budget-1.1.pdf
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