The U.S. Embassy Jordan is offering the 2019 Jordan Local Grants Program to support projects in Enhanced Citizen Engagement and Strengthened Civil Society Advocacy and Capacity. This grant aims to promote active citizenry through media literacy, civic education, youth involvement in local governance, and civil society participation. Additionally, the program seeks to enhance NGO advocacy, build capacity for local organizations, and prioritize strategies that increase women’s participation. Applications for this grant must be submitted by May 12, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 314343
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | JORDANLG2019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2019 Jordan Local Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Enhanced Citizen Engagement; Strengthened Civil Society Advocacy and Capacity |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include local organizations of civil society, non-profit organizations, community groups, non-governmental organizations, professional associations, private sector organizations, and universities based in Jordan. Applications from any of the aforementioned organizations not based in Jordan are not eligible and will not pass the Technical Eligibility Review stage. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: |
U.S. Embassy Jordan has identified two priority areas forwhich it seeks responsive applications: Enhanced Citizen Engagement andStrengthened Civil Society Advocacy and Capacity. The first objective ofthis Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage a more activecitizenry through increased media literacy and civic education, outlets foropen discussion, and broadened youth participation in local government andcivil society. The second objective isto increase Jordanians’ ability to hold their government accountable through enhancedNGO advocacy and capacity building for local organizations. Proposals should pay special attention todeveloping strategies and activities that increase women’s participation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shane Stryzinski
Grants Officer Email:NEA-Grants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 314343 Full Announcement-Appendices -> APPENDIX 3 – Application Guidance.pdf
Folder 314343 Full Announcement-Appendices -> APPENDIX 1- AC Budget Narrative Sample Template_2016.pdf
Folder 314343 Full Announcement-Appendices -> APPENDIX 2 – Logic Model.pdf
Folder 314343 Full Announcement-NOFO -> 2019 Jordan Local Grant NOFO.pdf
Folder 314343 Full Announcement-NOFO -> 2019 Jordan Local Grants Program NOFO Q&As.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shane Stryzinski Grants Officer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.600 | PKG00249506 | Mar 28, 2019 | May 12, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314343 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314343 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314343 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314343 SF424A-1.0.pdf
314343 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
314343 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
314343 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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