This grant is for enhancing Tunisia’s agribusiness sector by increasing productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability to boost agro-food exports and create employment opportunities. The program will establish learning and knowledge-sharing hubs, focusing on international standards and capacity building, by leveraging private sector research expertise. This initiative aligns with U.S. government assistance priorities for Tunisia, aiming to spur sustainable economic growth, increase private investment, and bilateral trade, thereby supporting democratic consolidation. Recipients must coordinate with USG partners, Tunisian ministries (Agriculture, Industry/Trade, Higher Education), universities, NGOs, and international donor communities, including the World Bank, African Development Bank, and European Union.
Opportunity ID: 293469
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAAC-EMBASSYTUNIS-16-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Tunisia’s Agribusiness Sector |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 08, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include U.S. or foreign non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations; private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education; public international organizations; and small businesses with function and regional experience in areas like regulatory policies and reform, economic governance, organization strengthening, and entrepreneurship] in the MENA region. NEA/Embassy Tunis strongly encourages applications from civil society organizations headquartered in the Middle East and North Africa region. International non-governmental organizations with principal bases of operations outside the Middle East and North Africa are also encouraged to apply, but the percentage of total budget actually spent in the region through local partners will be among the elements of evaluation for this competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The program aims to increase the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability in selected value chains and areas of the agribusiness sector to boost agro-food exports – thereby creating employment opportunities. This can be achieved by creating hubs for learning, knowledge sharing about international standards, and for capacity building leveraging the research expertise within the private sector that would potentially bridge gaps between innovation and product marketing. This NOFO is aligned with the U.S. 2017 Assistance Priorities for Tunisia as well as the 2015-2017 Integrated Country Strategy goal of spurring sustainable economic growth through increasing private investment and bilateral trade. In order to support the democratic consolidation in Tunisia, the United States government has designed a number of successful programs spurring sustainable economic growth, championing good governance, and countering terrorism and violent extremism in the country. The recipient shall coordinate with other USG partners in the economic growth sector. A list of the projects will be provided before the start of the program. The recipient is also encouraged to partner with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the private sector, universities, and NGOs to achieve an overall upgrade of the sector.Tunisia remains heavily dependent on the international community for continued financial and technical assistance. The World Bank, the African Development Bank and the European Union (EU) all support sectorial approaches to reform. The recipient is expected to coordinate with the international donor community in supporting Tunisia in the agriculture sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sr. Foreign Assistance Specialist
Wajih Hammami ForeignAssistanceTunis@state.gov Email:ForeignAssistanceTunis@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to June 20, 2017. | Jun 13, 2017 | |
| Jun 13, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAAC-EMBASSYTUNIS-16-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Tunisia’s Agribusiness Sector |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 08, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include U.S. or foreign non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations; private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education; public international organizations; and small businesses with function and regional experience in areas like regulatory policies and reform, economic governance, organization strengthening, and entrepreneurship] in the MENA region. NEA/Embassy Tunis strongly encourages applications from civil society organizations headquartered in the Middle East and North Africa region. International non-governmental organizations with principal bases of operations outside the Middle East and North Africa are also encouraged to apply, but the percentage of total budget actually spent in the region through local partners will be among the elements of evaluation for this competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The program aims to increase the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability in selected value chains and areas of the agribusiness sector to boost agro-food exports – thereby creating employment opportunities. This can be achieved by creating hubs for learning, knowledge sharing about international standards, and for capacity building leveraging the research expertise within the private sector that would potentially bridge gaps between innovation and product marketing. This NOFO is aligned with the U.S. 2017 Assistance Priorities for Tunisia as well as the 2015-2017 Integrated Country Strategy goal of spurring sustainable economic growth through increasing private investment and bilateral trade. In order to support the democratic consolidation in Tunisia, the United States government has designed a number of successful programs spurring sustainable economic growth, championing good governance, and countering terrorism and violent extremism in the country. The recipient shall coordinate with other USG partners in the economic growth sector. A list of the projects will be provided before the start of the program. The recipient is also encouraged to partner with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the private sector, universities, and NGOs to achieve an overall upgrade of the sector.Tunisia remains heavily dependent on the international community for continued financial and technical assistance. The World Bank, the African Development Bank and the European Union (EU) all support sectorial approaches to reform. The recipient is expected to coordinate with the international donor community in supporting Tunisia in the agriculture sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sr. Foreign Assistance Specialist
Wajih Hammami ForeignAssistanceTunis@state.gov Email:ForeignAssistanceTunis@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAAC-EMBASSYTUNIS-16-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Tunisia’s Agribusiness Sector |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 08, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 08, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include U.S. or foreign non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations; private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education; public international organizations; and small businesses with function and regional experience in areas like regulatory policies and reform, economic governance, organization strengthening, and entrepreneurship] in the MENA region. NEA/Embassy Tunis strongly encourages applications from civil society organizations headquartered in the Middle East and North Africa region. International non-governmental organizations with principal bases of operations outside the Middle East and North Africa are also encouraged to apply, but the percentage of total budget actually spent in the region through local partners will be among the elements of evaluation for this competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The program aims to increase the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability in selected value chains and areas of the agribusiness sector to boost agro-food exports – thereby creating employment opportunities. This can be achieved by creating hubs for learning, knowledge sharing about international standards, and for capacity building leveraging the research expertise within the private sector that would potentially bridge gaps between innovation and product marketing. This NOFO is aligned with the U.S. 2017 Assistance Priorities for Tunisia as well as the 2015-2017 Integrated Country Strategy goal of spurring sustainable economic growth through increasing private investment and bilateral trade.
In order to support the democratic consolidation in Tunisia, the United States government has designed a number of successful programs spurring sustainable economic growth, championing good governance, and countering terrorism and violent extremism in the country. The recipient shall coordinate with other USG partners in the economic growth sector. A list of the projects will be provided before the start of the program. The recipient is also encouraged to partner with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the private sector, universities, and NGOs to achieve an overall upgrade of the sector. Tunisia remains heavily dependent on the international community for continued financial and technical assistance. The World Bank, the African Development Bank and the European Union (EU) all support sectorial approaches to reform. The recipient is expected to coordinate with the international donor community in supporting Tunisia in the agriculture sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sr. Foreign Assistance Specialist
Wajih Hammami ForeignAssistanceTunis@state.gov Email:ForeignAssistanceTunis@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 293469 Full Announcement-Tunisia’s Agribusiness -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Folder 293469 Full Announcement-Tunisia’s Agribusiness -> SF424-2-1-V2.1.pdf
Folder 293469 Full Announcement-Tunisia’s Agribusiness -> APPENDIX 1- Budget Narrative Sample Template.pdf
Folder 293469 Full Announcement-Tunisia’s Agribusiness -> Supporting Tunisias Agribusiness Sector Amended NOFO .pdf
Folder 293469 Full Announcement-Tunisia’s Agribusiness -> APPENDIX 3 – AC Application Guidance.pdf
Folder 293469 Full Announcement-Tunisia’s Agribusiness -> APPENDIX 4- AC Pre-Submission Checklist.pdf
Folder 293469 Full Announcement-Tunisia’s Agribusiness -> SF424B-V1.1.pdf
Folder 293469 Full Announcement-Tunisia’s Agribusiness -> APPENDIX 2 – Results Monitoring Plan (RMP).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sr. Foreign Assistance Specialist Wajih Hammami ForeignAssistanceTunis@state.gov Email: ForeignAssistanceTunis@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.600 | NEAAC-EMBASSYTUNIS-16-002 | Supporting Tunisia’s Agribusiness Sector | PKG00232194 | Apr 27, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293469 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293469 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293469 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293469 SF424A-1.0.pdf
293469 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
293469 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
293469 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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