Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAPI 11 AW 031 MENA 012111
Apply for NEAPI 11 AW 031 MENA 012111
- The Middle East Partnership Initiative in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Civic Education" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.500 Middle East Partnership Initiative.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 2, 2011 and posted on Jan 21, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 23, 2011 The close date for this announcement is revised. The original close date was March 7, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligibility is based upon the priority area to which an applicant wishes to apply. Eligible applicants include U.S. or foreign non profit organizations non governmental organizations private institutions institutions of higher education (non profit or for profit) public international organizations (PIOs) commercial entities or small businesses. Please review the description for each priority area, below, carefully to see if you are eligible.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), a U.S. government program, announced a competitive grant opportunity focused on improving civic education for young people across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The overall purpose is to strengthen the civic knowledge and engagement of children and youth, with "youth" defined broadly as ages 15 to 30, so they have a solid foundation to participate actively in social, political, and economic life. The opportunity frames civic education as a practical way to help young people build a sense of purpose, contribute new ideas and energy to their communities, and develop lifelong habits of service and engagement.
The grant competition is designed to advance two main MEPI objectives. First, it seeks to foster more pluralistic societies by encouraging a civic culture that supports democratic values and enables broad participation in public life, including the inclusion of diverse individuals and groups in social and political processes. Second, it aims to help build more prosperous societies by supporting education and specialized skills training and by strengthening conditions that encourage business development and innovation. In other words, the program is not only about classroom civics; it is also tied to developing capable community leaders and future entrepreneurs who can contribute to more participatory and economically resilient societies.
Applicants were allowed to submit more than one proposal, but each proposal had to focus on only one priority area. The announcement listed three priority areas: (A) Student Leaders Program, (B) Arabic Language Literacy in Bahrain, and (C) Civic Education. Any organization applying to more than one area needed to submit a separate application for each and clearly label which priority area it addressed. Eligibility could vary depending on the priority area, so organizations were expected to review the full announcement for the specific eligibility rules tied to each track.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary funding opportunity using either a cooperative agreement or a grant as the funding instrument. MEPI anticipated making around 10 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $7,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $750,000 (award floor) and $2,000,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers barriers for organizations that may not have access to large amounts of non-federal co-funding.
A wide range of applicants were considered eligible in general terms, including U.S. or foreign non-profit organizations and NGOs, public and private institutions of higher education (both nonprofit and for-profit), public international organizations, commercial entities, and small businesses. The listing also referenced eligibility for nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, and it included categories such as state-controlled institutions of higher education and other organizations as described in the full announcement. Because eligibility was stated to depend on the chosen priority area, applicants were expected to confirm that their organization type matched the requirements for the specific track they pursued.
Key dates indicate this opportunity was posted on January 21, 2011, created in the system on March 2, 2011, and had its deadline extended. The original closing date was March 7, 2011, and it was revised to March 23, 2011. The opportunity was archived on April 6, 2011. The funding opportunity number was NEAPI 11 AW 031 MENA 012111, and the CFDA number associated with MEPI was 19.500. For help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Jessica Baker at Quality Support, Inc., with a phone number provided (202-776-8524), and the announcement referenced a MEPI website link for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a competitive grant opportunity announced by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), a U.S. government program, focused on improving civic education for young people across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to strengthen the civic knowledge and engagement of children and youth so they have a solid foundation to participate actively in social, political, and economic life.
How does the opportunity define "youth"?
"Youth" is defined broadly as ages 15 to 30.
How does the opportunity describe civic education?
The announcement frames civic education as a practical way to help young people build a sense of purpose, contribute new ideas and energy to their communities, and develop lifelong habits of service and engagement.
What MEPI objectives does this competition support?
The competition is designed to advance two main objectives: (1) fostering more pluralistic societies by encouraging a civic culture that supports democratic values and broad participation in public life (including inclusion of diverse individuals and groups), and (2) helping build more prosperous societies by supporting education and specialized skills training and strengthening conditions that encourage business development and innovation.
Is this program only about classroom civics?
No. The opportunity links civic education with developing capable community leaders and future entrepreneurs who can contribute to more participatory and economically resilient societies.
What are the priority areas (tracks) for proposals?
The announcement listed three priority areas: (A) Student Leaders Program, (B) Arabic Language Literacy in Bahrain, and (C) Civic Education.
Can an organization submit more than one proposal?
Yes. Applicants were allowed to submit more than one proposal.
Can a single proposal cover multiple priority areas?
No. Each proposal had to focus on only one priority area.
If applying to multiple priority areas, what is required?
An organization applying to more than one area needed to submit a separate application for each proposal and clearly label which priority area each application addressed.
Does eligibility depend on which priority area is chosen?
Yes. The announcement noted that eligibility could vary depending on the priority area, so applicants were expected to review the full announcement for the specific eligibility rules tied to each track.
What types of applicants were considered eligible in general?
The opportunity broadly listed eligible applicants to include U.S. or foreign non-profit organizations and NGOs, public and private institutions of higher education (both nonprofit and for-profit), public international organizations, commercial entities, and small businesses.
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status included in the eligible applicant types?
Yes. The listing referenced eligibility for nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligible categories included for-profit institutions of higher education, commercial entities, and small businesses (while also noting that eligibility may vary by priority area).
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
This was described as a discretionary funding opportunity using either a cooperative agreement or a grant as the funding instrument.
How many awards were expected to be made?
MEPI anticipated making around 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding pool was $7,000,000.
What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to fall between $750,000 (award floor) and $2,000,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 21, 2011.
When was the record created in the system?
The record was created in the system on March 2, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date was extended. The original closing date was March 7, 2011, and it was revised to March 23, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 6, 2011.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was NEAPI 11 AW 031 MENA 012111.
What CFDA number is associated with MEPI for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with MEPI was 19.500.
Who was listed as the contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed was Jessica Baker at Quality Support, Inc.
What phone number was provided for the contact?
The phone number provided was 202-776-8524.
Where could applicants look for additional information?
The announcement referenced a MEPI website link for additional information.
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