Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAPI 10 AW 030 MENA 102010
Apply for NEAPI 10 AW 030 MENA 102010
- The Middle East Partnership Initiative in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Egyptian Civil Society Reform Initiatives" 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 Oct 20, 2010 and posted on Oct 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Egyptian civil society, including civil companies (law firms, consulting firms, trade associations, media companies), women s groups, and professional associations that are committed to building democracy and undertaking reform.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Egyptian Civil Society Reform Initiatives grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NEAPI 10 AW 030 MENA 102010) was offered by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) to support organizations in Egypt that are actively committed to democratic development and reform. It was structured as a discretionary funding program using grants and cooperative agreements, meaning selected projects would receive funding support and could also involve a closer working relationship with the funder than a standard grant might require. The overall purpose was to strengthen Egyptian civil society by helping local actors move from broad reform goals to practical, on-the-ground initiatives that produce visible results.
Eligible applicants were drawn broadly from Egyptian civil society and included not only traditional non-governmental groups but also civil companies and professional entities such as law firms, consulting firms, trade associations, media companies, womens groups, and professional associations. The common requirement across these applicant types was a clear commitment to building democracy and pursuing reform in Egypt. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowered the barrier for organizations that may not have large independent budgets but have strong local credibility and implementable ideas.
MEPI indicated that funding could support projects in several major reform areas. These included efforts to increase political openness and strengthen democratic processes, initiatives that create new economic opportunities, programs that enhance access to education or improve education quality, and activities that empower women. Within that wide scope, the announcement emphasized priority for local projects that translate reform demands into tangible work, with particular attention to democratic reform, expanding public participation in political life, and improving the legal environment for civil society. In practical terms, this priority language suggests that proposals were expected to be specific, actionable, and closely tied to measurable improvements in civic participation, governance, and the ability of civil society to operate effectively under the law.
The program anticipated making about 15 awards from an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $25,000 to a ceiling of $200,000, indicating that MEPI was looking to fund small-to-medium sized projects that could be implemented within a realistic scope and timeline, rather than very large, multi-year national programs. The funding activity category was listed as community development, which aligns with projects that build community capacity, civic engagement, and institutional strengthening at the local or sector level.
Key dates in the posting show that the opportunity was posted on October 20, 2010, with an application closing date of November 30, 2010, and an archive date of December 30, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Patrick Boland at the MEPI Cairo email address (MEPICairo@state.gov) and telephone number (+20 2 2797 2371).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Egyptian Civil Society Reform Initiatives (MEPI)
1) What is the Egyptian Civil Society Reform Initiatives grant opportunity?
The Egyptian Civil Society Reform Initiatives was a funding opportunity offered by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) to support organizations in Egypt that are actively committed to democratic development and reform. The overall purpose was to strengthen Egyptian civil society by helping local actors move from broad reform goals to practical, on-the-ground initiatives that produce visible results.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is NEAPI 10 AW 030 MENA 102010.
3) Who offered and administered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). Contact information provided for help accessing the full announcement referenced MEPI Cairo.
4) What types of funding instruments were used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The program was structured as a discretionary funding program using grants and cooperative agreements. This means selected projects could receive standard grant support and, depending on the award type, could also involve a closer working relationship with the funder than a typical grant might require.
5) What was the main goal or purpose of the program?
The purpose was to strengthen Egyptian civil society by supporting actionable initiatives that translate reform demands into practical work with visible results, particularly in areas tied to democratic development and reform.
6) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were drawn broadly from Egyptian civil society. The opportunity included traditional non-governmental groups and also civil companies and professional entities such as law firms, consulting firms, trade associations, media companies, womens groups, and professional associations. Across all applicant types, the shared requirement was a clear commitment to building democracy and pursuing reform in Egypt.
7) Were only nonprofit organizations eligible, or could for-profit/professional entities apply?
The eligibility description was broad and explicitly included professional entities and civil companies (for example, law firms, consulting firms, media companies, and trade associations), in addition to more traditional civil society groups.
8) Is cost sharing or matching funding required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
9) What issue areas could be supported under this opportunity?
MEPI indicated that funding could support projects in several major reform areas, including:
- Increasing political openness and strengthening democratic processes
- Creating new economic opportunities
- Enhancing access to education or improving education quality
- Empowering women
10) What types of projects were emphasized as priorities?
While the scope included multiple reform areas, the announcement emphasized priority for local projects that translate reform demands into tangible work. It placed particular attention on democratic reform, expanding public participation in political life, and improving the legal environment for civil society.
11) What does "translate reform demands into tangible work" mean in practice?
Based on the announcement language, proposals were expected to be specific and actionable, with work tied to visible and measurable improvements. The emphasis suggested projects should connect clearly to outcomes in civic participation, governance, and the ability of civil society to operate effectively under the law.
12) How many awards were expected to be made?
The program anticipated making about 15 awards.
13) What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $2,000,000.
14) What was the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $25,000 (minimum) to $200,000 (maximum).
15) What does the award size suggest about the types of projects MEPI wanted to fund?
The stated range suggests MEPI was aiming to fund small-to-medium sized projects that could be implemented within a realistic scope and timeline, rather than very large national programs.
16) What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed as community development, aligning with efforts that build community capacity, support civic engagement, and strengthen institutions at a local or sector level.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 20, 2010.
18) What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was November 30, 2010.
19) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 30, 2010.
20) Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Patrick Boland at MEPI Cairo via email at MEPICairo@state.gov or by telephone at +20 2 2797 2371.
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