Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAPI 11 AW 038 MENA 121611
Apply for NEAPI 11 AW 038 MENA 121611
- The Middle East Partnership Initiative in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters" 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 Jan 11, 2012 and posted on Dec 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 19, 2012 MEPI is extending the deadline for submissions to this announcement to January 19, 2012. All applications must be received by 235959 on January 19th to be considered for this opportunity.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $375,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters" is a discretionary funding program from the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) aimed at building a region-wide alumni network that connects people who previously participated in MEPI-funded projects. MEPI reports a large and growing alumni base of more than 11,000 individuals, and the central purpose of this effort is to organize those alumni into functioning local chapters that can collaborate, stay engaged, and translate their MEPI experience into sustained civic engagement and community impact. The envisioned structure is a set of local chapters that collectively provide full coverage across the Middle East and North Africa where MEPI operates, creating a platform for alumni to coordinate activities, support one another, and expand the skills and relationships developed through MEPI programs.
This particular solicitation is focused on establishing chapters in countries that were not covered in earlier rounds of the same request for applications. MEPI specifically seeks proposals to form local chapters in Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. An applicant is allowed to propose a single chapter that represents multiple countries, which is noted as especially relevant for the Gulf, but the announcement limits submissions to one application per organization. If an organization proposes a multi-country chapter, it must be able to demonstrate an on-the-ground presence in each country included in the proposal, reflecting MEPI's expectation that chapters are locally grounded rather than managed remotely.
Eligible applicants include registered nonprofit organizations, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and institutions of higher education such as colleges and universities. The eligibility language is broad and welcomes both U.S.-based and foreign organizations. The program listing also specifies eligible applicant categories that include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits both with and without U.S. 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
MEPI indicates this is the third solicitation under the "Establishing Local MEPI Alumni Chapters" initiative. Two prior RFAs ran earlier in 2011 and resulted in chapters being established in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, the West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. This round is intended to fill remaining geographic gaps and move MEPI closer to its stated goal of comprehensive regional coverage. Organizations that previously applied to establish chapters in Algeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and/or the UAE under the earlier RFAs are permitted to submit a new or revised application in response to this solicitation.
The funding is offered through cooperative agreements and grants under CFDA number 19.500 (Middle East Partnership Initiative). MEPI expects to make up to five awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,600,000. Individual awards are expected to fall between $150,000 and $375,000. The opportunity was posted on December 16, 2011, with the submission deadline extended to January 19, 2012; applications had to be received by 23:59:59 on that date to be considered. The funding opportunity number is NEAPI 11 AW 038 MENA 121611, and administrative support contact information is provided through the NEA Grants mailbox and a listed support contractor contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters" grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) to help organize former participants of MEPI-funded projects into functioning local alumni chapters across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The purpose is to create locally grounded chapters that keep alumni connected, enable collaboration, and support sustained civic engagement and community impact.
What is MEPI trying to achieve through this program?
MEPI aims to build a region-wide alumni network by establishing local chapters that collectively provide broad coverage across the countries where MEPI operates. These chapters are intended to serve as a platform for alumni to coordinate activities, support one another, and expand the skills and relationships gained through MEPI programs.
Who are considered "MEPI alumni" under this initiative?
The initiative is intended for people who previously participated in MEPI-funded projects. MEPI reports an alumni base of more than 11,000 individuals.
Which countries are the focus of this solicitation?
This round specifically seeks proposals to establish chapters in countries that were not covered in earlier rounds. MEPI is seeking local chapters in Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Can an applicant propose a chapter that covers more than one country?
Yes. The solicitation allows proposing a single chapter that represents multiple countries, which MEPI notes may be especially relevant for the Gulf.
What is required if an organization proposes a multi-country chapter?
If a proposal includes multiple countries, the organization must be able to demonstrate an on-the-ground presence in each country included. MEPI signals an expectation that chapters are locally grounded rather than managed remotely.
How many applications can one organization submit?
The announcement limits submissions to one application per organization.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include registered nonprofit organizations, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and institutions of higher education (such as colleges and universities). The eligibility language is broad and welcomes both U.S.-based and foreign organizations.
Are U.S. and non-U.S. organizations both eligible?
Yes. The opportunity describes eligibility in a way that includes both U.S.-based and foreign organizations.
What types of higher education institutions are eligible?
The program listing includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education.
Do nonprofits need to have U.S. 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The eligible applicant categories include nonprofits with and without U.S. 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What kind of funding instrument will be used?
MEPI indicates the funding will be offered through cooperative agreements and grants.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is under CFDA 19.500 (Middle East Partnership Initiative).
How many awards does MEPI expect to make?
MEPI expects to make up to five awards under this solicitation.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,600,000.
What is the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards are expected to range from $150,000 to $375,000.
Is this the first time MEPI has funded local alumni chapters?
No. MEPI describes this as the third solicitation under the "Establishing Local MEPI Alumni Chapters" initiative.
Which countries were covered in earlier rounds?
Earlier RFAs in 2011 resulted in chapters being established in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, the West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen.
Why is this round being offered?
This round is intended to fill remaining geographic gaps, moving MEPI closer to its goal of comprehensive regional coverage.
Can organizations that previously applied for these same countries apply again?
Yes. Organizations that previously applied to establish chapters in Algeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and/or the UAE under earlier RFAs are permitted to submit a new or revised application.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 16, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The submission deadline was extended to January 19, 2012, and applications had to be received by 23:59:59 on that date to be considered.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NEAPI 11 AW 038 MENA 121611.
Where can applicants direct administrative or technical questions?
Administrative support contact information is provided via the NEA Grants mailbox, and the solicitation also lists a support contractor contact.
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