Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAPI 11 AW 034 MENA 041611
Apply for NEAPI 11 AW 034 MENA 041611
- The Middle East Partnership Initiative in the community development 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 May 27, 2011 and posted on Apr 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2011 The deadline for this announcement has been extended. The original deadline was May 31, 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 $3,000,000.00 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 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants include any registered non profit organizations, non governmental organizations, private sector organizations, for profit organizations, small businesses, and institutions of higher education (such as colleges and universities) based in the eligible countries. Any organization whose headquarters is located outside the eligible countries will not be considered. MEPI is seeking to establish Local Chapters of the MEPI Alumni Network in the following countries and territories Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) grant opportunity, titled "Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters" (Funding Opportunity Number: NEAPI 11 AW 034 MENA 041611), is a competitive funding announcement designed to build a region-wide alumni network that connects participants from MEPI-funded programs. MEPI reports more than 11,000 alumni already in its pipeline, with the number continuing to grow, and the purpose of this initiative is to turn that large alumni base into an organized, connected community that can collaborate locally and across borders. The core idea is to create an umbrella MEPI Alumni Network made up of Local Chapters, either single-country or multi-country, that collectively provide full coverage of the regions where MEPI operates. Through these chapters, MEPI aims to reinforce alumni ties, support continued civic engagement and activism, and help alumni apply and expand the skills they gained through MEPI experiences to drive constructive change in their communities.
Funding is offered as discretionary awards using a Cooperative Agreement and Grant structure under CFDA 19.500 (Middle East Partnership Initiative). The program anticipates up to 50 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $3,000,000. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $60,000 to a ceiling of $375,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants. The activity area is described broadly as Community Development, with an additional "Other" category tied to the specific goal of building and coordinating the alumni chapter network infrastructure.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are legally registered and headquartered in the eligible countries and territories. Organizations based outside the eligible locations are not considered. The eligible geography spans Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. Within those locations, a wide range of entity types may apply, including registered nonprofit organizations and NGOs, private sector and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, and institutions of higher education such as colleges and universities (including public, state-controlled, and private institutions). The emphasis is on having a legally established organization in-country prior to applying.
MEPI allows applicants to propose their role in one of two organizational models. Under Category 1, an existing or newly formed organization applies specifically to become a MEPI Local Alumni Chapter, meaning the organization’s sole purpose would be supporting MEPI alumni. Under Category 2, an organization that already runs other programs can apply to host or establish a MEPI Alumni Local Chapter as one part of its broader work. For Category 2 applicants, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is required to define how the chapter will relate to the broader MEPI Alumni Network and how responsibilities will be managed. While MEPI staff in Washington, D.C. review the MOU, the agreement is framed as being between the successful applicant and the Local Chapter and is explicitly not an agreement with any government; MEPI also notes it will work with chapters and awardees to help ensure the MOU is followed.
Applicants can propose either single-country chapters or multi-country chapters, and they must specify which priority area they are applying under. Although MEPI expresses a preference for single-country chapters, it also recognizes that local conditions in some places may make it difficult to establish and sustain a chapter confined to one country. Because MEPI’s stated objective is full regional coverage across all the listed eligible countries and territories, multi-country chapters are presented as a practical option where needed. If an organization applies to operate a multi-country chapter, it will also automatically be considered for a single-country chapter in the country where the applicant is legally registered.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted April 16, 2011, created May 27, 2011, and had its application deadline extended from May 31, 2011 to June 5, 2011, with an archive date of June 30, 2011. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Jessica Baker at Quality Support, Inc., by phone at 202-776-8524, with an RFA inquiry email address referenced in the announcement materials.
FAQs: MEPI "Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters" (NEAPI 11 AW 034 MENA 041611)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters" under the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). The Funding Opportunity Number is NEAPI 11 AW 034 MENA 041611.
2) What is MEPI trying to accomplish with this funding?
The purpose is to build a region-wide MEPI Alumni Network by organizing MEPI program participants (more than 11,000 alumni in the pipeline, and growing) into an umbrella network made up of Local Chapters. These chapters are intended to connect alumni locally and across borders, reinforce alumni ties, support continued civic engagement and activism, and help alumni apply and expand MEPI-gained skills to drive constructive change in their communities.
3) What kinds of activities does the program support?
The activity area is broadly described as Community Development, with an additional "Other" category focused on building and coordinating the infrastructure needed for the alumni chapter network.
4) How many awards does MEPI expect to make?
The program anticipates up to 50 awards.
5) How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding pool is $3,000,000.
6) What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $60,000 to a ceiling of $375,000.
7) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants.
8) What type of funding instrument will be used?
Funding is offered as discretionary awards using a Cooperative Agreement and Grant structure.
9) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.500 (Middle East Partnership Initiative).
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are legally registered and headquartered in the eligible countries and territories listed in the announcement. Organizations based outside the eligible locations are not considered.
11) Which countries and territories are eligible?
The eligible geography includes: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen.
12) What types of organizations may apply?
A wide range of entity types may apply if they are legally established in an eligible country/territory, including registered nonprofit organizations and NGOs, private sector and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, and institutions of higher education such as colleges and universities (including public, state-controlled, and private institutions).
13) Does an organization need to be established in-country before applying?
Yes. The emphasis is on having a legally established organization in-country prior to applying.
14) Are organizations headquartered outside the eligible region allowed to apply if they operate locally?
No. The announcement states that organizations based outside the eligible locations are not considered.
15) What is a MEPI Alumni Network "Local Chapter" in this announcement?
A Local Chapter is the building block of the umbrella MEPI Alumni Network. Chapters may be single-country or multi-country and are intended to provide coverage across the regions where MEPI operates, enabling alumni collaboration and continued engagement.
16) What are the two organizational categories applicants can apply under?
Applicants can propose their role under one of two models:
- Category 1: An existing or newly formed organization applies specifically to become a MEPI Local Alumni Chapter, meaning the organization’s sole purpose would be supporting MEPI alumni.
- Category 2: An organization that already runs other programs applies to host or establish a MEPI Alumni Local Chapter as one part of its broader work.
17) What additional requirement applies to Category 2 applicants?
Category 2 applicants must have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that defines how the chapter will relate to the broader MEPI Alumni Network and how responsibilities will be managed.
18) Who reviews the MOU for Category 2 applications?
The MOU is reviewed by MEPI staff in Washington, D.C.
19) Is the MOU an agreement with a government?
No. The announcement explicitly states that the MOU is not an agreement with any government. It is framed as being between the successful applicant and the Local Chapter.
20) Will MEPI be involved after an award is made?
MEPI notes it will work with chapters and awardees to help ensure the MOU is followed.
21) Can applicants propose a single-country chapter?
Yes. Applicants may propose single-country chapters.
22) Can applicants propose a multi-country chapter?
Yes. Applicants may propose multi-country chapters, particularly where local conditions make it difficult to establish and sustain a single-country chapter. MEPI presents multi-country chapters as a practical option to help achieve full regional coverage.
23) Does MEPI prefer single-country or multi-country chapters?
MEPI expresses a preference for single-country chapters, while also recognizing that multi-country chapters may be necessary in some contexts.
24) What happens if an organization applies to operate a multi-country chapter?
If an organization applies to operate a multi-country chapter, it will also automatically be considered for a single-country chapter in the country where the applicant is legally registered.
25) Do applicants need to specify a priority area?
Yes. Applicants must specify which priority area they are applying under (as stated in the announcement).
26) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2011, and created on May 27, 2011.
27) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was extended from May 31, 2011 to June 5, 2011.
28) When was the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date was June 30, 2011.
29) Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Jessica Baker at Quality Support, Inc. The phone number provided is 202-776-8524. The materials also reference an RFA inquiry email address.
30) Is this opportunity described as competitive?
Yes. It is described as a competitive funding announcement.
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