Opportunity Information: Apply for MEPI MEPICA 13 010
Apply for MEPI MEPICA 13 010
- 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 "Libya Supporting a Successful Democratic Transition" 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 20, 2013 and posted on Mar 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 8, 2013 This announcement has been revised to extend the application submission deadline.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
- Public International Organizations are also eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Libya Supporting a Successful Democratic Transition opportunity is a U.S. Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) funding announcement aimed at helping Libya move through a key period of political change by strengthening democratic institutions and practices. The program is designed to support a participatory and pluralistic political system where citizens can meaningfully engage in public decision-making, press government to respond to public concerns, and hold institutions accountable, with equal rights protected through an independent and effective legal system. MEPI is looking for proposals that are timely, practical, and innovative, while also realistic about operating in an environment that may shift quickly.
Applicants must build their proposal around one of five priority areas that MEPI identifies as critical to Libya's transition. These priorities include: (a) advocating for, influencing, and monitoring the implementation of constitutional frameworks; (b) improving national-level government transparency and accountability; (c) strengthening democratic electoral and political processes, including development of political parties and effective elected institutions; (d) supporting the professionalization and long-term sustainability of independent media; or (e) supporting the rule of law. The announcement emphasizes that projects should be responsive to immediate transition milestones, including the election of the constitutional drafting committee, the constitution drafting process, a constitutional referendum, and general elections, but it also encourages proposals that are flexible enough to adapt as political conditions change.
A key requirement is that proposed activities should not duplicate efforts already funded by other donors, including other U.S. Government programs. Applicants are expected to show they understand the current assistance landscape and to clearly explain what gap their project fills and why their approach adds value. The announcement also limits submissions: an organization may submit no more than two applications total, and if submitting two, each one must address a different priority area and clearly state which priority it targets.
Funding is offered through grants or cooperative agreements under CFDA 19.500 (Middle East Partnership Initiative). MEPI anticipated making about eight awards, with an estimated total funding level of $10,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $750,000 to $1,500,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits (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, and public international organizations.
The opportunity was posted March 11, 2013, with an original closing date of April 4, 2013, later extended to April 8, 2013, and an archive date of May 8, 2013. Questions and support were directed to the MEPI contact center and the State Department grants email, with the point of contact listed as Ms. Olwyn Staples (phone 202-776-8874) and email nea_grants@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Libya Supporting a Successful Democratic Transition (MEPI)
1. What is the "Libya Supporting a Successful Democratic Transition" opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) funding announcement focused on helping Libya navigate a key period of political change by strengthening democratic institutions and democratic practices.
2. What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to support a participatory and pluralistic political system in which citizens can meaningfully engage in public decision-making, press government to respond to public concerns, and hold institutions accountable, with equal rights protected through an independent and effective legal system.
3. What types of proposals is MEPI looking for?
MEPI seeks proposals that are timely, practical, and innovative, while also being realistic about operating in an environment that may shift quickly. Proposals are also encouraged to be flexible enough to adapt as political conditions change.
4. Do applications have to align with specific priority areas?
Yes. Applicants must build their proposal around one of five MEPI priority areas identified as critical to Libya's transition.
5. What are the five priority areas for this opportunity?
The five priority areas are:
- (a) Advocating for, influencing, and monitoring the implementation of constitutional frameworks
- (b) Improving national-level government transparency and accountability
- (c) Strengthening democratic electoral and political processes, including development of political parties and effective elected institutions
- (d) Supporting the professionalization and long-term sustainability of independent media
- (e) Supporting the rule of law
6. What transition milestones should projects be responsive to?
The announcement emphasizes that projects should be responsive to immediate transition milestones, including the election of the constitutional drafting committee, the constitution drafting process, a constitutional referendum, and general elections.
7. Does the opportunity require projects to be adaptable to changing conditions?
Yes. The opportunity encourages proposals that are flexible enough to adapt as political conditions change, recognizing that the operating environment may shift quickly.
8. Can a proposed project overlap with activities funded by other donors?
No. Proposed activities should not duplicate efforts already funded by other donors, including other U.S. Government programs.
9. How should applicants address potential duplication with other donor-funded work?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the current assistance landscape and clearly explain what gap their project fills and why their approach adds value.
10. Is there a limit on how many applications an organization can submit?
Yes. An organization may submit no more than two applications total.
11. If an organization submits two applications, are there any special requirements?
Yes. If submitting two applications, each application must address a different priority area and clearly state which priority it targets.
12. What is the CFDA number associated with this funding announcement?
The funding is offered under CFDA 19.500 (Middle East Partnership Initiative).
13. What funding instruments are used for awards under this opportunity?
Funding is offered through grants or cooperative agreements.
14. How many awards did MEPI anticipate making?
MEPI anticipated making about eight awards.
15. What was the estimated total funding level for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level was $10,000,000.
16. What was the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from $750,000 to $1,500,000.
17. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
18. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits (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
- Public international organizations
19. When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 11, 2013.
20. What was the closing date and was it extended?
The original closing date was April 4, 2013, and it was later extended to April 8, 2013.
21. When was the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date was May 8, 2013.
22. Who should applicants contact for questions or support?
Questions and support were directed to the MEPI contact center and the State Department grants email.
23. What is the listed point of contact for this announcement?
The listed point of contact is Ms. Olwyn Staples, phone 202-776-8874, and email nea_grants@state.gov.
24. Does the proposal need to explicitly identify which priority area it targets?
Yes. The announcement states that applications must be built around one of the five priority areas, and if submitting two applications, each must clearly state which priority it targets.
25. What overall outcomes does MEPI want to support through this funding?
The announcement describes outcomes such as strengthened democratic institutions and practices; meaningful citizen engagement in decision-making; increased government responsiveness to public concerns; stronger accountability of institutions; and protection of equal rights through an independent and effective legal system.
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