MEPI Grant for Establishing Local Chapters of MEPI Alumni Network

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The Middle East Partnership Initiative offers a grant to establish a network connecting over 11,000 MEPI alumni through local chapters in countries across the Middle East and North Africa. The goal is to strengthen alumni engagement in civic activism and promote positive change in the region. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, NGOs, and higher education institutions. Umbrella organizations can apply to create local MEPI Alumni chapters in single or multiple countries. The deadline for applications is July 17, 2011. Priority areas include single-country and multi-country chapters focusing on enhancing alumni collaboration and impact.

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Opportunity ID: 100574

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	NEAPI-11-AW-035-MENA-062111
Funding Opportunity Title::	Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Community Development
Category Explanation::	The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) announces a competition for proposals to establish a network that connects all alumni of MEPI-funded projects.
Expected Number of Awards::	18
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Jun 21, 2011
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Jul 17, 2011
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Jul 17, 2011
Archive Date::	Aug 16, 2011
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 3,000,000
Award Ceiling::	$375,000
Award Floor::	$180,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::	Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility::	Eligible applicants who may apply for this funding opportunity include any registered non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and institutions of higher education (such as colleges and universities.)

Additional Information

Agency Name::	Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative
Description::	The Middle East Partnership Initiative seeks to establish a network that connects all alumni of MEPI-funded projects. Currently, there are over 11,000 MEPI alumni and this number is growing daily. The MEPI Alumni Network will connect a group of local MEPI Alumni Chapters (single or multi-country) that together provide coverage for the entire region where MEPI operates. Through this MEPI Alumni Network, we hope to support and strengthen MEPI alumni and their commitment to and engagement in civic activism, creating an environment where MEPI alumni can work together to bring positive change to the region using and expanding upon the skills acquired through their various MEPI experiences. Our goal is to provide 100% coverage for the entire Middle East and North Africa region to include all countries listed under ï¿½eligible countriesï¿½ in this program announcement. Eligible Countries: 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. Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants who may apply for this funding opportunity include any registered non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and institutions of higher education (such as colleges and universities.) All organizations, U.S. ï¿½ based or foreign, are invited to apply for this RFA. Applicants should demonstrate that they have a presence in the country or countries for which they are applying. MEPI will accept applications from organizations applying to establish MEPI Alumni Local Chapters. We encourage applicants to apply as umbrella organizations in fostering the establishment of a Local MEPI Alumni Network Chapter for a single country or multiple countries. An organization acting as an umbrella will enter into a grant agreement with MEPI to create local chapters in one or more country through an on-the-ground presence or a sub-award. MEPI Washington will retain the ability to work directly with its local MEPI Alumni chapters and MEPI Alumni Coordinators, as outlined in the attached sample MOU. In addition, any organization acting as an umbrella should expect that MEPI staff in Washington DC and at U.S. embassies in the region will interact directly with partners on the ground and sub-grantees in addition to the selected umbrella organizations. This open competition is a follow-on to the Request for Applications for ï¿½Establishing Local MEPI Alumni Chaptersï¿½ which was open for applications on April 15 ï¿½ May 30. If an application has already been submitted under the April 15-May 30 RFA ï¿½Establishing MEPI Alumni Local Chapters,ï¿½ please be assured that the application has been received and is under review. You do not need to resubmit an application under this RFA unless you are changing the focus of your proposal. Priority Areas -Applications for Single-Country and Multi-Country Chapters: All applicants are welcome to apply to become a single-country or multi-country chapter. Please indicate on the Cover Sheet (See Appendix 2) the Priority Area under which the organization applying.
Link to Additional Information::
Grantor Contact Information::	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:	19.500
Competition ID:	ALUMNI2
Competition Title:	Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00060311
Opening Date:	Jun 21, 2011
Closing Date:	Jul 17, 2011
Agency Contact Information::	Kaite Epp
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms	Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0]
optional_forms	Attachments [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1]

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Packages

Assistance Listings	Competition ID	Competition Title	Opportunity Package ID	Opening Date	Closing Date	Actions	Agency Contact Information:	Who Can Apply:
19.500	ALUMNI2	Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters	PKG00060311	Jun 21, 2011	Jul 17, 2011	View	Kaite Epp	Organization Applicants