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The U.S. Embassy announces a new Request for Application (RFA) to support Tunisia’s ongoing democratic transition through direct support to Tunisian civil society or non-governmental organizations. As U.S. President Barack Obama noted on December 22 “The strong commitment by Tunisia's leaders and the Tunisian people to inclusive political dialogue, consensus-building, and democratic values has been crucial to the success of the political transition and will be equally important during the next phase of Tunisia's history. This historic moment is an opportunity for the international community to reaffirm and deepen its commitment to Tunisia. The United States stands at the forefront of this effort.”
This RFA is consistent with U.S. Department of State principles enshrined in the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) to build participatory societies in which citizens have regular opportunities to hold their government accountable and play active roles in making decisions that affect their lives.
The U.S. Embassy invites Tunisian civil society organizations or non-governmental organizations to submit creative and detailed proposals, which address an array of needs outlined below. Strengthened Tunisian institutions is only one side of the good governance equation. Of equal importance, and especially critical to maintaining public confidence in the transition, is the role Tunisian civil society must play in serving as conduits for the expression of citizen views and in instilling accountability and transparency in governance.
Purpose of the Award:
Applications should work toward the following objectives:
Award Information:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Size of Awards: Awards typically range from $50,000 to $200,000.
Date Opened: January 5, 2015
Date Closed: February 15, 2015
Cost Sharing: The program does/does not require cost sharing.
Number of Applications: Applicants may not submit more than one proposal per organization.
Funding restrictions: U.S. Department of State awards are subject to the terms and conditions, cost principles and other considerations, described in the website: mepi.seiservices.com/LocalGrants.
Projects are usually funded for one year, but the project and budget periods can be a minimum of three months. MEPI can award a grantee additional funding and extend the period of performance beyond the initial project and budget period, on a noncompetitive basis, subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.
MEPI reserves the right to award less or more than the amounts described above in the absence of worthy applications or under such other circumstances as MEPI may deem to be in the best interest of the U.S. Government.
Application and Submission Information:
How to Apply: Applicants interested in MEPI Local Grants funding must complete and submit the following four documents and send them via email to MEPITunis@state.gov.
All submissions must include these components, and may be submitted in English, French, or Arabic. However, final grant agreements will be concluded in English.
Questions: Please direct questions to MEPITunis@state.gov
Evaluation Criteria: A MEPI review panel will assess proposals based on their quality, relevance, prospect for success, and originality based on a set of criteria.
Notification: Applicants will be informed of their status by March 10, 2015
Background Information about MEPI:
MEPI offers assistance, training, and support to groups and individuals striving to bring change to the Middle East and North Africa. MEPI supports projects, partnering with civil society organizations, community leaders, youth and women activists, private sector groups, and others to advance their efforts to create positive change in their societies. For more information about MEPI programs visit http://www.mepi.state.gov/.
Eligibility Information:
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, non-profit organizations, community groups, non-governmental organizations, professional associations, private sector organizations, and universities based in Tunisia.
The U.S. Embassy is committed to an anti-discrimination policy in all of its projects and activities. The U.S. Embassy welcomes proposals irrespective of the applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. We invite applications from organizations working with minority, disenfranchised, and lesser-served communities, including women and youth. The U.S. Embassy is also interested in proposals that involve the participation of persons with disabilities.
Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Number System and System for Award Management Registration: Applicants are not required to obtain a Data Universal Number Systems (DUNS) number or have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration to submit an application for a MEPI Local Grant. However, all applicants selected for funding must have a DUNS number and active SAM registration to receive an award.
Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Number System (DUNS): The DUNS number is a nine-digit number established and assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to uniquely identify business entities. A DUNS number may be acquired at no cost on-line by following the steps below online:
System for Award Management Registration: The System for Award Management, formerly managed by the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), is a U.S.-government wide registry for vendors doing business with the U.S. federal government and requires annual renewal. To register, please follow the steps below:
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