Grants of up to $150,000: Supporting CSOs/ NGOs in Selected Middle East and African Countries

Deadline: 15 March 2016

The U.S. Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Program seeks single-country proposals for its Local Grants Program. The Local Grants Program serves as a MEPI’s most direct means of supporting organizations and individuals in the Middle East and North Africa.

MEPI supports citizens’ efforts aimed at economic, social, a nd political empowerment; expanding opportunities for women and youth; and helping communities create positive change. MEPI Local Grants promote greater freedom and opportunity for people in the region.

Eligible Countries

Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the West Bank or Gaza, and Yemen

Areas of Interest

Strengthen civil society
Support constructive advocacy and civic activism
Support citizens’ efforts to contribute to positive economic, social, and political empowerment
Expand opportunities for women and youth
Strengthen the rule of law
Develop independent media in service to communities
Help communities work alongside governments in shaping their own futures
Award Information

Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement, Grant or Fixed Award
Maximum Award Amount: $150,000
Minimum Award Amount: $50,000
Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include local organizations of civil society, non-profit organizations, community groups, non-governmental organizations, professional associations, private sector organizations, and universities based in above mentioned countries.
Any organization with a headquarters office located outside of these countries cannot apply to this program.
MEPI welcomes proposals irrespective of the applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
MEPI invite applications from organizations working 3 with vulnerable communities, including women and youth.
How to Apply

Applicants interested in MEPI Local Grants funding must complete and submit the following four documents:
Application for Federal Assistance Form (SF-424)
Project Narrative
Budget Narrative
Budget Information Forms (SF-424a)
All submissions must include these components, and must be submitted in English.
For more information, please visit the Local Grant Programme.