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Document Type:
Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
MEPI-MEPICA-13-010
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Mar 11, 2013
Creation Date:
Mar 20, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 04, 2013
No Explanation
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 08, 2013
This announcement has been revised to extend the application submission deadline.
Archive Date:
May 08, 2013
Funding Instrument Type:
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Category Explanation:
none
Expected Number of Awards:
8
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$10,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$1,500,000
Award Floor:
$750,000
CFDA Number(s):
19.500
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Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Public International Organizations are also eligible to apply.
Agency Name
Middle East Partnership Initiative
Description
The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) requests applications for projects to advance the democratic transition in Libya by addressing needs and opportunities that support the development of strong democratic institutions. MEPI seeks timely and innovative applications that will contribute to the U.S. government?s commitment to assist the Libyan people in their country?s transition to democracy, as well as MEPI?s overarching goal of building participatory, pluralistic, and prosperous societies in which citizens have regular opportunities to play active roles in making decisions that affect their lives, promoting government responsiveness to their concerns, and holding their government accountable for its commitments; and have equal standing, protected by guaranteed rights and by an independent and effective legal system.
Applications must address one of the following five priority areas considered critical for the success of Libya?s transition: (a)Advocating for, influencing, and monitoring the implementation of constitutional frameworks;(b)Developing government transparency and accountability measures at the national level;(c)Developing democratic electoral and political processes, including a strong political party system and effective elected institutions;(d)Supporting the professionalization and sustainability of independent media; or (e) Supporting the rule of law.
Note: Applications are encouraged to address immediate needs associated with Libya?s political transition timeframe, including the election of the constitutional drafting committee, the constitution drafting process, the constitutional referendum, and general elections. At the same time, MEPI encourages applications that are mindful of the need to be flexible and responsive to a fluid environment. Proposed projects should not duplicate similar activities funded by other donors, including other U.S. Government funders, and applicants should clearly articulate how proposed programming responds to gaps in existing assistance efforts.
Applicants may submit no more than two applications to this announcement. Each application must address a different priority and must clearly state the priority area their application addresses.
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