OpportunityTitle: MEPI Local Grants Annual Program Statement
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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 Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the West Bank or Gaza, and Yemen.  Any organization with a headquarters office located outside of these countries cannot apply to this program.
Description: The Office of Assistance Coordination&#8217;s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Program seeks single-country proposals for its Local Grants Program. The Local Grants Program serves as MEPI&#8217;s most direct means of supporting organizations and individuals in the Middle East and North Africa. These grants are designed to: - Strengthen civil society; - Support constructive advocacy and civic activism; - Support citizens&#8217; 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; and, - Help communities work alongside governments in shaping their own futures. MEPI&#8217;s regional offices, located in the Middle East and North Africa, manage the program.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: NEA/AC Grant Email Box
GrantorContactText: Charlotte Soriano &lt;br/&gt;Senior Meeting Planner &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-776-8524