OpportunityTitle: Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire
Description: The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) seeks to identify a broad cadre of potential implementing organizations through an Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire, which will be used to identify pre-selected partners for future funding opportunities. Contingent upon the availability of funds, successful applicants (those identified as pre-selected partners) may receive invitations to submit full applications for select future funding opportunities over a period of four years. NEA invites organizations that wish to be considered as pre-identified partners to complete a web-based questionnaire and submit Statements of Interest through this Questionnaire. Interested applicants should read the full announcement for details on how to submit a Statement of Interest to this announcement. The Questionnaire is only one part of what is required from an applicant to this announcement.The Questionnaire will provide information about each applicant&apos;s organizational mission and activities, functional and technical expertise, country experience, organizational approach/methodology, experience working with nongovernmental, governmental, and/or private sector partners in the MENA region, and relevant accomplishments. Please note that completion of the questionnaire does not guarantee that an organization will be found eligible for pre-selection status. Specifically, the Questionnaire seeks to assess each applicant&apos;s experience and/or capacity in developing and supporting one or more of the following areas in the Middle East and North Africa:* Legal systems that protect the rights of all individuals* Civic cultures that support democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social and political life* Media institutions that defend the public interest* Legal and regulatory frameworks that enable participation* Political processes and institutions that encourage effective participation* Civil society organizations&apos; (CSOs) effective advocacy* Economic reform and workforce development * Educational reform and service learning* Local coalitions and partnerships* Alumni networks and activities. U.S.- based applicants must submit their Statement of Interest via Grants.gov. Foreign-based applicants may submit their applications via Grants.gov or via email. More inforamtion on submitting an application is outlined in the announcement.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: NEA Mailbox
GrantorContactText: Jessica Baker &lt;br/&gt;Quality Support, Inc .Contractor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-776-8524