OpportunityTitle: 2019 Jordan Local Grants Program
CategoryExplanation: Enhanced Citizen Engagement; Strengthened Civil Society Advocacy and Capacity
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 Jordan.  Applications from any of the aforementioned organizations not based in Jordan are not eligible and will not pass the Technical Eligibility Review stage.
Description: U.S. Embassy Jordan has identified two priority areas forwhich it seeks responsive applications: Enhanced Citizen Engagement andStrengthened Civil Society Advocacy and Capacity. The first objective ofthis Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage a more activecitizenry through increased media literacy and civic education, outlets foropen discussion, and broadened youth participation in local government andcivil society. The second objective isto increase Jordanians&#8217; ability to hold their government accountable through enhancedNGO advocacy and capacity building for local organizations. Proposals should pay special attention todeveloping strategies and activities that increase women&#8217;s participation.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: NEA Grants
GrantorContactText: Shane Stryzinski &lt;br/&gt;Grants Officer