Strengthening Womens Organizations and Political Representation in the Middle East and North Africa

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	Federal Grant Title:	Strengthening Womens Organizations and Political Representation in the Middle East and North Africa
	CFDA Number:	19.500
	CFDA Description:	Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
	Federal Agency Name:	Middle East Partnership Initiative
	Category of Funding Activity:	Business and Commerce Community Development Humanities Law Justice and Legal Services
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	NEAPI-09-CA-017-MENA-102809
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Oct 28, 2009
	Creation Date:	Nov 16, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 03, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 03, 2009
	Archive Date:	Jan 02, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	4
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,950,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$475,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have 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 - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants include any registered U.S. or foreign non-governmental organization, including universities or academic institutions, and U.S. or foreign private institutions or commercial entities.
Grant Description: The Office of the Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI) announces an open competition for proposals to strengthen women's participation in all aspects of society and promote women's equality in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In Cairo, President Obama remarked that our common prosperity is advanced by ensuring all human beings - men and women - reach their potential. On International Women's Day, Secretary Clinton voiced her unwavering support for women's empowerment, stating that " we have much less hope of addressing the complex challenges we face in this new century without the full participation of women." This funding opportunity seeks to address the Administration's commitment to supporting the women of the Middle East and North Africa in their efforts to reach their full potential.The following MENA countries may be proposed: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen. In line with the Administration's vision, NEA/PI seeks applications to address the following two priority areas:A) Organizational Capacity Building for Women's Organizations: This priority area aims to strengthen women-run or -focused civil society organizations in the MENA region. B) Development of Women's Caucuses and Unions: This priority area seeks to build platforms for and connect female political activists through the development of women's caucuses and unions - nationally and regionally. Caucus for the purpose of this RFA should be interpreted broadly and is not only meant to refer to formal coalitions in national parliaments and municipal councils.
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