Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth by Supporting Job Creation Efforts and Helping Increase Access to Financing and Credits

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Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth by Supporting Job Creation Efforts and Helping Increase Access to Financing and Credits: The U.S. Embassy announces a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support Tunisia's economic growth through direct support to Tunisian civil society or non-governmental organizations. This NOFO is consistent with U.S. Department of State principles enshrined in the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) to foster prosperous societies where education, specialized skill training, and an environment conducive to business development inspire innovation and create the foundation for long-term economic growth and an internationally competitive private sector.

The U.S. Embassy invites Tunisian civil society organizations or non-governmental organizations to submit creative and detailed proposals, which address an array of needs outlined below.

Applications should work toward at least one of the following objectives: 1) Increase access to financing and credit for all Tunisians throughout the country to spur enterprise growth, job creation, and economic development in marginalized regions. Proposals should not include providing micro-credit awards, 2) Develop the Tunisian workforce's job skills, especially those of youth, to enable jobseekers to complete in today's global marketplace to reduce unemployment, and 3) Improve customer service skills of candidates seeking employment in Tunisia's important service sectors, such as tourism, food and beverage, and communications.
Federal Grant Title: Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth by Supporting Job Creation Efforts and Helping Increase Access to Financing and Credits
Federal Agency Name: Near East Affairs Assistance Coordination
Grant Categories: Employment Labor and Training Regional Development
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: NEAAC-MEPITUNISLG-16-001
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 19.500
CFDA Descriptions: Middle East Partnership Initiative
Current Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2016 Applications must be time stamped be
Original Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2016 Applications must be time stamped be
Posted Date: Feb 1, 2016
Creation Date: Feb 1, 2016
Archive Date: Mar 30, 2016
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $150,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $50,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility
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 Tunisia. The U.S. Embassy's preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
Link to Full Grant Announcement
U.S. Embassy Tunisia
Grant Announcement Contact
MEPI Tunis 216-71-107-323 216-71-107-003
MEPI Tunis

Near East Affairs - Assistance Coordination 703-875-5117
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