MEPI Local Grants Competition

Not Currently Accepting Applications

The U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem holds periodic open calls for proposals for the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Local Grants Program taking place in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. Funding opportunities are available for local members of civil society—including non-governmental organizations, universities, professional organizations, youth groups, and women's groups—to undertake projects that promote democratic reform and increase political openness at the local level. These grants are intended to support projects that promote political participation, civic engagement, educational excellence, and the empowerment of women and youth in all areas of society.

Details

 

• Should funding become available, additional rounds may be held later this year.
• Individual projects range between $10,000 and $75,000, and project periods do not usually exceed one year.
• Organizations may submit proposals in English or Arabic.
• Proposals should be submitted by email to: MEPIJerusalem@state.gov;
• Interested parties should submit a full proposal using the « Local Grants » template found in the upper right hand corner of this page: http://jerusalem.usconsulate.gov/about_the_program.html

Background on the Middle East Partnership Initiative

The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is the U.S. Government response to calls for change in the Middle East and North Africa. Since it’s established in 2002, MEPI has brought the resources, experience and the determination of the United States to promote greater freedom and opportunity for people throughout the region. MEPI funds programs that help put in place the building blocks for democratic change. In over six years, MEPI has devoted more than $530 million to over 500 projects in 17 countries and territories. MEPI’s funding is in addition to the bilateral economic assistance the United States provides annually to the countries in the region. For more information, visit: http://www.mepi.state.gov/ 

Inquiries

Please contact the U.S. Consulate General, MEPIJerusalem@state.gov.

 

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