Local Civil Society Capacity Building Initiative
Agency: Assistance Coordination
Assistance Listings
- 19.500 -- Middle East Partnership Initiative
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to enhance and further develop the organizational capacity of local civil society organizations (CSOs) in the MENA region. CSOs are flexible, dynamic, adaptive, localized, efficient, and innovative, making them complementary to governments and positioning them to execute a needs-based, demand-led approach. The common obstacles facing CSOs are linked to the difficulties in scaling-up and ensuring sustainability. Research shows that by developing a vision, planning strategically,...
and building organizational and leadership capacity, CSOs become more adept at being self-reflective and effective.
Stemming from the knowledge that a mature, respected, and credible civil society is essential for encouraging participatory governance, NEA/AC asserts that CSOs can help increase governments' legitimacy and channel citizens' demands effectively.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Public international organizations,
Small businesses with functional and regional experience in the areas of: Non-profit management, organizational capacity development, management consulting, and entrepreneurship in the MENA region
Grantor contact information
Description
Elizabeth Hartman
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| SFOP0005123_Questions_and_Answers.docx | Questions and Answers | Jun 27, 2018 07:01 PM UTC |
| Capacity_Enhancement_NOFO_Final.pdf | Local Capacity Building Notice of Funding Opportunity | May 22, 2018 01:41 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_1-_AC_Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template_2016.xlsx | Appendix 1 - AC Budget Narrative Sample Template | May 22, 2018 01:41 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_2_Logic_Model.docx | Appendix 2 - Logic Model | May 22, 2018 01:41 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_3_-_AC_Application_Guidance.pdf | Appendix 3 - AC Application Guidance | May 22, 2018 01:40 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: July 17, 2018
Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$1,500,000
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SFOP0005123
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Democracy, rights, and governance
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
May 22, 2018
Archive date:
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