Promoting the eSports Industry in the MENA Region
Agency: Assistance Coordination
Assistance Listings
- 19.500 -- Middle East Partnership Initiative
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Aligned with the U.S. Government's Economic Reform objective, this funding opportunity seeks to advance U.S. economic interests in the MENA region while bolstering the nascent eSports industry. This initiative will advance and promote the industry to become a part of the mainstream private sector, encouraging formalization of business development and economic growth. Through partnerships, technical assistance, and joint ventures with the private sector from the U.S. and other regions, this initiative will develop and implement business strategies and models to monetize the industry. Further, it...
will create a viable career option for youth in the region by participating on teams or by producing innovative regional and local gaming and eSports content.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of technology, eSports, and/or social-media or digitally-based gaming
Grantor contact information
Description
Elizbeth Hartman
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| SFOP0005222_amendment_1.pdf | Amendment 1 | Jul 31, 2018 09:56 PM UTC |
| Promoting_eSports_Industry_NOFO.pdf | Promoting eSports Industry Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jun 19, 2018 02:06 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_3_-_AC_Application_Guidance.pdf | Appendix 3: AC Application Guidance | Jun 19, 2018 02:04 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_2_Logic_Model.docx | Appendix 2: Logic Model Template | Jun 19, 2018 02:04 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_1-_AC_Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template_2016.xlsx | Appendix 1: AC Budget Template | Jun 19, 2018 02:04 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: August 8, 2018
Award
$300,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$150,000
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SFOP0005222
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
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:
4
Posted date:
June 19, 2018
Archive date:
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