Economic Empowerment in Dakhla, Laayoune, and the Surrounding Regions
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’s (NEA/AC) Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) seeks proposals that support inclusive economic growth in Dakhla, Laayoune, and the surrounding areas. Competitive proposals will support activities targeting specific demographics: women, youth, and People With Disabilities (PWD). The beneficiaries should receive some combination of soft- and job-skills along with English language training. Proposals that have an innovative approach and/or have concrete outcomes such as jobs obtained or businesses created will be looked...
on favorably. Relevant past experience can also be referenced in the proposal.
This is not a follow-on to previously implemented awards. Past projects have also had an economic focus, however this project will be the first to contain an English-language component.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
This opportunity is open to both U.S. based and Foreign entities. Public International Organizations are eligible to apply to this opportunity.
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. or foreign
o Non-profit organizations;
o For-profit organizations;
o Private institutions of higher education;
o Public international organizations;
o Small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of education and human development in the MENA region.
Grantor contact information
Description
NEA-Grants@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity_Number_SFOP0007747_Questions_and_Answers.pdf | Questions and Answers | Apr 12, 2021 03:54 PM UTC |
| Western_Sahara_NOFO.pdf | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Mar 8, 2021 10:27 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: May 9, 2021
Award
$1,350,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$400,000
Award Minimum
$450,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SFOP0007747
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:
Employment labor and training
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 8, 2021
Archive date:
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