Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA
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 Department of State's regional strategic objective of promoting increased employment, economic growth and U.S. economic and commercial engagement, this funding opportunity seeks to advance this strategic objective through a focus on development of the region's financial technology (Fintech) sector. The initiatives supported under this opportunity will promote the Fintech industry through partnerships, technical assistance, and joint ventures with the private sector from the United States and other regions. Initiatives will encourage the formalization of Fintech enterprises, develop...
and implement business strategies and models for economic growth, and enhance the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Fintech in the region. Through this funding opportunity, NEA/AC seeks to develop this emerging market and promote U.S. economic interests by encouraging the U.S. private sector to both invest in and facilitate partnerships in the Fintech sector in the MENA region.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
U.S. or foreign:
-Non-profit organizations;
-For-profit organizations; or
-Small businesses with functional and regional experience in the areas of
technology and Fintech.
Grantor contact information
Description
Shane Stryzinski
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Promoting_Fintech_Sector_in_MENA_QA.pdf | Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA Q&A | Apr 25, 2019 01:54 PM UTC |
| Promoting_Fintech_Sector_in_MENA_NOFO_v2.pdf | Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA NOFO v2 | Apr 15, 2019 01:44 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_2_-_Logic_Model.docx | APPENDIX 2 - Logic Model | Mar 28, 2019 01:17 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_3_-_Application_Guidance.pdf | APPENDIX 3 - Application Guidance | Mar 28, 2019 01:18 PM UTC |
| Promoting_Fintech_Sector_in_MENA_NOFO.pdf | Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA NOFO | Mar 28, 2019 01:16 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_1-_AC_Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template_2016.xlsx | APPENDIX 1 - Budget Narrative Sample Template | Mar 28, 2019 01:17 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: May 23, 2019
Award
$1,000,000
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$500,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SFOP0005694
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:
Business and commerce
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
5
Posted date:
March 28, 2019
Archive date:
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