Economic Diversification and Access to Finance in Bahrain
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) invites applications that foster entrepreneurial and startup activity and accelerate economic diversification in Bahrain. The funding supports proposals that assist businesses in shifting from the startup stage to the intermediate and expansion stages in order to increase new employment opportunities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. or foreign
o Non-profit organizations;
o For-profit organizations; and
o Small and Medium-sized businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of entrepreneurship and communication and financial technology in the MENA region.
Grantor contact information
Description
NEA-Grants@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Economic_Diversification_and_Access_to_Finance_in_Bahrain_v2.pdf | Economic Diversification and Access to Finance in Bahrain v2 | Apr 27, 2021 06:18 PM UTC |
| Economic_Diversification_and_Access_to_Finance_in_Bahrain_QA_v2.pdf | Economic Diversification and Access to Finance in Bahrain Q&A v2 | Apr 27, 2021 06:21 PM UTC |
| Economic_Diversification_and_Access_to_Finance_in_Bahrain_v3.pdf | Economic Diversification and Access to Finance in Bahrain v3 | Apr 27, 2021 06:18 PM UTC |
| Economic_Diversification_and_Access_to_Finance_in_Bahrain_QA.pdf | Economic Diversification and Access to Finance in Bahrain Q&A | Apr 27, 2021 06:21 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_1-_AC_Budget_Sample_Template_and_Budget_Narrative_Guidance_2021.xlsx | APPENDIX 1- AC Budget Sample Template and Budget Narrative Guidance | Apr 27, 2021 06:19 PM UTC |
| Economic_Diversification_and_Access_to_Finance_in_Bahrain.pdf | Economic Diversification and Access to Finance in Bahrain NOFO v1 | Apr 27, 2021 06:17 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_2_-_Logic_Model_2021.docx | APPENDIX 2 - Logic Model | Apr 27, 2021 06:19 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_3_-_AC_Application_Guidance_2021.pdf | APPENDIX 3 - AC Application Guidance | Apr 27, 2021 06:20 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: June 3, 2021
Award
$500,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$400,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SFOP0007728
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
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:
6
Posted date:
April 27, 2021
Archive date:
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