Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAAC ACMEPI 17 002
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC), issued a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Promoting Womens Leadership and Gender Inclusive Policies in the Middle East and North Africa." The purpose of the notice is to support a single, large-scale project that strengthens womens leadership across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and helps translate that leadership into more gender-inclusive policymaking. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at building the skills, networks, and influence of both established and emerging women leaders so they can more effectively participate in policy processes and advocate for reforms that expand womens rights and representation.
At the center of the opportunity is a capacity-building focus grounded in evidence and analysis. The Department of State is looking for projects that increase participants understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research on the pathways that help women advance into leadership roles, as well as the obstacles that slow or block progress. This emphasis suggests a preference for programs that do more than offer general leadership training; applicants are expected to teach participants how to interpret data, assess political and social constraints, and use research to shape strategies that are realistic for different MENA contexts. The intent is for women leaders to take that analytical knowledge and apply it directly to advancing womens leadership in policymaking, including developing or supporting gender-inclusive policy proposals, improving womens participation in decision-making spaces, and strengthening the ability to advocate effectively within institutions and public debate.
Another major element is regional engagement and coalition-building. The opportunity explicitly calls for engagement with civil society actors and government representatives throughout the region, indicating that successful projects should create structured opportunities for dialogue and collaboration across sectors. This could include convenings, exchanges, policy roundtables, mentorship networks, or other mechanisms that connect women leaders with stakeholders who influence policy outcomes. A key expected result is increased awareness of the significance of womens leadership in policymaking, meaning the project should not only develop individual leaders but also contribute to broader recognition and acceptance of womens roles as decision-makers and policy shapers.
The funding is offered as a grant under CFDA 19.500, and the activity categories listed include community development, education, and other related activities as described in the full notice. The opportunity number is NEAAC ACMEPI 17 002. The award ceiling is $2,500,000, with an expectation of one award, which implies a competitive selection for a single implementer or lead organization capable of running a region-wide initiative with a sizeable budget and measurable outcomes. Eligible applicants are broad and include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The notice was created on March 10, 2017, and the original application deadline was April 18, 2017.
Overall, this grant opportunity is designed for an organization that can deliver a sophisticated, research-informed leadership program with a strong policy orientation, connect women leaders across the MENA region, and facilitate engagement with both civil society and government to encourage tangible movement toward gender-inclusive policies and greater womens participation in policymaking.Apply for NEAAC ACMEPI 17 002
- The Department of State, Assistance Coordination in the community development, education, other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Womens Leadership and Gender Inclusive Policies in the Middle East and North Africa" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.500.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 18, 2017 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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