(Offre en anglais) The United States Embassy in Tunisia lance un appel à projet عودة إلى الفرص

The U.S. Embassy announces a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support Tunisia’s economic growth and municipal elections through direct support to Tunisian civil society or non-governmental organizations.
This NOFO is consistent with U.S. Department of State principles enshrined in the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) to foster prosperous societies where education, specialized skill training, and an environment conducive to business development inspire innovation and create the foundation for long-term economic growth and an internationally competitive private sector.
The U.S. Embassy invites Tunisian civil society organizations or non-governmental organizations to submit creative and detailed proposals, which address an array of needs outlined below:

• Area 1: Spurring Sustainable Economic Growth: U.S. Embassy Tunis seeks proposals that will help create jobs in the interior of the country as well as bridge the gap between the educational system and the job market. Activities could include:

1. Promoting private sector business creation by providing technical assistance to address challenges to private sector development, including legal procedures, difficulties in accessing finance; and/or
2. Improving the job seekers’ skills and employability through technical and skills training, including English language instruction. Focus will be given to youth and women from marginalized areas.

• Area 2: Municipal Elections: U.S. Embassy Tunis seeks proposals that will expand Tunisians’ voter and civic education. Activities should focus on governorates outside of Tunis. Elections’ activities could include:

1. Expanding civic and voter education efforts with a focus on women, youth, marginalized communities to encourage civic efficacy among the Tunisian population;
2. Providing technical assistance to potential candidates for the upcoming municipal elections; and
3. Building the capacity of civil society groups to ensure the municipal elections are fair and transparent.

• Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI)
• SF424-2-1-V2.1
• SF424A-V1.0
• SF424B-V1.1
• MEPI Local Grants Program Budget Narrative
• MEPI Local Grants Program Project Narrative

Questions:

If you have any questions please send them to MEPITunis@state.gov by April 22.

The minimum award amount is $50,000 and proposals are typically awarded for a maximum of $150,000. For exceptionally qualified proposals, a maximum of $200,000 may be considered.

U.S. Embassy Tunis will be conducting outreach meetings. Dates and time will be communicated via the Embassy Facebook page.