Promoting U.S. Private Sector Engagement in Emerging MENA Markets
At a glance
Promoting U.S. Private Sector Engagement in Emerging MENA Markets is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Assistance Coordination (Department of State). The application deadline was June 19, 2018. Individual awards are listed as $1M – $3M. Applicant types listed as eligible include for-profit organizations (not small businesses). Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.500 (Middle East Partnership Initiative).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2018
- Close date
- Jun 19, 2018
- Award floor
- $1,000,000
- Award ceiling
- $3,000,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Cost sharing
- Required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of media and entertainment
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
Aligned with U.S. government's Economic Reform objective, this funding opportunity seeks to advance U.S. economic interests in the MENA region while improving MENA media and entertainment industry capacity to conclude business deals with the U.S. and other regions, produce innovative and creative content, build the capacity of MENA-based practitioners, and advance positive messaging of the U.S. It will also advance core NEA/AC focus areas by addressing some issues including but not limited to economic growth, participatory governance, entrepreneurship, women's empowerment and gender issues, open governance, anti-corruption, urban/rural divide, youth apathy, and civic engagement.
- Countering Violent Extremism as a theme/focus is explicitly excluded from the objectives of this project.
- Recognizing different levels of opportunity for advancement across the region, this project will prioritize enhancing the capacity of youth, women, and underserved communities as well as advancing the aspiring next generation of MENA media and entertainment practitioners.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.500
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Assistance Coordination
703-516-1989
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Promoting U.S. Private Sector Engagement in Emerging MENA Markets”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: For-profit organizations (not small businesses). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Promoting U.S. Private Sector Engagement in Emerging MENA Markets”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1m – $3m.
How do I apply for “Promoting U.S. Private Sector Engagement in Emerging MENA Markets”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0004952), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.