Tunisia Chambers of Commerce Capacity Building
At a glance
Tunisia Chambers of Commerce Capacity Building is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Assistance Coordination (Department of State). The application deadline was May 1, 2019. Individual awards are listed as $500K – $700K, with about 1 award expected and $700K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.600 (Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Apr 22, 2019Posted
- May 1, 2019Application deadline
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2019
- Close date
- May 1, 2019
- Award floor
- $500,000
- Award ceiling
- $700,000
- Est. total funding
- $700,000
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
U.S. or foreign o Non-profit organizations; o For-profit organizations; o Public or state institutions of higher education; o Private institutions of higher education; o Public International Organizations; and o Small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of economic growth, capacity building, leadership training, and organizational development in the MENA region.
- Public colleges & universities
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Private colleges & universities
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
- Small businesses
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
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.
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and the United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to strengthen the capacity of targeted regional Chambers of Commerce in Tunisia and increase their performance in serving as a major driver of local development and investment within their communities. This opportunity aims to advance U.S. foreign policy in Tunisia by spurring economic development through support to the Chambers of Commerce in Gabes, Gafsa, and Beja that improves their capacity to serve as local drivers of sustainable growth.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
- NOFOFull Announcement · NOFO Chambers of Commerce FINAL v3-5-1-2019.pdfPDF · 368 KB
- Application GuidanceOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 3 - Application Guidance.docxVND. · 47 KB
- Approved Q&A ResponsesOther Supporting Documents · Answers to Questions Chambers of Commerce NOFO.docxVND. · 17 KB
- Logic ModelOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 2 - Logic Model.docxVND. · 32 KB
- Summary and Detailed Budget TemplateOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 1- Budget Narrative Sample Template & Budget Narrative Guidance.xlsxVND. · 81 KB
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.600
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Assistance Coordination
703-516-1684
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Tunisia Chambers of Commerce Capacity Building”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Tunisia Chambers of Commerce Capacity Building”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $500k – $700k, total estimated program funding is $700,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “Tunisia Chambers of Commerce Capacity Building”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0005681), 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.
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