Tunisia Local Grants
At a glance
Tunisia Local Grants is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Assistance Coordination (Department of State). The application deadline was July 20, 2021. Individual awards are listed as $250K – $500K, with about 2 awards expected and $500K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.500 (Middle East Partnership Initiative).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- May 21, 2021Posted
- Jul 20, 2021Application deadline
- Posted
- May 21, 2021
- Close date
- Jul 20, 2021
- Award floor
- $250,000
- Award ceiling
- $500,000
- Est. total funding
- $500,000
- Expected awards
- 2
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Eligible applicants include local civil society organizations, non-profit organizations, community groups, non-governmental organizations, professional associations, private sector organizations, and universities that must be registered in the official Gazette of the Tunisian government and should be headquartered in Tunisia.
- Public colleges & universities
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Private colleges & universities
- For-profit organizations (not 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.
In conjunction with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), the Political Section Assistance Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia seeks applications from local civil society organizations, non-profit organizations, community groups, non-governmental organizations, professional associations, private sector organizations, and universities registered and headquartered in Tunisia that will advance the media environment in Tunisia.
The Embassy seeks proposals that develop Tunisia’s media landscape, either by supporting the growth of existing and new radio associations or by facilitating the professionalization and specialization of Tunisian journalists who contribute to those radio associations. Proposals should couple technical, managerial, and logistical support with plans to ensure that stations continue to broadcast various viewpoints and can maintain editorial and financial independence.
Applicants must be registered in the official Gazette of the Tunisian government and should be headquartered in Tunisia. Applicants must demonstrate experience and capacity in successfully managing projects, have established management structures, official registrations, community support, and clear organizational goals and objectives. The selection process will be based on each proposals ability to quantify and communicate the impact of the project.
Please refer to the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for all application information and requirements.
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.
- Tunisia Local Grants NOFO 2021Full Announcement · 2021 Tunisia Local Grants NOFO.pdfPDF · 489 KB
- Appendix 1 - Budget TemplateOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 1 - MEPI Local Grants Budget Template.xlsxVND. · 81 KB
- Appendix 2 - Logic Model TemplateOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 2 - Logic Model Template.docxVND. · 32 KB
- Appendix 3- Application GuidanceOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 3 - Application Guidance.docxVND. · 47 KB
- Appendix 4 - Local Grants Project Narrative ApplicationOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 4 - MEPI Local Grants Project Narrative Application.docxVND. · 50 KB
- Appendix 5 - Quick Guide SAM.govOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 5 - Quick Guide for Grants Registrations.pdfPDF · 110 KB
- Appendix 1 - ArabicOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 1 - MEPI Local Grants Budget Template - Arabic.xlsxVND. · 82 KB
- Appendix 2 - ArabicOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 2 - Logic Model Template - Arabic.docxVND. · 35 KB
- Appendix 3 - ArabicOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 3 - MEPI Local Grants Application Guidance - Arabic.docxVND. · 73 KB
- Appendix 4 - ArabicOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 4 - MEPI Local Grants Project Narrative Application - Arabic.docxVND. · 57 KB
- Appendix 5 - ArabicOther Supporting Documents · APPENDIX 5 - Quick Guide for Grants Registrations - Arabic.docxVND. · 20 KB
- Tunisia Local Grants NOFO Questions and AnswersOther Supporting Documents · Tunisia Local Grants Q and A document.pdfPDF · 65 KB
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.500
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Rohan Thomas Grantor
NEA-Grants@state.gov
202-615-3566
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Tunisia Local Grants”?
The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Tunisia Local Grants”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $250k – $500k, total estimated program funding is $500,000 and the agency expects to make about 2 awards.
How do I apply for “Tunisia Local Grants”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity TUNISIALOCALGRANTS2021), 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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