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Assistance Listing 19.500

Middle East Partnership Initiative

Department of State · Department of State

Assistance Listing 19.500, “Middle East Partnership Initiative,” is a federal program administered by Department of State. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 35 closed opportunities under this listing.

Program objective

The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative supports organizations and individuals in their efforts to promote political, economic, and social engagement in the Middle East and North Africa.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

Current opportunities under 19.500

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

  • Foreign Non-Government Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Foreign Non-Government Nonprofit Organization
  • Other
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Nonprofit Organization

U.S. or foreign non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations; private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education; public international organizations; and small businesses with functional and regional experience. Each solicitation outlines who is eligible and what types of experience are needed to apply for funding.

Intended beneficiaries: Specific Restrictions Determined at NOFO Level.

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

Reported obligations by fiscal year

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$19.2M
FY25—
FY26— est.

Range and average of financial assistance (from the listing): From $10,000 to $9,600,000; average approximately $3,100,000.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.500. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.

Recently closed under 19.500

Closed opportunities under 19.500
OpportunityStatusAward rangeClosesALN
Closed$500K – $1MJun 21, 202419.500
MEPI Local Grants 2024Assistance Coordination
Closed$50K – $200KJun 18, 202419.500
Closed$200K – $500KMay 17, 202419.500
Closed$1M – $6.25MMar 3, 202319.500
Student Leadership ProgramBureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Closed$1.85M – $9.25MSep 1, 202219.500
Leadership Development FellowsAssistance Coordination
Closed$1.32M – $6.6MJul 7, 202219.500
Closed$100K – $360KMay 31, 202219.500
Tomorrow's Leaders RecruitmentAssistance Coordination
Closed$500K – $5MFeb 16, 202219.500
Alumni EngagementAssistance Coordination
Closed$1.25M – $6.25MJan 21, 202219.500
MEPI Local Grants 2021Assistance Coordination
Closed$50K – $300KAug 1, 202119.500

Frequently asked questions

What is ALN 19.500?

19.500 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Middle East Partnership Initiative.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.

Who can apply under ALN 19.500?

The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Foreign Non-Government Not-for-Profit Organization, Foreign Non-Government Nonprofit Organization, Other, Not-for-Profit Organization and Nonprofit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.