MEPI Local Grants

These grants are provided to local non-governmental organizations based in Middle East/North African countries to support projects that increase political openness and democratic processes, create new economic opportunities, enhance access to and quality of education systems, and/or empower women. Local Grants usually range in size from $25,000 to $75,000, though there is flexibility for grants outside this range. Most projects financed by Local Grants have duration of one year. Proposals focusing on conflict resolution, coexistence, and reconciliation, while extremely worthwhile, do not usually meet MEPI Israel main criteria.

The US Embassy in Tel Aviv is currently accepting applications for projects with an anticipated start date of September 2012 or later. Applications should be sent to MEPI Tel Aviv by April 2, 2012. You can download the latest version of the Local Grants application and forms as the following:

Local Grants Program APS (PDF)

Project Narrative (Word Doc)

Budget Narrative (Word Doc)

SF 424 (Word Doc)

SF 424A  (Word Doc)

SF 424B (Word Doc)

How to Apply

On-Line Resource for MEPI Applicants Interested applicants, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs), should carefully read this on-line resource.
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