Leadership Development Fellows
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- SFOP0008956
- Agency
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Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $1,320,000 to $6,600,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs is seeking applicants for the Leadership Development Fellows program through a Cooperative Agreement. The program aims to advance inclusive governance and empower civil society in the Middle East and North Africa by providing emerging democracy and civil society leaders with academic and skill-based training, as well as networking opportunities. Applicants must present a joint application covering the U.S.-based project, the Middle East and North Africa-based project, and alumni responsibilities. The evaluation criteria will focus on the applicants' ability to meet the program's objectives. The deadline for applications is July 7, 2022.
This funding opportunity is part of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (CFDA 19.500), which supports organizations and individuals in their efforts to promote political, economic, and social engagement in the Middle East and North Africa. The funding amount and specific details regarding the number of awards or duration of the project are not provided in the opportunity.
Synopsis
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination's Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to advance inclusive governance and empower civil society in the Middle East and North Africa by providing emerging democracy and civil society leaders with academic and skill-based training, as well as linkages with other counterparts across the region. With this announcement, MEPI seeks to continue the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project and continue support for cadres of professionals who have both a familiarity with the theoretical elements of democratic governance and systems as well as practical experience. In the past, LDF has facilitated networking of like-minded democracy, civil society, and human rights activists region-wide. Interested applicants are encouraged to read this entire NOFO as well as the attached full project guidance before submitting an application. Applicants must present a joint application which addresses the U.S.-based project, the Middle East and North Africa-based project, and alumni responsibilities.
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