Funding-Limited Submission – U.S. Department of State – Strengthening Political Leadership & Reducing Economic Barriers for Women in the MENA Region; April 2, 2013

The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is committed to enhancing the ability of women throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to participate actively in and successfully contribute to political, social and economic developments in their home countries. An application must address one priority area; applications addressing more than one priority will not advance to the Technical Review stage.

Priority Area A: Strengthening Women’s Political Leadership and Effectiveness

Priority Area B: Advocacy for Legislative Reforms to Reduce Economic Constraints for Women

Eligible Countries and Territories: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, West Bank/Gaza, and/or Yemen. The application can propose to work in one or more of the eligible countries.

Cost Sharing:  Applicants are encouraged to provide cost-sharing (or matching) from additional sources in support of their proposed project. The inclusion of cost-sharing will be among the elements on which applications are evaluated

Limited Submission:  Applicants may submit only one application to this announcement.

See the complete solicitation for additional details and requirements: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=227839

Internal Notification:  Due to the organizational limits for this RFP, interested applicants must notify the Proposal Development Office (PDO@uky.edu or 257-2861) of intent to apply by Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

If cost sharing will be offered, include an estimated budget with match and potential sources of funding for that match. Note:  Because of ongoing commitments, the Office of the Vice President for Research is unable to provide matching funds.

Deadline: The Department of State deadline is April 22, 2013.