Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth by Supporting Job Creation Efforts and Helping Increase Access to Financing and Credits

Funding Opportunity Number: NEAAC-MEPITUNISLG-16-001 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Employment, Labor and TrainingRegional DevelopmentCFDA Number: 19.500Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: DOS-NEA-ACClosing Date: Feb 29, 2016Award Ceiling: $150,000Expected Number of Awards: Creation Date: Feb 01, 2016Funding Opportunity Description: The U.S. Embassy announces a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support Tunisia's economic growth through direct support to Tunisian civil society or non-governmental organizations. This NOFO is consistent with U.S. Department of State principles enshrined in the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) to foster prosperous societies where education, specialized skill training, and an environment conducive to business development inspire innovation and create the foundation for long-term economic growth and an internationally competitive private sector. The U.S. Embassy invites Tunisian civil society organizations or non-governmental organizations to submit creative and detailed proposals, which address an array of needs outlined below. Applications should work toward at least one of the following objectives: 1) Increase access to financing and credit for all Tunisians throughout the country to spur enterprise growth, job creation, and econ...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Employment, Labor and Training Regional Development Source Type: funding