Supporting Civic Engagement and National Dialogue through Independent Palestinian Media

Funding Opportunity Number: MEPI-MEPICA-14-019 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)CFDA Number: 19.500Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businessesAgency Name: DOS-NEA-MEPIClosing Date: Jun 02, 2014Award Ceiling: $2,500,000Expected Number of Awards: 3Creation Date: May 09, 2014Funding Opportunity Description: The Office of the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) seeks proposals to: encourage greater civic engagement; create a culture of tolerance and respect for diversity; and, promote a vibrant and inclusive national dialogue around issues important to Palestinian society, particularly youth, through the strengthening of free and independent media. A strong, independent media and effective and inclusive political processes go hand in hand and are critical for any society. This call is consistent with the United States' goal of supporting participatory societies where citizens play active roles in making decisions...
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