Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0006339
The 2019-2020 MEPI Local Grants Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity designed to strengthen direct partnerships with local actors and civil society organizations, with the broader aim of promoting prosperity and more participatory forms of governance. Through this program, the U.S. signals an ongoing commitment to locally driven development by backing organizations that are positioned to identify community needs firsthand and mobilize residents, stakeholders, and decision makers to address them. The program emphasizes practical, on-the-ground solutions that are conceived and led locally rather than imposed externally, particularly when those solutions can generate durable civic engagement, economic participation, and inclusive public problem-solving.
At the core of the opportunity are several interrelated objectives focused on empowering civil society and expanding inclusive economic and civic participation. The program seeks to support organizations that develop, promote, and implement locally designed responses to environmental, economic, or social challenges that communities identify for themselves. It also prioritizes inclusive economic growth, specifically growth that reaches groups that are often left behind, including marginalized communities, young people, and women. Another major focus is participatory governance: projects are encouraged to increase citizens engagement in public life while also improving the willingness and ability of decision makers to collaborate with citizen groups and civil society organizations. In addition, the program aims to strengthen collective action at the local level so civil society can better represent and advocate for community needs, rather than functioning in isolation or without coordinated influence.
The program also places clear emphasis on gender and youth outcomes. Applicants are encouraged to propose activities that work toward gender parity in economic life and/or politics, recognizing that equal access to opportunity and representation is often a key indicator of community resilience and long-term stability. Youth engagement is similarly highlighted, with the program seeking to increase young peoples participation in meaningful economic and civic activities. Beyond these thematic priorities, the opportunity explicitly invites innovation, supporting new or creative approaches to solving social, economic, or political issues, especially where traditional methods have failed to deliver inclusive or sustainable results.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the Department of State under Assistance Coordination. The funding opportunity number is SFOP0006339, and it is associated with CFDA number 19.500. The grant ceiling is listed as $500,000 per award, and the program anticipated making about 35 awards, indicating support for a relatively broad portfolio of projects rather than a small number of large initiatives. The posting (creation) date was December 27, 2019, and the original application deadline was February 25, 2020. Eligibility is noted as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which typically means applicants should consult the official notice for the exact categories of organizations permitted to apply, such as local or regional civil society entities, nongovernmental organizations, or other qualified non-standard applicant types.
Overall, the MEPI Local Grants Program is structured to fund locally rooted efforts that combine civic engagement, inclusive economic participation, and strengthened channels between citizens and decision makers. Strong proposals under this opportunity would generally be expected to show clear local ownership of the problem and solution, tangible benefits for women and youth, credible strategies for inclusion of marginalized communities, and practical mechanisms for community participation and accountability, all while demonstrating how the project advances participatory governance and sustainable local impact.Apply for SFOP0006339
- The Department of State, Assistance Coordination in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2019-2020 MEPI Local Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.500.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 27, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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