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ActiveBureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (Grants.gov) · 2026

Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project

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Agency: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (Grants.gov)
Funding: Not specified
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Status: Active
Eligibility: Emerging civic leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The successful applicant must be able to run and monitor both the U. S. -based program and the MENA-based program.

About This Grant

Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project is a grant from Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (Grants. gov) that funds an organization to design and implement leadership and civic education programs for emerging civic leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The program includes both a U.S.-based exchange component and a MENA-based program.

Eligible applicants must demonstrate capacity to run and monitor programs in both locations. The funding opportunity number is NEAAC-ACBURGR-17-006. Award amounts are not publicly specified.

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gov Maintenance Calendar Leaders for Democracy Fellowships Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:NEAAC-ACBURGR-17-006 Funding Opportunity Title:Leaders for Democracy Fellowships Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Education Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:19.

600 -- Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:May 10, 2017 No Explanation Current Closing Date for Applications:May 10, 2017 No Explanation Archive Date:Jun 09, 2017 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 3,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:U.S. non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); private institutions of higher education; and public or state institutions of higher education.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Assistance Coordination Description:The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to advance participatory governance and civic engagement in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by providing emerging civic leaders with academic and skill-based training, as well as linkages with program alumni across the region.

With this announcement, we seek to continue the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project and support cadres of professionals who have both a familiarity with the theoretical elements of participatory governance and civic systems, as well as practical experience. The LDF project will include two components, a U.S. based program conducted in English and a MENA-based program conducted in Arabic.

The successful applicant must be able to run and monitor both the U.S.-based program and the MENA-based program. The cooperative agreement will also include an alumni engagement element. Link to Additional Information:Leaders for Democracy Fellowships Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Grants.

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Eligibility Requirements

Emerging civic leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The successful applicant must be able to run and monitor both the U. S. -based program and the MENA-based program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Emerging civic leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The successful applicant must be able to run and monitor both the U. S. -based program and the MENA-based program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project?

Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project is funded by Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (Grants.gov). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project?

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