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

Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth by Supporting Job Creation Efforts and Helping Increase Access to Financing and Credits (Tunisia) is sponsored by U.S. Embassy in Tunisia (U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs). This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supports Tunisia's economic growth through direct support to Tunisian civil society or non-governmental organizations, consistent with U. S.

Department of State objectives.

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gov Maintenance Calendar Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth by Supporting Job Creation Efforts and Helping Increase Access to Financing and Credits Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:NEAAC-MEPITUNISLG-16-001 Funding Opportunity Title:Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth by Supporting Job Creation Efforts and Helping Increase Access to Financing and Credits Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Employment, Labor and Training Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:19.

500 -- Middle East Partnership Initiative Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:Feb 29, 2016 Applications must be time stamped before 23:59:59 Tunis time on February 29th 2016. There will be no grace period, and any application not received by the application deadline will not advance to the Technical Review stage.

Current Closing Date for Applications:Feb 29, 2016 Applications must be time stamped before 23:59:59 Tunis time on February 29th 2016. There will be no grace period, and any application not received by the application deadline will not advance to the Technical Review stage.

Archive Date:Mar 30, 2016 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Eligible applicants include local organizations of civil society, non-profit organizations, community groups, non-governmental organizations, professional associations, private sector organizations, and universities based in Tunisia.

The U.S. Embassy's preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited. ## Additional Information Agency Name:Assistance Coordination 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 economic development in marginalized regions.

Proposals should not include providing micro-credit awards, 2) Develop the Tunisian workforce's job skills, especially those of youth, to enable jobseekers to complete in today's global marketplace to reduce unemployment, and 3) Improve customer service skills of candidates seeking employment in Tunisia's important service sectors, such as tourism, food and beverage, and communications.

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