Funding Opportunity – MEPI

Supporting Civic Engagement and National Dialogue through Independent Palestinian Media

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 that affect their lives and in holding their governments accountable.

Eligible Countries and Territories:
Through this announcement, projects focused on media in Palestinian society will be supported.
Applications that focus on activities outside of the Palestinian territories will not be considered.

Background Information about MEPI:
The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) program offers assistance, training, and support to groups and individuals striving to create positive change in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). MEPI works in 18 countries and territories, partnering with civil society organizations (CSOs), community leaders, youth and women activists, and private sector groups to advance reform efforts. MEPI’s approach is bottom-up and grassroots, responding directly to local interests and needs.

Applications must be time stamped before 17:00 eastern time (ET) on June 2, 2014.

Read more and submit your applications here.