Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAAC ACMEPI 17 005
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC), announced a discretionary Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Increasing Womens Political Participation in Kuwait" (Funding Opportunity Number: NEAAC ACMEPI 17 005). The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government is likely to have an ongoing programmatic role during implementation rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The opportunity was created on April 18, 2017, with an original application deadline of June 7, 2017, and it anticipated making a single award with a maximum funding level (ceiling) of up to $1,000,000.
The core purpose of the program is to expand and strengthen womens political participation in Kuwait by building practical leadership capacity and reducing barriers that keep women, particularly those who are traditionally marginalized, from meaningful access to decision-making spaces. The program is framed around the idea that citizens should have more direct ability to engage in governance, and that womens engagement is both a civic inclusion issue and a governance effectiveness issue. The NOFO emphasizes not only preparing women to participate, but also supporting the broader ecosystem that makes participation viable, including relationships with civil society and channels for constructive interaction with government officials.
NEA/AC is seeking proposals that deliver results in four main areas. First, the program should help women leaders and emerging leaders increase their skills and their ability to compete in political processes, which can include the know-how needed to run campaigns, navigate electoral dynamics, and operate effectively in political institutions or civic advocacy environments. Second, the program should support women in launching strategic alliances with civic actors working on issues of concern, signaling an emphasis on coalition-building and networking with organizations, advocates, and community stakeholders who can amplify womens policy priorities. Third, the program should develop communication skills and strategies so participants can engage the public and government representatives more effectively, reflecting the practical need for public messaging, outreach, and issue-based advocacy that resonates with constituents and decision-makers. Fourth, the program should prepare young women for leadership roles and increased civic engagement, indicating a pipeline approach that invests in future leaders rather than focusing only on current candidates or established figures.
A key eligibility condition is that applicants must have an existing operational footprint in Kuwait or have personnel with prior work experience in Kuwait. This requirement is meant to ensure that implementers understand local political and cultural contexts, can operate credibly on the ground, and have realistic pathways to recruit participants and partners. Eligible applicant types include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both cases), private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
The NOFO also makes clear that funded activities should complement ongoing work at Kuwait Universitys Womens Research and Studies Center, specifically efforts focused on building skills for women candidates. In practice, this suggests that the proposed project should coordinate with, reinforce, or fill gaps around existing candidate-support programming rather than duplicating it. Overall, the funding is intended to support activities that build leadership and technical capacity among women in government and civil society, directly address persistent barriers to participation, and facilitate constructive engagement and collaboration between women civic actors and government officials, with the broader aim of making womens political participation more feasible, sustainable, and impactful in Kuwait.Apply for NEAAC ACMEPI 17 005
- 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 "Increasing Womens Political Participation in Kuwait" 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 Apr 18, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 07, 2017 No Explanation. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is titled "Increasing Womens Political Participation in Kuwait".
Which U.S. government office is offering this NOFO?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NEAAC ACMEPI 17 005.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which means the U.S. government is likely to have an ongoing programmatic role during implementation rather than only providing funds without continued involvement.
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to expand and strengthen womens political participation in Kuwait by building practical leadership capacity and reducing barriers that prevent women, particularly those who are traditionally marginalized, from meaningful access to decision-making spaces.
What kinds of barriers is the program trying to address?
Based on the NOFO description, the program is intended to address barriers that limit womens meaningful access to decision-making and political participation, especially for women who are traditionally marginalized. The NOFO does not list specific barriers, but it emphasizes practical preparation, ecosystem support, and improved channels for engagement with officials.
How does the NOFO describe the broader rationale for womens political participation?
The NOFO frames womens engagement as both a civic inclusion issue and a governance effectiveness issue, emphasizing that citizens should have more direct ability to engage in governance and that womens participation strengthens decision-making and public life.
How many awards does the NOFO expect to make?
The NOFO anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum funding level (ceiling) is up to $1,000,000.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 18, 2017.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 7, 2017.
What are the four main results areas the proposal should address?
NEA/AC is seeking proposals that deliver results in four main areas:
- Leadership and political skills for women leaders and emerging leaders, including the ability to compete in political processes (such as campaign know-how, navigating electoral dynamics, and operating effectively in political institutions or civic advocacy environments).
- Strategic alliances with civic actors working on issues of concern, emphasizing coalition-building and networking with organizations, advocates, and community stakeholders.
- Communication skills and strategies to engage the public and government representatives more effectively, including practical public messaging, outreach, and issue-based advocacy.
- Preparing young women for leadership roles and increased civic engagement, reflecting a pipeline approach for future leaders.
Does the NOFO focus only on women who are running for office?
No. While the NOFO includes support that could help women compete in political processes (including campaigns and elections), it also emphasizes broader leadership capacity, civic advocacy, coalition-building, communications for public engagement, and preparation of young women for future leadership roles.
What does the NOFO mean by strengthening the "ecosystem" for participation?
It means the project should not only prepare individual women to participate, but also support conditions that make participation viable. The NOFO highlights relationships with civil society and creating channels for constructive interaction with government officials, so womens engagement can be sustained and effective.
What Kuwait-related operational requirement applies to applicants?
Applicants must have an existing operational footprint in Kuwait or have personnel with prior work experience in Kuwait. This is intended to ensure the implementer understands local political and cultural context, can operate credibly in-country, and can realistically recruit participants and partners.
Which types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicant types include:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Are institutions of higher education allowed to apply?
Yes, private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible. The NOFO also notes that nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) are eligible excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The NOFO includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses as an eligible applicant type.
What role is the U.S. government expected to play during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the U.S. government is likely to play an ongoing programmatic role during implementation rather than remaining hands-off after awarding funds.
Is there an expectation to coordinate with any Kuwaiti institution or existing program?
Yes. The NOFO states that funded activities should complement ongoing work at Kuwait Universitys Womens Research and Studies Center, specifically efforts focused on building skills for women candidates. This suggests coordination and alignment so the project reinforces or fills gaps rather than duplicating existing candidate-support work.
What types of activities are implied by "building practical leadership capacity"?
The NOFO suggests practical capacity-building such as campaign and electoral know-how, understanding political processes, operating within political institutions, civic advocacy skills, coalition-building, and communication strategies for engaging both the public and government representatives.
What does the NOFO emphasize about working with civil society and government officials?
The NOFO emphasizes supporting relationships with civil society and creating channels for constructive interaction with government officials, with the aim of making womens political participation more feasible, sustainable, and impactful.
Who is the intended audience for program activities?
The NOFO indicates programming for women leaders and emerging leaders, as well as a distinct focus on young women to build a future pipeline. It also highlights women who are traditionally marginalized as a priority in reducing participation barriers.
Is youth leadership development explicitly part of the program design?
Yes. One of the four main results areas is to prepare young women for leadership roles and increased civic engagement, indicating a pipeline approach rather than focusing only on current leaders.
Does the NOFO require that the project be implemented in Kuwait?
The program focus is on womens political participation in Kuwait, and the eligibility condition requiring an operational footprint in Kuwait (or personnel with prior Kuwait experience) indicates the project is expected to be grounded in Kuwait and implemented with credible local engagement.
What is the overall intended impact of the funded work?
The NOFO describes an intended impact of making womens political participation more feasible, sustainable, and impactful in Kuwait by building leadership and technical capacity, addressing persistent barriers, strengthening civic alliances, and improving engagement between women civic actors and government officials.
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