Frequently Asked Questions
Can applicants submit two applications?
The APS indicates “Applicants may submit only one application per country.”
Do applicants need to translate MOUs when they submit applications?
Per the APS and Jordan PSIs, application materials must be in English. If an applicant were to submit an optional attachment that is exceedingly long with an English summation, this would be viewed as being sufficient.
What kind of local registration is required? Are local branches of International groups eligible?
The local registration required is what is needed to operate in the country where the project is seeking to be implemented. As the APS states, “Location Requirement: Only organizations that have an established local office in the country or territory in which they propose to implement their project will be eligible to apply. Awards will be issued to the local office and not any partner or affiliate office that may be located outside of the country of implementation.”
Are groups registered as quasi-government groups eligible to apply?
As long as the group meets the eligibility criteria detailed in the APS, they would be eligible to apply. For reference, “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 Algeria, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen.”
Can a registered coalition apply?
Yes, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements detailed in the APS and Jordan PSI. A coalition not registered as a detailed eligible organization requires at least one registered, eligible to be the prime applicant.
Can a member NGO to the coalition apply separately?
Yes, as long as they are registered themselves and meet the eligibility requirements detailed in the APS and Jordan PSI.
Are companies registered as for profit eligible, can they apply?
Yes, as we consider for profits to be a private sector organization. Note: profit is unallowable on federal awards.
Will all costs be covered by the grant? Or applicants should have a cost share?
Costs that directly support the approved project will be reviewed to ensure they are reasonable, allowable, and allocable. As for cost-sharing, the PSI evaluation criterion indicates that “While cost-share is NOT a requirement, MEPI does encourage applicants to leverage organizational and/or other external resources where possible.”
Can grantees who received MEPI funds last year apply?
Yes, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements stated in the APS and Jordan PSI.
Is there a cap on projects administrative cost? Or any of the budget main categories?
While there is no cap on administrative costs nor any of the budget categories, please review the evaluation criteria detailed under “Cost Effectiveness.”
Can applicants build on previous successful grants funded by other donors?
Yes, applicants can build off of previous grants funded by other donors.
Can applicants include M&E cost as part of the grant?
Yes, M&E can be included as costs in a grant application.
Can applicants apply to more than one grant?
The APS indicates “Applicants may submit only one application per country.”
