Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008106
The Tunisia Supporting the Inclusion of Vulnerable Communities (IDMEJ) opportunity is a U.S. Department of State grant initiative led by the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia. It is designed to strengthen inclusion in Tunisia by backing practical, on-the-ground efforts that help vulnerable groups access services, protections, and opportunities that are often limited by social barriers and weak institutional responsiveness. The core focus is on advancing social and institutional reforms that improve access to resources for two priority populations: survivors/victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and people with disabilities. In practice, this means supporting changes in how institutions serve these communities, reducing obstacles that prevent them from receiving assistance, and encouraging systems that treat citizens more fairly and consistently.
The opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008106, CFDA 19.600). A cooperative agreement typically signals that the U.S. Government expects to have an active partnership role during implementation, rather than operating as a hands-off funder. The grant has an award ceiling of $4,000,000, with the expectation of making a single award. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the work may cut across multiple sectors (such as governance, social services, protection, inclusion, and civil society engagement) rather than fitting neatly into one standard program label.
Eligibility is limited in a way that emphasizes proven regional and country context. Only organizations that have previously operated in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, or that have personnel with prior experience working in Tunisia, may apply. Beyond regional experience, applicants must be able to show they can work effectively with the relevant Tunisian institutions, which implies the program will involve coordination with government bodies and possibly other local systems (such as referral mechanisms, service providers, and civil society networks) connected to GBV response and disability inclusion.
Strategically, the grant is explicitly tied to U.S. Government priorities in Tunisia around governance and citizen rights. The program is meant to support Tunisian government institutions in becoming more responsive to citizen needs, while also helping Tunisians understand and exercise their rights. It aligns to two stated mission objectives: Objective 2.1, which aims for Tunisian government institutions to become more transparent, accountable, and responsive to citizens, and Objective 2.2, which aims for Tunisian citizens and civil society to better understand and exercise their rights and responsibilities in a democratic system. In short, the opportunity is not just about delivering services; it is also about improving how systems function and how people navigate them, so that survivors of GBV and people with disabilities can realistically access support, protections, and resources.
Key administrative details include a creation date of May 5, 2021, and an original closing date of June 1, 2021. The sponsoring agency is the Department of State, Assistance Coordination, under NEA/AC, with the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia serving as a central partner for the effort.Apply for SFOP0008106
- 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 "Tunisia Supporting the Inclusion of Vulnerable Communities (IDMEJ)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 05, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 01, 2021. (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 $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Tunisia Supporting the Inclusion of Vulnerable Communities (IDMEJ) grant opportunity?
IDMEJ is a U.S. Department of State grant initiative led by the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia. It is designed to strengthen inclusion in Tunisia by supporting practical, on-the-ground efforts that help vulnerable groups access services, protections, and opportunities that are often limited by social barriers and weak institutional responsiveness.
What problem is this opportunity trying to address?
The opportunity focuses on reducing social barriers and improving how institutions respond to vulnerable communities. The intent is to make access to assistance, protections, and resources more realistic and consistent for people who are often blocked by discrimination, stigma, administrative hurdles, or weak institutional practices.
Who are the priority populations for this program?
The program prioritizes two populations: (1) survivors/victims of gender-based violence (GBV), and (2) people with disabilities.
What kinds of outcomes is the program aiming for?
IDMEJ aims to advance social and institutional reforms that improve access to resources for survivors of GBV and people with disabilities. This includes improving how institutions serve these communities, reducing obstacles that prevent people from receiving assistance, and encouraging systems that treat citizens more fairly and consistently.
Is this grant mainly about direct service delivery?
Based on the description, it is not only about delivering services. It also emphasizes strengthening systems and institutions, improving responsiveness, and helping people understand and exercise their rights so they can successfully navigate and access protections and support.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008106.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.600.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that the U.S. Government expects to play an active partnership role during implementation rather than serving as a purely hands-off funder.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $4,000,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity states an expectation of making a single award.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," suggesting the work may cut across multiple sectors rather than fitting into a single standard program category.
What sectors or areas might projects cover under this opportunity?
The description suggests work could span areas such as governance, social services, protection, inclusion, and civil society engagement, especially where these intersect with GBV response and disability inclusion.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that have previously operated in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, or organizations that have personnel with prior experience working in Tunisia.
Is prior experience in Tunisia or the MENA region required?
Yes. Applicants must either have prior operational experience in the MENA region or have personnel with prior experience working in Tunisia.
Does the opportunity require applicants to coordinate with Tunisian institutions?
Yes. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they can work effectively with relevant Tunisian institutions, implying coordination with government bodies and connected local systems.
What types of local systems might be involved in implementation?
The description implies potential coordination with systems such as referral mechanisms, service providers, and civil society networks connected to GBV response and disability inclusion.
How does this opportunity align with broader U.S. Government priorities in Tunisia?
The program is explicitly tied to U.S. Government priorities around governance and citizen rights in Tunisia. It is intended to support Tunisian government institutions in becoming more responsive to citizen needs while also helping Tunisians understand and exercise their rights.
Which mission objectives does the opportunity align with?
It aligns with two stated mission objectives: Objective 2.1 (Tunisian government institutions become more transparent, accountable, and responsive to citizens) and Objective 2.2 (Tunisian citizens and civil society better understand and exercise their rights and responsibilities in a democratic system).
Who is the sponsoring agency for this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of State, Assistance Coordination, under the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC).
What role does the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia play in this opportunity?
The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia is identified as a central partner for the effort.
What are the key dates listed for this funding opportunity?
The creation date is May 5, 2021, and the original closing date is June 1, 2021.
Is the closing date current or an original deadline?
The information provided specifies an original closing date of June 1, 2021.
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