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SFOP0008125: Tunisian Health Center for University Research Excellence & Sustainability (CURES)

Closed Closed July 16, 2021 Opportunity SFOP0008125 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: U.S. Jordan Private Sector Innovation Fund APS (DFOP0020010). Status: Closes September 30, 2027 (327 days left). It is in our archive of Assistance Coordination notices from 2021.

• Award ceiling$5.0 million
• Award floor$4.0 million
• Total funding$5.0 million
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

- U.S. or foreign o Non-profit organizations; o For-profit organizations; o Private institutions of higher education; o Public or state institutions of higher education; o Public international organizations; o Small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of: good governance, human rights, or organization strengthening in the MENA and Africa regions.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs awards averaged $2.5 million; this notice allows up to $5.0 million per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and the United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit seek proposals that improve scientific research in Tunisia to better prevent and treat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through the establishment of a simulation center that allows doctors and medical students to apply research and test new technologies and treatments. Applications will be accepted only from organizations that have previously operated in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region or have personnel who have previously worked in Tunisia and can demonstrate the ability to work with SFM and the Tunisian Ministry of Health (MoH). This programming responds to the Embassy’s Mission Objective 3.2, the business climate becomes more conducive to private sector-led growth.

Category: Health.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DFOP0020010, which is open now.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.