Economic Empowerment in Dakhla and Laayoune Regions

Due: May 17, 2024

$500,000

DescriptionAn undiversified economy and inequitable participation in the labor force are two economic challenges facing the Dakhla and Laayoune regions. Largely dependent on agriculture, fisheries, renewable energy, tourism, and phosphate mining for income, the region is susceptible to a disconnect between citizens and the government when the primary source of revenue is from a natural resource rather than the citizens themselves.  Overreliance on those industries also limits private sector growth and contributes to a low rate of women’s pa...

Estimated Total Program Funding$1,500,000Expected Number of Awards2Award Ceiling$500,000Award Floor$200,000

Eligible Applicants- Others

Additional Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants include U.S. or foreign: Non-profit organizations; For-profit organizations; Private institutions of higher education; Public international organizations; and/or Small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of education and human development in the MENA region.

Funding TypeCooperative AgreementCategories of Funding Activity- Employment, Labor and TrainingOpportunity TypeDiscretionary

Other Grantor Informaitonnea-grants@state.gov

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Economic Empowerment in Dakhla and Laayoune Regions

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