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    Advancing Youth Activism and Engagement FY2023

    TIRYOUTHFY23

    Public Affairs Section, US Embassy Tirana, Albania

    Opening date 23 May 2023, 12:00AM

    Closing date N/A

    Funding Opportunity Number: TIRYOUTHFY23

    Opportunity Category: Earmark

    CFDA Number(s): 19.900 -- AEECA/ESF PD Programs

    Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

    Posted Date: May 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM EDT

    Closing Date: N/A

    Estimated Total Program Funding: 50000

    Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

    Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants • Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations that are able to respond to the NOFO, and have experience and expertise working on youth issues and youth engagement. • U.S. organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under the program. • Cost sharing or matching is not required and is not part of the evaluation criteria. However, the applicants are encouraged to explore the possibility of a cost-share whenever possible.

    Description:

    A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

    The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to advance youth activism and engagement. Please follow all instructions below.

     

    Priority Region: Albania

     

    Program Objectives:

     

    This program seeks to support youth civic engagement by cultivating and strengthening the capacities of young activists to address community issues, increase political engagement, and advance key issues impacting Albanian youth groups throughout the country through concrete actions. The program  will foster meaningful participation of youth through volunteerism within their communities, demonstrate diversity and inclusion, enhance leadership skills, and promote greater civic participation.

     

    Priority areas include:

     

    -          Work with youth to foster greater community activism, including addressing community issues impacting Albanian youth. W

    -          Conduct capacity-building programs and training to increase evidence-based advocacy and activism campaigns.

    -          Learn how to increase youth activism and civic participation. plan a large-scale activist event.

    -          Participation of youth in rural communities that represent the diversity of the country.

     

    Themes:

    -          Youth Activism/Volunteerism

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               Advocacy for youth initiatives

    -          Good Governance

    -          Youth Empowerment

    -          Leadership

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