Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #TIRYOUTHFY23
Grant for Advancing Youth Activism and Engagement in Albania
Posted
May 23, 2023
Respond By
June 22, 2023
Identifier
TIRYOUTHFY23
NAICS
813319, 813311
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, via the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, seeks Albanian non-profit organizations to implement a program advancing youth activism and engagement across Albania. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Tirana - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; this is a grant for program implementation by Albanian organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of a program to advance youth activism and engagement for Albanian youth aged 15-25 - Activities include capacity building, advocacy training, leadership development, volunteerism, and large-scale activist event planning - Focus on both urban and rural youth participation - One program award, total funding $50,000 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only Albanian not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and civil society/non-governmental organizations are eligible - U.S. organizations and individuals are not eligible - All activities and payments must occur in Albania and benefit Albanian citizens - Mandatory registration with SAM.gov - Period of Performance: - 6 to 12 months, to be completed within one year from the start date - Place of Performance: - Albania, with emphasis on Tirana and rural communities
Description
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania is soliciting applications from Albanian not-for-profit organizations to implement a program advancing youth activism and engagement. The program aims to support youth civic engagement by strengthening the capacities of young activists to address community issues, increase political engagement, and advance key issues impacting Albanian youth. Activities include capacity-building, training for evidence-based advocacy, planning large-scale activist events, and fostering youth participation in rural communities. The grant is for one award of $50,000, with a performance period of 6 to 12 months, and is limited to Albanian organizations; U.S. organizations and individuals are not eligible.