Deadline: 28-Jun-21
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to implement the 2021-2022 English Access Alumni Program to support Civic Engagement projects in eastern Ukraine to encourage alumni networking, professional development, and civic involvement by supporting alumni-initiated projects that support civil society involvement in Ukraine’s reform efforts, encourage tolerance and integration of marginalized or displaced populations, and celebrate the strong links between the people of the United States and the people of Ukraine.
Objectives
The U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites Ukrainian not-for-profit, nongovernmental organizations to apply for funding to support Access Alumni Civic Engagement Program in communities of south-east Ukraine affected by ongoing war conflict including Bakhmut, Lysychansk, Mariupol, Slovyansk, and Severodonetsk. The program will focus on developing the civic engagement skills of 50 bright Access alumni who will engage in various community service initiatives aimed at providing free English language training and promoting American culture and values to economically disadvantaged youth in “orange security zone” of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. After school events and activities will include hands-on learning and participation in community service projects:
- Providing peer-to-peer training as well as educational assistance to young people of economically disadvantaged backgrounds in “orange zone” who have limited access to educational services. With a guidance and supervision from experienced civic society activists and Access teachers, the alumni will be able to provide English language training and share other skills, such as computer skills, and other educational assistance.
- Assisted by experienced civic activists and tutors, further develop as skilled and active citizens. The acquired leadership and civic engagement skills will enable the Access alumni to further develop practices of leadership, responsibility, understanding, mentorship, and teamwork that will have a positive effect on the economic and professional development of their communities in Eastern Ukraine.
- Organizing a final national weekend event in Kyiv to showcase the project outcomes.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
- Award Ceiling: $100,000
- Award Floor: $100,000
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental Organizations.
- Note: For-profit and commercial entities are ineligible.
- Proposals may be submitted by Ukrainian or U.S. based not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Basis for award of the grant: The grantee should be an established institution or a non-governmental organization (NGO) with at least 3 years of experience in administering educational programs, preferably to the target age group. The grantee must identify the location(s) and venue(s) that will be used for this program (verified with a document/preliminary agreement).
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=333876
