Deadline: 21-Feb-24
The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Youth Activism program.
This program seeks to develop the next generation of Albania’s leaders by fostering a culture of civic engagement, volunteerism, and activism. Proposals should include opportunities for youth to gain meaningful connections with their peers around Albania while enhancing leadership skills and implementing principles of diversity and inclusion. The program will use various methods of engaging youth such as digital tools, hands-on activities, networking, and mentoring.
Priority Areas
- Develop and mentor Albania’s next generation of leaders.
- Conduct activities to model and develop a culture of volunteerism and community service.
- Foster civic engagement in youth through voting, political engagement, and other democratic values.
- Facilitate and promote activism among youth to address issues of concern to them.
Themes
- Civic engagement
- Volunteerism
- Leadership
- Activism and Advocacy
- Youth empowerment
Funding Information
- Award amounts: ($50,000)
- Length of performance period: 12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: (1 award)
- Anticipated program start date: September 2024 (dependent on funding available)
Audiences
- Youth ages 15-25
Priority Region: Albania
Eligibility Criteria
- Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- U.S. organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under the program.
Ineligible
- Youth Activism Programs does not fund projects such as the following:
- Fundraising campaigns
- Humanitarian assistance projects
- Scientific research projects
- Projects that duplicate existing projects being implemented by an organization
- Projects submitted by for-profit, commercial organizations
- Projects that support partisan political and/or religious activity
- Trade activities
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Albania.