Deadline: 15-Jul-22
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Uganda announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a federal assistance award to implement and manage a youth civic engagement project.
Objectives
- The objectives of this project are to encourage Ugandan youth to participate actively in their communities and to empower participants through activities focused on learning about democratic values, participatory citizenship, and leadership.
- The project should incorporate activities such as training sessions, workshops, debates, discussions, community service projects, and cultural events.
- The civic engagement program should also provide opportunities for youth participants to engage with political representatives, such as elected officials, and include a final summit for camp participants in Kampala.
- The applicant organization should propose relevant activities of various types, pertaining to the theme of the project; these should be described in the proposal, with a focus on how they help achieve the project goals.
- Activities should include U.S.-related components and use of English whenever possible.
- The applicant should indicate the resources to be used for the proposed activities, including partner organizations the applicant wishes to involve in conducting them.
- The involvement of alumni of U.S. government exchange programs as trainers, presenters, facilitators, or mentors is encouraged.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 12 to 16 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 1
- Award amounts: Award may range from a minimum $30,000 to a maximum of $50,000
- Total available funding: $50,000
- Type of Funding: FY22 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds
- Anticipated program start date: December 15, 2022
Participants & Audiences:
- The project should be designed to deliver an educational program camp experience for four cohorts. Cohorts should be located in at least two of Uganda’s four administrative districts.
- The implementing partner should aim at selecting at least 25 participants per cohort for this project. The following criteria must be met by the participants to be considered for this program:
- Youth between 16-18 years of age;
- Actively enrolled in school and in good standing;
- Demonstrated leadership and commitment to public service;
- Every effort should be made to promote gender parity among participants.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
- Individuals
For more information, visit https://ug.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-youth-civic-engagement-project-afkam-pas-fy22-04-closing-july-15-2022/