Deadline: 6 April 2020
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Regional Contracting Office in Kyiv, Ukraine is seeking applications from qualified U.S. or Non-U.S. non-profit or for-profit Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and other qualified non-USG organizations for funding of an activity entitled “Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) Activity.
The purpose of the Activity is to foster vested ownership among young people in Ukraine’s democratic, European future by further mobilizing youth leadership of a values-based conception of Ukrainian identity grounded in innovation, engagement, and pluralism.
This will be achieved through the following interconnected objectives:
- Youth innovation, entrepreneurship, and career preparedness expand economic opportunities;
- Youth broaden their engagement in civic and community problem-solving;
- Youth drive Ukraine’s pluralism and respect for diversity;
- Research and learning on youth-related data, trends, and approaches inform youth policy and programming.
Overall Expected Results
- Youth innovation and entrepreneurship drive Ukraine’s economic transformation and European integration.
- Youth are mobilized to actively participate in civic life and are key actors in shaping and implementing youth-friendly policy at local and national levels.
- Youth are more resilient to divisive and exclusionary narratives.
- Youth-focused policies and initiatives are evidence-based.
Funding Information
USAID anticipates awarding one (1) Cooperative Agreement with a total estimated amount up to $38,000,000 over a 5-year period.
Eligibility Criteria
- USAID encourages applications from potential new partners. USAID will not accept applications from individuals.
- To be eligible for award of a Cooperative Agreement, in addition to other conditions of this NOFO, organizations must have a commitment to non‐discrimination with respect to beneficiaries and adherence to equal opportunity employment practices. Non‐discrimination includes equal treatment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, and political affiliation.
- The following types of entities are eligible to apply for funding under this NOFO:
- U.S. and Non-U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- U.S. and non-U.S. private non-profit organizations may apply for funding under this NOFO.
- U.S. and non-U.S. private non-profit organizations may apply for funding under this NOFO.
- U.S. and non-U.S. private for-profit organizations may apply for funding under this NOFO.
- U.S. and non-U.S. private for-profit organizations may apply for funding under this NOFO. Potential for-profit applicants should note that, in accordance with 2 CFR 200.400(g), profit, which is any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs, is not an allowable cost for recipients of USAID assistance awards, and cannot be part of the project budget. However, the prohibition against profit does not apply to procurement contracts made under the assistance instrument when the recipient procures goods and services in accordance with the Procurement Standards found in 2 CFR 200.317 to 326
- U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities may apply for funding under this NOFO.
- U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities may apply for funding under this NOFO. USAID generally treats colleges and universities as NGOs, rather than governmental organizations; hence, both public and private colleges and universities are eligible, except public colleges and universities in countries that are ineligible for assistance under the FAA or related appropriations acts. Please note, however, that this NOFO is focused on people-to-people programming that addresses divisions within a community and is not intended to fund academic research.
- U.S. and non-U.S. private non-profit organizations may apply for funding under this NOFO.
- Public International Organizations (PIOs);
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Any one entity may submit one application for funding in response to this NOFO.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via e-mail at the address given on the website.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=324451