Deadline: 15-Aug-22
The U.S. Embassy Brasília, Brazil / Bureau of WHA of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to implement the pre-departure and travel to the U.S. for students selected to participate in the 2023 Youth Ambassadors Program.
Program Objectives
- Mission Brazil seeks for institutional assistance to support the development and implementation of the Brazil portion of 2023 Youth Ambassadors program for up to 50 selected students and 2 adult escorts.
- The Youth Ambassadors exchange program offers outstanding, yet underprivileged, high school students from the public education system a short-term full immersion in U.S. culture and society, as well as skill-building opportunities for the 21st Century work environment. Awarded students get to visit the capital of the United States, attend meetings with public and private institutions, visit schools and social projects, participate in training sessions to help improve communication skills, leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and innovation, as well as to develop a creative action plan to help address a key issue in their respective communities.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $220,000
- Award amounts: award may range from a minimum of $190,000 to a maximum of $220,000
- Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 1 year or less.
Priority Region: WHA/Brazil
Participants and Audiences: This funding opportunity aims at supporting the full and positive participation of up to 50 Brazilian public high school students selected for this 2023 Youth Ambassadors program, as well as 2 adult escorts selected from the pool of Partner Institutions spread all over the country.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who are eligible to apply are U.S. and overseas-based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Educational Institutions and other qualified organizations who can respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=342469