Launching the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI)
ID: 355001Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka (DOS-LKA)

Award Range

$2M - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355001
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka is inviting proposals for the Launching the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI), a federal grant opportunity aimed at empowering young leaders from South Asia. Eligible applicants, including U.S. public and private academic institutions and not-for-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, are required to design and implement workshops focusing on themes such as entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and climate resilience for participants aged 18-30 from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. This initiative is crucial for fostering leadership skills among the region's youth, addressing shared challenges, and enhancing connections within the Indo-Pacific community. The funding amount ranges from $1.5 million to $2 million, with proposals due by August 16, 2024; inquiries can be directed to YSALI@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    YSALI@state.gov
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    Attachment 1. SF- 424.pdf
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    Attachment 3. M&E PMP (Excel version) Template.xlsx
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    Attachment 3.1 Instructions - PMP Template.docx
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    PDS-COL-2024-YSALI NOFO.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY 2024 to support the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI), focusing on empowering youth leadership through workshops in South Asia. Organizations must apply by August 16, 2024, and are required to have a Unique Entity Identifier and valid registration on SAM.gov. The program aims to build a network of young leaders from seven South Asian countries to tackle regional challenges related to prosperity, democracy, and climate resilience.
    PDS-COL-2024-YSALI.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State is announcing a funding opportunity for the FY 2024 Launching the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI). This program seeks proposals from eligible U.S. organizations to design and implement workshops that empower young leaders from South Asia, focusing on themes such as entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and climate resilience. The initiative targets undergraduate students and young professionals aged 18-30 from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Over a period of 30 months, the award recipient will organize one U.S.-based workshop and multiple regional workshops, facilitating a collaborative network for leadership development and practical projects among participants. The program's budget ranges from $1.5 million to $2 million, aiming to enhance participants' skills, foster community engagement, and build connections within the Indo-Pacific region. Proposals must be submitted by August 16, 2024, and organizations are encouraged to address diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout all program phases. Successful applicants will be evaluated based on the quality and feasibility of their programs, organizational capacity, planning, and budget rationale.
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