Advancing Youth Activism and Engagement FY2023
ID: 348303Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Albania (DOS-ALB)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Earmark

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/348303
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Albania is announcing a forecasted federal grant opportunity titled "Advancing Youth Activism and Engagement FY2023," aimed at supporting youth civic engagement in Albania. The program seeks to cultivate and strengthen the capacities of young activists to address community issues, enhance political engagement, and promote greater civic participation through volunteerism and advocacy initiatives. This grant, with an estimated total funding of $50,000, is open to Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society groups, while U.S. organizations and individuals are not eligible. Interested applicants should submit their proposals by June 22, 2023, and can direct inquiries to the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana via email at tiranapdresources@state.gov or by phone at 00355684036853.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Public Affairs Section, US Embassy Tirana, Albania
    00355684036853
    tiranapdresources@state.gov
    Files
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    Application.doc
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    Notice of Funding Opportunity - Youth FY23.docx
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