Employability Skills for At Risk Youth to Prevent Crime and Violence
ID: 351508Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)

Award Range

$250K - $350K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351508

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/overseas?id=overseas_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=375b73fd1b477910734243f1f54bcb75&view=Default
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement is offering a federal grant titled "Employability Skills for At Risk Youth to Prevent Crime and Violence," aimed at training youth in employability skills to help them secure internships and potential employment. The initiative targets at-risk youth aged 18 to 35 in high-violence communities across specific provinces and cantons in Costa Rica, with a goal of graduating at least 100 individuals in each location during the grant's performance period. This program is crucial for enhancing employability in regions affected by social conflict, thereby contributing to crime prevention efforts. Interested organizations, including U.S. and foreign non-profits and educational institutions, can apply for funding ranging from $250,000 to $350,000, with applications due by February 14, 2024. For further details, contact Carla Oretega or visit the provided link for additional information.

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    Questions and Answers - NOFO OFOP0001267.pdf
    Questions.pdf
    The NOFO P0001267 seeks to fund initiatives aimed at improving employability skills for at-risk youth to combat crime and violence. The key focus is on training youth in designated communities, particularly in Limón and Puntarenas, as identified by the INL and the Ministry of Public Security. The proposal outlines restrictions on funding models, clarifying that projects must align with specific local needs and INL directives. The document addresses eligibility of e-commerce components, indirect costs clarification, and participant entry profiles, noting flexibility in participant transfer among communities and natural attrition already factored in planning. Technical training provisioning can involve partnerships rather than solely direct grantee responsibility. Additionally, the expected employability success is multi-faceted, encompassing both job placements and internships. The overall structure emphasizes clear expectations for applicant organizations, logistical requirements, and responsive frameworks for training programs aimed at enhancing youth employability in regions affected by social conflict. The comprehensive Q&A format serves to elucidate operational guidelines pertinent to potential grantees.
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