Young Pacific Leaders Small Grants Competition 2025
ID: 354955Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to New Zealand (DOS-NZL)

Award Range

$400K - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354955
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to New Zealand is inviting proposals for the Young Pacific Leaders Small Grants Competition 2025, aimed at fostering leadership skills among emerging Pacific leaders aged 25-40. This program seeks to develop capacity in four key areas: civic engagement, environmental/resource management, education, and economic development, through experiential learning and collaborative workshops held in New Zealand. With a total funding amount of up to $400,000, the selected organization will be required to manage the project in partnership with the U.S. Embassy, ensuring a comprehensive approach to leadership development. Applications are due by July 31, 2024, with projects expected to commence on October 1, 2024; interested parties can contact Tracey Zemanek at publicaffairsusnz@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    publicaffairsusnz@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    YPL 2024 NOFO - Small Grants Program.pdf
    YPL.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy New Zealand, has announced a funding opportunity titled the Young Pacific Leaders Small Grants Competition 2025. With a total funding amount of up to $400,000, the program seeks proposals from eligible non-profit organizations and higher education institutions to develop leadership skills among emerging Pacific leaders aged 25-40. The program emphasizes experiential learning in four core areas: civic engagement, environmental/resource management, education, and economic development. Eligible participants include youth from Pacific Islands and diaspora populations residing in Australia and New Zealand. Proposals are required to detail the administration of the project, including applicant outreach, proposal management, in-person workshops, and evaluation plans. Applicants must also share a plan for publicizing events and demonstrate prior experience in U.S.-Pacific relations and leadership development. Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2024, with an anticipated project start date of October 1, 2024. The awards will support a cooperative agreement requiring substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy, ensuring collaborative execution of proposed activities. A comprehensive application process includes detailed project narratives, budget justifications, and a monitoring and evaluation plan to assess project impact and sustainability.
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