TheĀ USAID Youth Excel: Our Knowledge, Leading ChangeĀ program is conducting a grant competition in six African countries. Grantees will test and adapt solutions for a cross-sectoral problem in a regional context through youth-led āresearch-for-changeā approaches for positive youth development.
Application Deadline: 11th August, 2021, 11:59 p.m., East Africa Time
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About the Award: Youth Excel seeks concept notesĀ from local youth-led and youth-serving organizations toĀ strengthenĀ mental health and psychosocial support for marginalized and vulnerable youth in East Africa and Southern Africa.
Type: Grants
Eligibility:
- LocalĀ youth-led and youth-serving organizationsĀ who meet the minimum criteriaĀ and shareĀ Youth Excel’s objectivesĀ are eligible to apply.Ā
- Organizations led by or serving marginalized groups,Ā which may includeĀ age,Ā gender, disability, ethnicity,Ā sexual orientation, and other identities, are encouraged to apply.Ā The grant competition is not restrictedĀ to certainĀ technical sectorsĀ orĀ toĀ researchĀ organizations.Ā Ā
Eligible Countries:
- Eswatini
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambi
How to Apply:
- Download the request for application (PDF, 410 KB) Added July 7, 2021.
- Download the Letter of Support Template (Word, 33 KB) Added July 7, 2021.
- Attend our information session webinar on July 27, 2021, at 1 p.m., East Africa Time. Register for the webinar.
- Attend our second information session webinar on August 2, 2021, at 3 p.m., East Africa Time. Register for the webinar.
- Submit your concept note.
- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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Visit Award Webpage for Details