Opportunity ID: 324994
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72016520RFA00002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | YouThink Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the YouThink Activity. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | Deadline extension to April 30,2020. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 02, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Although full and open competition is foreseen, in line with the Journey to Self-Reliance Principles and to ensure local ownership and full sustainability, preference will be given to applications that demonstrate the creation or utilization of partnerships and/or alliances with one or more capable and experienced local implementing partners, and that substantial segments of the work will be carried out by these local organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Macedonia USAID-Skopje |
| Description: |
The goal of YouThink activity is to increase youths’ resilience to disinformation campaigns and political manipulation by enhancing their media literacy and critical thinking skills. Youth often drive the most important social movements of an era. This activity is part of a larger portfolio aiming to build the resilience and self-reliance of youth; the development hypothesis for this portfolio is that IF economic opportunities for youth are strengthened, public initiatives for youth engagement increase, and youth model Western values — including media literacy and critical thinking, THEN progress toward youth self-reliance and resilience to malign influence will be energized and accelerated. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Florentin Emini
Acquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 202-216-6241 Email:femini@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Due to the COVID 19 global pandemic, we hereby are extending the deadline for concept paper submission from April 16, 2020 to April 30,2020. | Mar 30, 2020 | |
| Due to the COVID 19 global pandemic, we hereby are extending the deadline for concept paper submission from April 16, 2020 to April 30,2020. | Mar 02, 2020 | |
| This amendment contains the revised version of the RFA and also has the Answers to the questions. | Mar 02, 2020 | |
| Mar 02, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72016520RFA00002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | YouThink Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the YouThink Activity. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | Deadline extension to April 30,2020. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 02, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Although full and open competition is foreseen, in line with the Journey to Self-Reliance Principles and to ensure local ownership and full sustainability, preference will be given to applications that demonstrate the creation or utilization of partnerships and/or alliances with one or more capable and experienced local implementing partners, and that substantial segments of the work will be carried out by these local organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Macedonia USAID-Skopje |
| Description: |
The goal of YouThink activity is to increase youths’ resilience to disinformation campaigns and political manipulation by enhancing their media literacy and critical thinking skills. Youth often drive the most important social movements of an era. This activity is part of a larger portfolio aiming to build the resilience and self-reliance of youth; the development hypothesis for this portfolio is that IF economic opportunities for youth are strengthened, public initiatives for youth engagement increase, and youth model Western values — including media literacy and critical thinking, THEN progress toward youth self-reliance and resilience to malign influence will be energized and accelerated. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Florentin Emini
Acquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 202-216-6241 Email:femini@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72016520RFA00002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | YouThink Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the YouThink Activity. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | Deadline extension to April 30,2020. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 02, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Although full and open competition is foreseen, in line with the Journey to Self-Reliance Principles and to ensure local ownership and full sustainability, preference will be given to applications that demonstrate the creation or utilization of partnerships and/or alliances with one or more capable and experienced local implementing partners, and that substantial segments of the work will be carried out by these local organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Macedonia USAID-Skopje |
| Description: |
The goal of YouThink activity is to increase youths’ resilience to disinformation campaigns and political manipulation by enhancing their media literacy and critical thinking skills. Youth often drive the most important social movements of an era. This activity is part of a larger portfolio aiming to build the resilience and self-reliance of youth; the development hypothesis for this portfolio is that IF economic opportunities for youth are strengthened, public initiatives for youth engagement increase, and youth model Western values — including media literacy and critical thinking, THEN progress toward youth self-reliance and resilience to malign influence will be energized and accelerated. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Florentin Emini
Acquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 202-216-6241 Email:femini@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72016520RFA00002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | YouThink Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the YouThink Activity. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the YouThink Activity. Although full and open competition is foreseen, in line with the Journey to Self-Reliance Principles and to ensure local ownership and full sustainability, preference will be given to applications that demonstrate the creation or utilization of partnerships and/or alliances with one or more capable and experienced local implementing partners, and that substantial segments of the work will be carried out by these local organizations. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 02, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Although full and open competition is foreseen, in line with the Journey to Self-Reliance Principles and to ensure local ownership and full sustainability, preference will be given to applications that demonstrate the creation or utilization of partnerships and/or alliances with one or more capable and experienced local implementing partners, and that substantial segments of the work will be carried out by these local organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Macedonia USAID-Skopje |
| Description: |
The goal of YouThink activity is to increase youths’ resilience to disinformation campaigns and political manipulation by enhancing their media literacy and critical thinking skills. Youth often drive the most important social movements of an era. This activity is part of a larger portfolio aiming to build the resilience and self-reliance of youth; the development hypothesis for this portfolio is that IF economic opportunities for youth are strengthened, public initiatives for youth engagement increase, and youth model Western values — including media literacy and critical thinking, THEN progress toward youth self-reliance and resilience to malign influence will be energized and accelerated. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Florentin Emini
Acquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 202-216-6241 Email:femini@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72016520RFA00002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | YouThink Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the YouThink Activity. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the YouThink Activity. Although full and open competition is foreseen, in line with the Journey to Self-Reliance Principles and to ensure local ownership and full sustainability, preference will be given to applications that demonstrate the creation or utilization of partnerships and/or alliances with one or more capable and experienced local implementing partners, and that substantial segments of the work will be carried out by these local organizations. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 02, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 02, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Although full and open competition is foreseen, in line with the Journey to Self-Reliance Principles and to ensure local ownership and full sustainability, preference will be given to applications that demonstrate the creation or utilization of partnerships and/or alliances with one or more capable and experienced local implementing partners, and that substantial segments of the work will be carried out by these local organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Macedonia USAID-Skopje |
| Description: |
The goal of YouThink activity is to increase youths’ resilience to disinformation campaigns and political manipulation by enhancing their media literacy and critical thinking skills. Youth often drive the most important social movements of an era. This activity is part of a larger portfolio aiming to build the resilience and self-reliance of youth; the development hypothesis for this portfolio is that IF economic opportunities for youth are strengthened, public initiatives for youth engagement increase, and youth model Western values — including media literacy and critical thinking, THEN progress toward youth self-reliance and resilience to malign influence will be energized and accelerated. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Florentin Emini
Acquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 202-216-6241 Email:femini@usaid.gov |
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