The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement has announced a significant grant opportunity, designated as OFOP0001267, titled “Employability Skills for At Risk Youth to Prevent Crime and Violence.” This grant falls under the category of Anti Narcotics and Crime Prevention and is part of a discretionary funding initiative. It seeks to address the pressing issue of crime and violence prevention by focusing on the development of employability skills among at-risk youth. The program is set to offer funding up to $350,000, targeting youth between the ages of 18 to 35 in various high-risk communities across Costa Rica.
The primary aim of this initiative is to provide comprehensive training in employability skills and secure internships for the youth, leading potentially to paid employment. This approach is designed to empower them with the necessary skills and experience to enter the workforce confidently. The program is expected to impact several provinces and cantonments in Costa Rica, including Limon, Puntarenas, San Jose, and others, which have been identified as areas of high violence and risk by the Ministry of Public Security. The grantee will collaborate with INL Costa Rica to pinpoint specific project locations and coordinate with local police and municipalities. A notable aspect of this program is its holistic approach to training, which encompasses specific skills relevant to the local business needs, life skills, personal finances, job interview techniques, and culminates with a graduation ceremony. This comprehensive strategy aims not only to improve employability but also to steer the youth away from paths that could lead to crime and violence, thus contributing positively to their communities and the broader society.
Opportunity ID: 351508
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OFOP0001267 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Employability Skills for At Risk Youth to Prevent Crime and Violence |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Anti Narcotics and Crime Prevention |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.704 — Counter Narcotics |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); Foreign-based educational institutions U.S.-based educational institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement |
| Description: | The main purpose of this project is to train youth in employability skills and help them secure an internship at a company or business with the possibility of securing paid employment, allowing them to practice the skills they have learned. The target population will be youth from 18 to 35 years of age in the province of Limon, the province of Puntarenas, the cantonment of San Jose, cantonment of Alajuela, cantonment of Liberia, cantonment of Garabito, cantonment of Heredia, cantonment of Sarapiqui, cantonment of Corredores, cantonment of Cartago, cantonment of Desamparados, cantonment of Alajuelita and cantonment of Nicoya. Other 8 locations will be discussed with the Ministry of Public Security. The Ministry of Public Security has prioritized the locations mentioned as high violence, at risk communities. The grantee will have to work with INL Costa Rica to identify the specific place in each province or cantonment where the project is going to take place, and to coordinate meetings with the police and the municipality before they start the project in each location. The goal will be to graduate at least 100 people in each location during the period of performance of this grant. The grantee must include at a minimum: Training in a specific skill Study of the location and the needs of the different business in the area to know exactly what set of skills is required in the specific location. Internship for each student at a business where they can practice their skills. Training must include life skills, personal finances, and job interview skills Diploma for each student, preferably in coordination with the National Institute of learning or certified by INA. Graduation ceremony for each group |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Overseas |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Carla Oretega
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