Opportunity ID: 347829

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: STATE-BISHKEK-PDS-23-0005
Funding Opportunity Title: Implementation of C5+1 Youth Council Program
Opportunity Category: Other
Opportunity Category Explanation: The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to implement the C5+1 Youth Council program.
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek invites proposals for a one-year grant, with the option to extend for two additional years, to administer the C5+1 Youth Council (YC) program, a dynamic platform designed to build leadership skills among English-speaking high school and university students from Central Asia and Afghanistan.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2023
Last Updated Date: Apr 28, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 16, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 16, 2023
Archive Date: Jul 16, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $120,000
Award Floor: $120,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: • Kyrgyz Republic-registered universities and educational institutions; • Kyrgyz Republic-registered not-for-profit civil society organizations (CSOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, think tanks, and academic institutions; • U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGO), educational institutions partnering with Kyrgyz Republic-registered organizations;

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan
Description:

The program will introduce students to U.S. foreign policy priorities in Central Asia and allow them to engage with their peers on topics relevant across the region: (1) economics, with a focus on improving regional trade flows and prospects for U.S. trade and investment; (2) shared regional environmental challenges; (3) human rights; and (4) security, with a focus on terrorist threats.

 

Program Goal: Develop a regional network of civically engaged and English-speaking youth leaders across Central Asia who work to advance C5+1 priorities.

Program Objectives:

 

1.     Increase understanding and knowledge of participants on U.S. foreign policy and C5+1 priorities in the region (see agenda below)

 

2.     Increase connectivity between English-speaking Central Asian and Afghan students attending Central Asian universities

 

3.     Foster youth leadership by developing critical thinking and project management skills of program participants

 

4.     Develop and execute community-based projects led by program participants and C5+1 program alumni

 

Increase collaboration between C5+1 YC alumni and English-speaking high school and university participants through mentorship opportunities.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

PDS Grants Team
Email:BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov

Version History

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Folder 347829 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> Attachment 1. Application form_updated.pdf

Folder 347829 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> 3_SF424.pdf

Folder 347829 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> 5 SF424B.pdf

Folder 347829 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> 7_ME_PMP.pdf

Folder 347829 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> 6_Applicant-Organizational-Information-Sheet.pdf

Folder 347829 Full Announcement-NOFO Package -> 2_2022-Budget-Template.pdf

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