USAID Grant: Enhancing Youth Potential and Leadership in West Bank and Gaza

Pursuant to 22 CFR 226.81, it is USAID policy not to award profit under assistance instruments. However, all reasonable, allocable and allowable expenses, both direct and indirect, which are related to the agreement program and are in accordance with applicable cost standards (22 CFR 226, OMB Circular A-122 for non-profit organization, OMB Circular A-21 for universities, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31 for profit organizations), may be paid under the anticipated award.

USAID welcomes applications from organizations which have not previously done business with USAID.

Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations. The successful applicant(s) will be subject to a responsibility determination issued by a warranted Agreement Officer (AO) in USAID.

The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The AO may determine a pre-award survey is required and if so, would establish a formal survey team to conduct an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills – or ability to obtain them – in order to achieve the objectives of the program.

Pursuant to 22 CFR 226.81, it is USAID policy not to award profit under assistance instruments. However, all reasonable, allocable and allowable expenses, both direct and indirect, which are related to the agreement program and are in accordance with applicable cost standards (22 CFR 226, OMB Circular A-122 for non-profit organization, OMB Circular A-21 for universities, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31 for profit organizations), may be paid under the anticipated award.

USAID welcomes applications from organizations which have not previously done business with USAID.

Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations. The successful applicant(s) will be subject to a responsibility determination issued by a warranted Agreement Officer (AO) in USAID.

The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The AO may determine a pre-award survey is required and if so, would establish a formal survey team to conduct an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills – or ability to obtain them – in order to achieve the objectives of the program.

The primary objective of this program is to expand educational and leadership opportunities for youth ages 14-29 throughout the West Bank by creating sustainable hubs for youth innovation and learning.

The program will help achieve the following sub-objectives:

1. Increased youth leadership and community engagement.
2. Increased employability skills for youth through access to programs, internships and trainings relevant to market needs.
3. Technical training in potentially growing/successful sectors (i.e., ICT and media).
4. Increased youth access to improved educational and leadership activities.
5. Strengthened youth institutions as well as networking and coordination among them.
6. Improved facilities available for youth activities at the local and national levels.
7. Increased donor, private sector, and USAID program support to the three existing and eight new Youth Development and Resource Centers (YDRCs) and 33 youth clubs. The implementing partner will need to coordinate with other USAID implementing partners under USAID’s Private Enterprise, Health and Humanitarian, Infrastructure and Democracy and Governance Offices to expand relevant programs to the YDRCs and youth clubs. This approach is meant to draw youth from across the West Bank into the YDRCs and youth clubs to find a variety of information and resources relevant to their interests.
8. Increased innovative approaches to include young women and/or targeted activities specific for female participants.

The project outcomes include enhancing leadership and life skills for approximately 40,000 youth, supporting the capacity building of the three existing YDRCs in Nablus, Al Bireh and Hebron, establishing eight new YDRCs in the eight remaining governorates, and sharing resources with approximately 33 clubs (three in each Governorate) to serve youth in marginalized areas.