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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Folder 324994 Full Announcement-Answers to Question for 01 -> YouThink – Questions and Answers.pdf

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