Seeking local youth-led solutions to advance peace and security through local-level social cohesion around the globe

Source: https://www.irex.org/program/seeking-local-youth-led-solutions-advance-peace-and-security-through-local-level-social

 

The USAID Youth Excel: Our Knowledge, Leading Change program is conducting a global grant competition for local, youth-led organizations in celebration of the USAID Youth in Development Policy Launch. 

 

Purpose 

 

Youth Excel seeks solutions from local youth led-organizations around the globe to advance peace and security through local-level social cohesion. Grant competition winners will also use gender equality and social inclusion, research-to-change (implementation research), and knowledge mobilization approach to strengthening their programs and influence decision-makers. 

 

Who is eligible to submit a concept note 

 

Local, registered organizations led by youth under 35 years, including new recipients of USAID funding, who meet the eligibility criteria and share Youth Excel objectives. Organizations led by or serving marginalized groups, which may include age, gender, disability, ethnicity, and other identities, are encouraged to apply. The grant competition is not restricted to certain technical sectors or to research organizations. 

 

Eligible Countries: countries with USAID presence in 5 global regions: 

 

• Africa 

• Asia 

• Europe and Eurasia 

• Latin America and the Caribbean 

• The Middle East and North Africa 

 

Deadline 

 

June 6, 2022 by 23:59 GMT 

 

How to submit an application 

 

1. Review the request for applications and planning and costing tool. 

2. Follow grant competition updates online and by email, on Facebook, or on Twitter. 

3. View the grant competition training available by May 13, 2022.  

4. Submit questions by May 20, 2022, and review answers posted online by May 23, 2022.  You may also ask questions on social media.

5. Submit application by June 6, 2022.