Youth Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development in Zimbabwe (“Youth Economic Empowerment”) Activity under the Local Works Zimbabwe Youth Program
ID: 72061323RFA00004 • Type: Posted
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Overview
Category of Funding
Employment, Labor and Training
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 5/2/23 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72061323RFA00004 for Youth Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development in Zimbabwe (“Youth Economic Empowerment”) Activity under the Local Works Zimbabwe Youth Program with funding of $4.0 million.
The grant will be issued under grant program 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
It is expected that 2 total grants will be made.
Timing
Posted Date
May 2, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 7, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
The deadline for Submission of the concept note has been extended to June 7, 2023. Applicants must see the amendments highlighted in yellow and also read responses to questions asked.
Last Updated
May 31, 2023, 6:03 a.m. EDT
Version
3
Archive Date
June 30, 2023
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligibility for the Local Works Zimbabwe Youth Program is restricted to only Zimbabwean organizations as defined below. Therefore, applications should be from qualified local Zimbabwean entities, such as private, nonprofit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations.Only local organizations as defined below are eligible for award. USAID defines a “local entity” as an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that: (1) Is legally organized under the laws of Zimbabwe; and(2) Has as its principal place of business or operations in Zimbabwe; and(3) Is (A) majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Zimbabwe; and (B) managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Zimbabwe. For purposes of this definition, ‘majority owned’ and ‘managed by’ include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization's managers or a majority of the organization's governing body by any means. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.In addition, the applicant must not have received more than $5 million from USAID during the past 5 years as a prime awardee. This legislative requirement is meant to encourage support for non-traditional partners. The eligibility requirements apply to only the principal applicant. The review process might be time consuming hence interested organizations should take thisinto account when developing their proposed implementation plans and activities.USAID/Zimbabwe will not accept applications from individuals. All applicants must belegally recognized organizational entities under the laws of Zimbabwe.
Award Sizing
Ceiling
$2,000,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$4,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
2
Contacts
Contact
Relax Moyo
Grantor
Contact Email
Email Description
Business
Contact Phone
0867-701-1000