Youth Empowerment Through International Exchange

Youth Empowerment Through International Exchange is a grant from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan, that funds programs promoting youth leadership, civic engagement, and cross-cultural understanding through international exchange activities between the United States and Uzbekistan.

The program supports accredited schools, teacher training centers, universities, and nonprofit organizations based in either country to design and implement youth exchange initiatives. Eligible applicants must be fully based in the U.S. or Uzbekistan.

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gov Maintenance Calendar Youth Empowerment Through International Exchange U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:TASHKENT-PDS-FY24-003 Funding Opportunity Title:Youth Empowerment Through International Exchange Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: 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:Public Diplomacy Expected Number of Awards:2 Assistance Listings:19.

900 -- AEECA/ESF PD Programs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Feb 15, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Apr 30, 2024 Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 30, 2024 Archive Date:May 30, 2024 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 370,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:1.

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Must be an accredited school, institute, teacher training center, university, or non-profit organization completely based in the United States or Uzbekistan. 2. Activities must be conducted either in English with Uzbek translation, or entirely in English.

English language learning content can be included but should not be the focus of the program. If the program is entirely in English, the grantee organization is responsible for determining that participants have appropriate English levels to participate fully. 3.

Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. 4.

Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity. 5. Pre-award costs (money that has been spent before the official start date of the grant award) are not allowable under this funding opportunity.

6. In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier, as well as a valid registration on www. SAM.

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This award does not allow: • Projects relating to partisan political activity • Charitable or development activities • Building or construction projects • Projects that support specific religious activities • Fund-raising campaigns • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs • Scientific research, PhD implementation, individual research projects, or surveys • Commercial projects • Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization • Projects that duplicate existing projects • Illegal activities • The payment of tuition for students at private language schools • The purchase of computers or equipment unless it is required for the implementation of the proposed project or program • Supporting a for-profit business ## Additional Information Agency Name:U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan Description:The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to conduct innovative and creative short-term, youth-focused exchange programs to promote youth empowerment, leadership, and skills building.

Applications outlining initiatives or exchange programs that focus on leadership skills and global citizenship will be supported. **Proposed Project Introduction**: This funding opportunity seeks to support secondary and university students through the development of leadership skills, global citizenship, and addressing shared challenges through partnership with the United States.

Grant activities should be short-term, youth-focused exchange programs, with participants spending 10 to 30 days in the United States. The Embassy encourages applications from institutions and organizations from the United States and all regions of Uzbekistan.

Implementers will be fully responsible for all elements of the program, from recruitment and preparatory logistics inside Uzbekistan, travel, and program elements in the United States. Link to Additional Information:[](https://grants.

gov/search-results-detail/352457) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Mission Uzbekistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes. To continue working, click on the "OK" button below. This is being done to protect your privacy.

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