Job Creation and Alternative Activities for At-Risk Youth
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Job Creation and Alternative Activities for At-Risk Youth: The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, Belize announces a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to strengthen citizen security by focusing on job creation and providing alternative activities and better education for youth at higher risk of gang affiliation and/or engaging in criminal activity. Project proposals should address the underlying factors of crime and violence in Belize, and provide at-risk youth with educational and economic opportunities.Applicants should address at least one of the following project objectives:• Providing job creation opportunities for youth and marginalized communities as an alternative to crime and violence. • Providing youth and marginalized communities with productive alternative activities that increase education and leadership opportunities. • Improving the educational quality or curriculum for high school youth in Belize, especially those in underserved communities, with a goal of reducing drop-out rates.Eligible organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of project sought and the application submission requirements and evaluation process.For further information, please contact:U.S. Embassy Belmopan; BelmopanCARSIESF@state.gov; +501.822.4011 x4306
| Federal Grant Title: | Job Creation and Alternative Activities for At-Risk Youth |
| Federal Agency Name: | US Mission to Belize |
| Grant Categories: | Community Development Education Employment Labor and Training |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BH200-16-GR-200-WHA-031716 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 319872 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) Grant Programs (including Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas) |
| Current Application Deadline: | May 6, 2016 |
| Original Application Deadline: | May 6, 2016 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 17, 2016 |
| Creation Date: | Mar 17, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Total Program Funding: | $1,200,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $400,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $200,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Additional Information on Eligibility
- Overseas-based NGOs and institutions of higher education. Belizean NGOs are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Grants Unit
Political Economic Section
Phone 501.822.4011
Embassy Belmopan Grants Unit
U.S. Mission to Belize 703-516-1988