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National Park Service

Implement and expand the Buddy Bison School Program and the Kids to Parks Day National School Contest. These programs provide outdoor educational and recreational activities to youth from underserved and low socio-economic schools and communities.

NYS Office of Children and Family Services

To help OCFS youth in aftercare setting succeed in the educational and vocational realms

National Park Service

Assist the WASO Park Historic Structures Program Manager in the enhancement of an intranet site in the InsideNPS Content Management System. This involves traveling to work with the Manager in DC, collecting data and graphics about structures, and composing them as short articles. Educational opportunities include: 1) exposure to current initiatives in historic structures preservation by highlighting innovative NPS work in short articles; 2) mentoring by the WASO Park Historic Structures Program Manager. Assist the WASO Park Historic Structures and Park Cultural Landscapes Program Managers with the creation of Data Store/IRMA references for HSRs and CLRs. This task involves summarizing each report, and entering metadata for each reference, including authors, publication date, table of contents, executive summary, keywords and reference visibility level. Training will be provided on the Data Store/IRMA. Educational opportunities include: 1) exposure to archival cataloging and records management with Archivists at WACC; 2) exposure to the entire HSR/CLR collection. Assist the WASO Park Historic Structures and Park Cultural Landscapes Program Managers with converting PHSCL pdf documents into a Section 508 accessibility format for NPS employee and public access. This task involves making changes to pdf documents in Adobe Acrobat to identify the appropriate language, reading order, and alternative text for figures. Training will be provided in converting pdf documents to Section 508 format. Educational opportunities include: 1) training in Section 508, and 2) training in Adobe Acrobat to render pdfs compliant with Section 508. Assist WASO Park Cultural Landscapes Program Manager with the PCLP Public Face Work Group (PFWG). This task involves assisting with monthly meetings and group projects to make newsworthy items about cultural landscape preservation available to the public. Training will be provided in the use of Gotomeeting webinar service. Educational opportunities include: 1) exposure to current initiatives in cultural landscape preservation; 2) interaction with NPS Historical Landscape Architects and Landscape Historians in monthly PFWG meetings. Assist WASO Park Cultural Landscapes Program Manager in sustaining the web presence of the Park Cultural Landscapes Program for the public and preservation community through the two PCLP websites (nps.gov/pclp and nps.gov/culturallandscapes) and social media: Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, Flickr, YouTube and Twitter. Training will be provided in the use of the nps.gov CMS. Educational opportunities include: 1) exposure to the professional practice of online content management; 2) exposure to professional web authors in the historic preservation. Assist WASO Park Cultural Landscapes Program Manager in creating public outreach materials for the web, to engage youth and diverse audiences in NPS cultural landscapes preservation. This task involves using Adobe Creative Cloud and ArcGIS to compose illustrated stories, photographic tours, videos, infographics and story maps. Training will be provided in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud and ArcGIS. All draft outreach materials will be reviewed by the Program Manager before uploading to the web. Intern will film a cultural landscape workshop at SLBE. Educational opportunities include: 1) exposure to visual information design; 2) experience in video-documentation. Assist WASO Park Cultural Landscapes Program Manager in expanding staff training materials available on the Common Learning Portal. This task involves organizing training materials by topic, converting to Section 508-accessible format, providing metadata and uploading files to the Common Learning Portal. Training will be provided in the use of the NPS Common Learning Portal. Educational opportunities include: 1) exposure to NPS staff training materials on cultural landscape preservation; 2) exposure to all educational content on the NPS Common Learning Portal.

U.S. Mission to Poland

Purpose of Grants: PD Poland invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Poland through activities that highlight shared values, promote bilateral cooperation, and forge enduring connections between the United States and emerging Polish leaders (high school students, university students, and young professionals ages 16 to 35), as well as established community leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. All proposals are required to have a clear connection to the United States, either through U.S. organizations, experts, and/or best practices in order to increase the awareness and understanding of U.S. perspectives, policies, and society. Proposals without significant U.S. content will not be considered for funding. Examples of possible public diplomacy grant activities include, but are not limited to: Youth engagement programs. Participatory and/or problem-solving workshops like tech camps. Soft skills and leadership-building workshops, seminars, and trainings that develop human capital and social or economic innovation. Workshops, seminars, trainings, master classes, and exhibitions on themes or topics that advance shared democracy, economic, and security goals. Programs that reinforce and amplify lessons learned by Polish alumni of U.S. Government-funded and private sector exchange programs. Priority Program Areas: ECONOMIC PROSPERITY Addressing barriers to the advancement of women in STEM fields and business. Strengthening the business skills of young entrepreneurs. Sharing best practices of U.S. businesses operating in Poland. Promoting the development of trade and investment with the United States, including entrepreneurship, small- and medium-sized businesses, and innovation as the basis for strong, sustainable, inclusive economic growth that creates quality employment and incorporates diverse and excluded groups. Promoting joint Polish-U.S. science, space, and innovation initiatives carried out by research organizations, nongovernmental organizations, universities, and private companies. ENSURING SECURITY Demonstrating the benefits of the of the Polish-U.S. security partnership and NATO Alliance for Polish emerging leaders (high school and university students ages 15-25 and/or young professionals ages 25-34). Promoting a deeper understanding of the impact of Polish and U.S. political, military, and humanitarian support for Ukraine and for Ukrainians in Poland. Strengthen cyber security awareness. STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY Leadership training fostering innovation and critical thinking among young people (ages 16 to 24). Strengthening media practitioners and media consumers media literacy and ability to detect and combat mis/disinformation. Promoting Holocaust education and/or human rights education. Participants and Audiences: Proposals should describe both the primary and secondary audiences for the program, including anticipated numbers to be reached. Primary audiences are those who will participate directly in the program, while secondary audiences are those who will be reached by the project s primary audiences as a result of their participation. Priority target audiences in Poland for this funding opportunity are youth and young professionals (aged 16 to 35) who have demonstrated strong leadership potential, established professionals engaged in fields relevant to the U.S.-Polish partnership, and community leaders. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activity; Charitable, clinical (including mental health services), or development activities; Construction programs; Programs that support specific religious activities; Fund-raising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; Academic or scientific research; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; and Individual travel to attend a conference and/or courses at any educational institution. This funding opportunity aims to support specific projects with objectives that can be achieved within a set timeframe. We will not accept applications that are aimed more broadly at supporting your organization s usual or typical daily activities and operations. Those will be deemed technically ineligible and will not be considered for funding by the review committee.

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB

<p>The Personal Responsibility Education Program-Innovative Strategies (PREIS) builds the evidence base for adolescent pregnancy prevention interventions that are effective with high risk and vulnerable youth populations and addresses gaps with new promising program models. PREIS funds rigorous impact evaluations of innovative youth pregnancy prevention interventions that target services to high-risk, vulnerable, and culturally under-represented youth populations, including youth in foster care/child welfare settings, juvenile justice, victims of trafficking, youth who have runaway or experience homelessness, youth with HIV/AIDS, expectant youth<strong>&nbsp;</strong>who are under 21 years of age and their partners, parenting youth who are under 21 years of age and their partners, and youth residing in areas with high birth rates for youth. Projects must implement at least three of the six congressionally mandated adulthood preparation subjects (APS) which include: 1) healthy relationships, 2) adolescent development, 3) financial literacy, 4) parent-child communication, 5) educational and career success, and 6) healthy life skills. Projects are required to conduct rigorous impact evaluations (randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental design studies with assignment to treatment or control group). PREIS evaluations must be conducted by an independent, third-party evaluator.</p><p>Interventions to be evaluated under this funding opportunity are expected to have compelling, positive preliminary evidence from previous research, but have not been evaluated through a randomized control trial or quasi-experimental design. Interventions must have a well-described theory of change, with intervention materials already developed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB

The Personal Responsibility Education Program-Innovative Strategies (PREIS) builds the evidence base for adolescent pregnancy prevention interventions that are effective with high risk and vulnerable youth populations and addresses gaps with new promising program models. PREIS funds rigorous impact evaluations of innovative youth pregnancy prevention interventions that target services to high-risk, vulnerable, and culturally under-represented youth populations, including youth in foster care/child welfare settings, juvenile justice, victims of trafficking, youth who have runaway or experience homelessness, youth with HIV/AIDS, expectant youth who are under 21 years of age and their partners, parenting youth who are under 21 years of age and their partners, and youth residing in areas with high birth rates for youth. Projects must implement at least three of the six congressionally mandated adulthood preparation subjects (APS) which include: 1) healthy relationships, 2) adolescent development, 3) financial literacy, 4) parent-child communication, 5) educational and career success, and 6) healthy life skills. Projects are required to conduct rigorous impact evaluations (randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental design studies with assignment to treatment or control group). PREIS evaluations must be conducted by an independent, third-party evaluator.Interventions to be evaluated under this funding opportunity are expected to have compelling, positive preliminary evidence from previous research, but have not been evaluated through a randomized control trial or quasi-experimental design. Interventions must have a well-described theory of change, with intervention materials already developed.

National Park Service

United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award. This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPS's intention to fund the following project activities. Task Agreement P17AC01292 under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00015 with the American Conservation Experience, for the project titled "Pinnacles Youth Partnership Program Crews."

National Park Service

United State Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award. This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPS's intention to fund the following project activities. Task Agreement P16AC01314 under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00015 with the American Conservation Experience, for the project titled "Pinnacles Youth Partnership Program Interns."

National Park Service

The initial Play, Learn, Serve, Work summer program piloted by ten Ys for two years will continue to provide a strong program effort in 2017 at those original ten Y and NPS sites to introduce urban youth to the outdoors and their national parks or historic sites. In addition, steps will be initiated to start PLSW programs in up to 5 new local Ys and respective NPS sites.

Points of Light

Funds volunteerism and civic engagement programs including youth service.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) seeks investigator-initiated research proposals to evaluate primary prevention-focused approaches to reduce suicide and interpersonal violence among youth and young adults (ages 10 to 24 years).This NOFO will support the evaluation of existing primary prevention approaches (i.e., approaches that are already developed and implemented or have been shown to be ready for implementation) that have not yet undergone rigorous evaluation. For this announcement, "approaches" can include programs, policies, or practices.Applicants can propose to evaluate approaches that: Reduce suicide-related outcomes, enhancing social connectedness and social cohesion at the community levelReduce or mitigate the impact of unhealthy behaviors or experiences in online spaces on suicide-related outcomesEvaluate approaches to reduce the incidence and/or harm caused by technology-facilitated forms of interpersonal violence

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA

<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) seeks investigator-initiated research proposals to evaluate primary prevention-focused approaches to reduce suicide and interpersonal violence among youth and young adults (ages 10 to 24 years).</p><p>This NOFO will support the evaluation of existing primary prevention approaches (i.e., approaches that are already developed and implemented or have been shown to be ready for implementation) that have not yet undergone rigorous evaluation. For this announcement, "approaches" can include programs, policies, or practices.</p><p>Applicants can propose to evaluate approaches that: &nbsp;</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e869b083987bd1520512ccf6520fbc318">Reduce suicide-related outcomes, enhancing social connectedness and social cohesion at the community level</li><li data-list-item-id="e6c8c34564d76c2979afef2e1111b097c">Reduce or mitigate the impact of unhealthy behaviors or experiences in online spaces on suicide-related outcomes</li><li data-list-item-id="e88043af589293206bea686b1146530a0">Evaluate approaches to reduce the incidence and/or harm caused by technology-facilitated forms of interpersonal violence&nbsp;</li></ul>

NCIPC - National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

1 Problem sexual behaviors (PSB) by adolescents account for a significant proportion (50-70%) of harmful 2 sexual behavior experienced by children, as reported in national surveys. Many—perhaps most—sexual harm 3 incidents committed by teenagers can be characterized as "crimes of opportunity" or "crimes of ignorance." 4 Teens are at risk of engaging in PSB due to a lack of knowledge and clear guidance regarding appropriate and 5 inappropriate sexual behaviors, consent, and the developmental differences between teens and younger 6 children. School-based preventive interventions have been developed to address PSB; however, most, if not 7 all, of these interventions have been designed for and evaluated with general samples of adolescents, their 8 families, and educators. The proposed research aims to address the gap that exists for teens with intellectual 9 and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), as well as their families and educators, who have been largely 10 neglected in PSB prevention efforts. This gap represents a missed opportunity to prevent children from being 11 victimized by PSB and to interrupt a destructive cycle for teens at risk of engaging in PSB. The overarching 12 goals of the proposed study are to establish the acceptability, feasibility, and safety of a PSB prevention 13 curriculum and related study procedures for teens with IDD and to evaluate its efficacy in a waitlist randomized 14 controlled trial. Our team developed the Responsible Behavior with Youth and Children (RBYC) intervention as 15 a school-based program to prevent the onset of PSB among neurotypical teens. In collaboration with IDD 16 experts, we adapted RBYC for use with teens with mild to moderate IDD ages 14 to 19. Following principles of 17 community-based participatory research, we partnered with teens with IDD, their parents, and educators to 18 adapt the content and develop educational videos. RBYC-IDD is an 8-session curriculum designed to promote 19 safe and appropriate interactions between teens and younger children and peers, both in person and online. 20 Specifically, we aim to: (1) Ensure acceptability, feasibility, safety, and utility of a classroom-based universal 21 intervention and procedures to assess intervention effects on the prevention of PSB by teens with IDD; (2) to 22 evaluate the immediate effects (pre-post design) and sustained effects (3-month follow-up) of RBYC-IDD on 23 targeted constructs; and (3) to assess the differential impact of RBYC-IDD based on student characteristics 24 including sex, prior history of child maltreatment victimization, and student disability type and severity. To 25 complete study RCT we will recruit 12 special education schools in Maryland. Schools will be randomly 26 assigned to either the intervention group (6 schools) or the control group (6 schools). Participating students 27 (~150), their parents (~150), and teachers (~24) will complete assessment batteries at pre-intervention, post- 28 intervention, and at the three-month follow-up. We aim to establish an initial evidence base for RBYC-IDD. To 29 our knowledge, this will be the first school-based universal program designed to address the onset of PSB 30 among teens with IDD—a largely overlooked gap in PSB prevention.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis

The purpose of this program is to improve local awareness among youth and young adults of the risks associated with fentanyl and provide youth and young adults with opioid use disorder and other substance use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery support services.

Labor Department

This notice announces allotments for PY 2025 for WIOA Title I Youth, Adult, and Dislocated Worker Activities programs; allotments for Employment Service (ES) activities under the Wagner-Peyser Act for PY 2025, and the allotments of Workforce Information Grants to States for PY 2025.

Labor Department

This notice announces allotments for PY 2026 for WIOA Title I Youth, Adult, and Dislocated Worker Activities programs; allotments for ES activities under the Wagner-Peyser Act for PY 2026, and the allotments of Workforce Information Grants to States for PY 2026.

The Swish Program Steering Committee

SWISH (Serving With Integrity and Shooting Hoops) Is a pilot program created to serve African American young men through basketball & mentorship. This 14 week program for 30 youth will include basketball skills training, and educational workshops. The culminating event will be a 'Shots for Hope' tournament for the entire community. The program will operate Monday through Wednesday from 1-4pm at Cleveland High School, 5511 - 15th Avenue South.

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

The purpose of the Promise Neighborhoods program is to significantly improve the academic and developmental outcomes of children and youth living in the most distressed communities of the United States, including ensuring school readiness, high school graduation, and access to a community-based continuum of high-quality services. The program serves neighborhoods with high concentrations of individuals with low incomes; multiple signs of distress, which may include high rates of poverty, childhood obesity, academic challenges, and juvenile delinquency, adjudication, or incarceration; and adverse childhood experiences; and also serves schools implementing comprehensive support and improvement activities or targeted support and improvement activities under section 1111(d) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA). All strategies in the continuum of solutions must be accessible to children with disabilities and English learners.

National Park Service

Through this agreement, the NPS and NCTA will work together on a variety of programs and activities, including: organizing crafts and museum exhibits; developing traditional music presentations and programs; training park personnel in cultural presentation techniques; assisting local non-profit groups with organizing cultural events in national parks; and strategically linking artist and art organizations with parks to create a sense of place, broaden the scope of experience for American artists (especially youth), while improving quality of life.

U.S. Mission to Algeria

<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Summary</p><p>The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Algiers is launching a competitive program to catalyze innovation and commerce between the United States and Algeria and advance key U.S. foreign policy priorities. The initiative aims to strengthen commercial ties, expand market access for American companies, and promote American business models and technology, particularly in entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence as well as English language development. Target audiences include Algerian students and young leaders (ages 18-35), entrepreneurs, and mid-career professionals, with a focus on building partnerships between U.S. and Algerian institutions and improving knowledge relevant to U.S. business and technology standards. </p><p>The Embassy may play an active role in guiding and monitoring the program, while recipients will manage implementation and outreach. Competitive proposals should support a priority program area (see below) and should include a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, institution/s or private sector companies that will promote increased cooperation between the people of the United States and Algeria even after the program has finished. </p><p>A.&nbsp;&nbsp;ELIGIBILITY</p><p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Eligible Applicants</p><p>The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Algeria and any other</p><p>country for projects that would have any significant bonds with the priority programs</p><p>Areas and will be implemented in Algeria.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience. Public and private educational institutions</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Individuals: Specialized professional individuals</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-profit or governmental educational institutions</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Governmental institutions</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social enterprises: public or private.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Museums</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Press and media: Including public and private traditional media outlets.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entities specialized in the project fields.</p><p>For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO.&nbsp;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. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331. </p><p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost Sharing or Matching</p><p>Cost sharing or matching is encouraged, but not required for this funding opportunity. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Eligibility Requirements</p><p>All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section E.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.&nbsp;</p><p>Optional: Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding under this funding opportunity.</p><p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This opportunity will not support: </p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Projects relating to partisan political activity;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charitable or development activities; including direct social services such as medical, psychological, and/or humanitarian support</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction projects;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Projects that support specific religious activities;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fund-raising campaigns;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lobbying for specific legislation or programs</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scientific research or surveys;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial projects;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; </p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Projects that duplicate existing projects; or</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Illegal activities</p><p>B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PROGRAM DESCRIPTION</p><p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Project Background, Goals, and Objectives</p><p>The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas listed below. &nbsp;</p><p>Examples of Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Professional and academic exchanges and programs;</p><p>Priority Program Areas/Goals: Applicants may submit a proposal to address the program goals below. Proposals should focus on one or more of the priority outcomes, but applicants may also recommend their own objective.&nbsp;</p><p>Goal 1.&nbsp;Advance Commercial Diplomacy </p><p>The U.S. Embassy invites proposals that strengthen commercial ties between the United States and Algeria. This is a priority for the U.S. Embassy because it expands market access for American companies, supports workforce development, and fosters a business ecosystem that is conducive to American engagement. </p><p>Applicants should consider designing programs that promote American business models, create new talent pipelines, stimulate entrepreneurship. and include mechanisms for measuring commercial outcomes.</p><p>Project Audience(s): All programs should focus on audiences in Algeria. Proposals should describe both the primary and secondary audiences for the program. Primary audiences are those who will participate directly in the program, and secondary audiences include those reached indirectly – for example, via social media or traditional media. Specific audiences who are considered a priority for awards funded under this Annual Program Statement include:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Students and young leaders between the ages of 18-35;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entrepreneurs and small business owners; </p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rising and mid-career industry and creative professionals. </p><p>Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas.&nbsp;</p><p>Strengthened Partnerships between Algerian and American universities, research institutions, creative hubs, and business incubators. </p><p>Increased Pipelines for Algerian students and young leaders to work for, engage with, and promote American companies. </p><p>Improved Ability among target audiences in English language, American business standards, and American approaches to commercialization and entrepreneurship,</p><p>Increased Adoption of American business models and operational standards within Algeria’s emerging industries, including in Algeria’s sports and entertainment industries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Goal 2.&nbsp;Promote English Language to Strengthen Economic, Security, and Cultural Ties</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The U.S. Embassy invites proposals that expand access to high-quality English language learning and promote English as a tool for academic, professional, and cross-cultural advancement in Algeria. This is a priority for the U.S. Embassy because English proficiency opens doors to global education, workforce readiness and employability, and supports private sector growth and entrepreneurship.&nbsp;Strong English capability help Algerians participate more fully in international business and innovation ecosystems, and enhance collaboration between Algerian and American companies, people and institutions. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Applicants should consider designing programs that enhance English language teaching and learning, develop innovative resources or curricula, and create opportunities for Algerians to use English in real-world contexts. Proposals may include teacher training, English language camps, conversation clubs, digital learning platforms, or partnerships with U.S. educational institutions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Project Audience(s): All programs should focus on audiences in Algeria. Proposals should describe both the primary and secondary audiences for the program. Primary audiences are those who will participate directly in the program, and secondary audiences include those reached indirectly – for example, via social media or traditional media. Specific audiences who are considered a priority for awards funded under this Annual Program Statement include:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;English language teachers and educators;</p><p>Priority Outcome(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increased English language proficiency among Algerian youth, educators, and professionals.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strengthened capacity of Algerian English language teachers through training and professional development.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expanded access to American educational and cultural resources in English.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhanced opportunities for Algerians to participate in academic, professional, and cultural exchanges with the United States.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater use of English in Algerian academic, business, and civic life.</p><p> Goal 3.&nbsp;Promote American Innovation in Algeria’s Technological Transformation</p><p>The U.S. Embassy invites proposals that position the United States as Algeria’s preferred partner in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. This is a priority for the U.S. Embassy because it promotes American technology frameworks, accelerates the adoption of U.S. generative AI solutions, and cultivates ties with American nstitutions and research ecosystems that promote American models of academic excellence and innovation.</p><p>Applicants should consider designing programs that promote the adoption of American technology, train target audiences in its utilization, and strengthen technological partnerships with Algerian universities or business incubators. </p><p>Project Audience(s): Who are the primary beneficiaries?&nbsp;Include possible audience characteristics, such as demographics, professional background or geographic location. Aim to specify at least three. </p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Students and young leaders between the ages of 18-35;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entrepreneurs and small business owners; </p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rising and mid-career industry professionals and engineers. </p><p>Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas.</p><p>Increased receptivity toward collaboration with American companies and institutions in the field of AI and emerging technologies.</p><p>Improved AI Literacy among target audiences, including youth and entrepreneurs, learned on American generative AI. </p><p>Strengthened Partnerships between Algerian and U.S. universities, research institutions, and innovation hubs.</p><p>Increased Adoption of U.S. AI-enabled products and American AI standards within Algerian institutions and businesses. </p><p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Substantial Involvement </p><p>If this award will be a cooperative agreement or an FAA with substantial involvement, you must include a description of the substantial involvement in this section, including a summary of the expected roles and responsibilities of the U.S. Embassy and Recipient. </p><p>●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Embassy Roles and Responsibilities</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp;The U.S. Embassy will provide substantial involvement throughout the award period if the grantee is awarded a cooperative agreement. Embassy staff will approve selection of program participants, review proposed publications and materials, and offer guidance on program content to ensure alignment with U.S. policy objectives. The Embassy will also facilitate connections with American institutions, provide input on the development of training modules, and be involved in monitoring to ensure intended outcomes are achieved.</p><p>●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recipient Roles and Responsibilities</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp;The Recipient will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the program, including logistics, outreach, and coordination with local partners. The Recipient will design and deliver training activities, develop program materials, and manage participant engagement. The Recipient will also be responsible for collecting and reporting data on program outcomes, maintaining regular communication with the U.S. Embassy, and incorporating Embassy feedback into program activities and deliverables.</p>

U.S. Mission to Algeria

1. Executive SummaryThe U.S. Department of State s Embassy Algiers is launching a competitive program to catalyze innovation and commerce between the United States and Algeria and advance key U.S. foreign policy priorities. The initiative aims to strengthen commercial ties, expand market access for American companies, and promote American business models and technology, particularly in entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence as well as English language development. Target audiences include Algerian students and young leaders (ages 18-35), entrepreneurs, and mid-career professionals, with a focus on building partnerships between U.S. and Algerian institutions and improving knowledge relevant to U.S. business and technology standards. The Embassy may play an active role in guiding and monitoring the program, while recipients will manage implementation and outreach. Competitive proposals should support a priority program area (see below) and should include a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, institution/s or private sector companies that will promote increased cooperation between the people of the United States and Algeria even after the program has finished. A. ELIGIBILITY1. Eligible ApplicantsThe Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Algeria and any othercountry for projects that would have any significant bonds with the priority programsAreas and will be implemented in Algeria. Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience. Public and private educational institutions Individuals: Specialized professional individuals Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions Non-profit or governmental educational institutions Governmental institutions Social enterprises: public or private. Museums Press and media: Including public and private traditional media outlets. Entities specialized in the project fields.For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. 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. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331. 2. Cost Sharing or MatchingCost sharing or matching is encouraged, but not required for this funding opportunity. 3. Other Eligibility RequirementsAll organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section E.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. Optional: Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding under this funding opportunity.4. This opportunity will not support: Projects relating to partisan political activity; Charitable or development activities; including direct social services such as medical, psychological, and/or humanitarian support Construction projects; Projects that support specific religious activities; Fund-raising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs Scientific research or surveys; Commercial projects; Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; Projects that duplicate existing projects; or Illegal activitiesB. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION1. Project Background, Goals, and ObjectivesThe Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas listed below. Examples of Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; Professional and academic exchanges and programs;Priority Program Areas/Goals: Applicants may submit a proposal to address the program goals below. Proposals should focus on one or more of the priority outcomes, but applicants may also recommend their own objective. Goal 1. Advance Commercial Diplomacy The U.S. Embassy invites proposals that strengthen commercial ties between the United States and Algeria. This is a priority for the U.S. Embassy because it expands market access for American companies, supports workforce development, and fosters a business ecosystem that is conducive to American engagement. Applicants should consider designing programs that promote American business models, create new talent pipelines, stimulate entrepreneurship. and include mechanisms for measuring commercial outcomes.Project Audience(s): All programs should focus on audiences in Algeria. Proposals should describe both the primary and secondary audiences for the program. Primary audiences are those who will participate directly in the program, and secondary audiences include those reached indirectly for example, via social media or traditional media. Specific audiences who are considered a priority for awards funded under this Annual Program Statement include: Students and young leaders between the ages of 18-35; Entrepreneurs and small business owners; Rising and mid-career industry and creative professionals. Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas. Strengthened Partnerships between Algerian and American universities, research institutions, creative hubs, and business incubators. Increased Pipelines for Algerian students and young leaders to work for, engage with, and promote American companies. Improved Ability among target audiences in English language, American business standards, and American approaches to commercialization and entrepreneurship,Increased Adoption of American business models and operational standards within Algeria s emerging industries, including in Algeria s sports and entertainment industries. Goal 2. Promote English Language to Strengthen Economic, Security, and Cultural Ties The U.S. Embassy invites proposals that expand access to high-quality English language learning and promote English as a tool for academic, professional, and cross-cultural advancement in Algeria. This is a priority for the U.S. Embassy because English proficiency opens doors to global education, workforce readiness and employability, and supports private sector growth and entrepreneurship. Strong English capability help Algerians participate more fully in international business and innovation ecosystems, and enhance collaboration between Algerian and American companies, people and institutions. Applicants should consider designing programs that enhance English language teaching and learning, develop innovative resources or curricula, and create opportunities for Algerians to use English in real-world contexts. Proposals may include teacher training, English language camps, conversation clubs, digital learning platforms, or partnerships with U.S. educational institutions. Project Audience(s): All programs should focus on audiences in Algeria. Proposals should describe both the primary and secondary audiences for the program. Primary audiences are those who will participate directly in the program, and secondary audiences include those reached indirectly for example, via social media or traditional media. Specific audiences who are considered a priority for awards funded under this Annual Program Statement include: English language teachers and educators;Priority Outcome(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas. Increased English language proficiency among Algerian youth, educators, and professionals. Strengthened capacity of Algerian English language teachers through training and professional development. Expanded access to American educational and cultural resources in English. Enhanced opportunities for Algerians to participate in academic, professional, and cultural exchanges with the United States. Greater use of English in Algerian academic, business, and civic life. Goal 3. Promote American Innovation in Algeria s Technological TransformationThe U.S. Embassy invites proposals that position the United States as Algeria s preferred partner in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. This is a priority for the U.S. Embassy because it promotes American technology frameworks, accelerates the adoption of U.S. generative AI solutions, and cultivates ties with American nstitutions and research ecosystems that promote American models of academic excellence and innovation.Applicants should consider designing programs that promote the adoption of American technology, train target audiences in its utilization, and strengthen technological partnerships with Algerian universities or business incubators. Project Audience(s): Who are the primary beneficiaries? Include possible audience characteristics, such as demographics, professional background or geographic location. Aim to specify at least three. Students and young leaders between the ages of 18-35; Entrepreneurs and small business owners; Rising and mid-career industry professionals and engineers. Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas.Increased receptivity toward collaboration with American companies and institutions in the field of AI and emerging technologies.Improved AI Literacy among target audiences, including youth and entrepreneurs, learned on American generative AI. Strengthened Partnerships between Algerian and U.S. universities, research institutions, and innovation hubs.Increased Adoption of U.S. AI-enabled products and American AI standards within Algerian institutions and businesses. 2. Substantial Involvement If this award will be a cooperative agreement or an FAA with substantial involvement, you must include a description of the substantial involvement in this section, including a summary of the expected roles and responsibilities of the U.S. Embassy and Recipient. U.S. Embassy Roles and Responsibilitieso The U.S. Embassy will provide substantial involvement throughout the award period if the grantee is awarded a cooperative agreement. Embassy staff will approve selection of program participants, review proposed publications and materials, and offer guidance on program content to ensure alignment with U.S. policy objectives. The Embassy will also facilitate connections with American institutions, provide input on the development of training modules, and be involved in monitoring to ensure intended outcomes are achieved. Recipient Roles and Responsibilitieso The Recipient will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the program, including logistics, outreach, and coordination with local partners. The Recipient will design and deliver training activities, develop program materials, and manage participant engagement. The Recipient will also be responsible for collecting and reporting data on program outcomes, maintaining regular communication with the U.S. Embassy, and incorporating Embassy feedback into program activities and deliverables.

U.S. Mission to Burundi

The U.S. Department of State s Embassy Bujumbura announces an open competition to implement a program to support U.S. policy objectives and promote shared interests. Projects must promote Freedom250 and align with policy goals such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Specifically, the projects should showcase American leadership and excellence in sports-particularly in Basketball, and health, notably by celebrating American sports excellence during the American decade of sports. The target audience should be youth and young professionals aged 15-35 representing emerging voices, as well as opinion leaders to convey information and reach the broader population. The program shall pursue four core goals: advancing U.S. public diplomacy, strengthening people-to-people ties, capitalizing on the Decade of Sport, and promoting physical and mental health. Together, these efforts will position Sports as a catalyst for goodwill, cultural exchange, and community well-being.

U.S. Mission to Myanmar

1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives PD small grants projects must clearly advance America First foreign policy principles by demonstrating how the proposed activities make the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, while celebrating Freedom250 and American excellence. Priority will be given to projects that deliver tangible, measurable benefits to U.S. interests; elevate U.S. leadership and credibility; promote reciprocal and mutually beneficial engagement with Burma, and focus on one of the priority areas outlined below. COMMERCIAL ADVANCEMENT Projects that advance U.S. Burma economic ties and U.S. prosperity by strengthening entrepreneurs and businesses that align with U.S. commercial and strategic interests. Proposals should promote robust commercial diplomacy and workforce competitiveness, including through the use of innovation, digital tools, and AI enabled technologies, and create concrete opportunities for U.S. linked trade, investment, and integration into U.S.-relevant supply chains. DIGITAL FREEDOM, ONLINE SAFETY, AND ANTI SCAM AWARENESS Projects that strengthen digital literacy and help protect users from online harms that threaten U.S. and Burmese interests. Proposals should focus on exposing and countering fraudulent online schemes and scam centers; building skills to recognize, avoid, and report online fraud, identity theft, and financial scams; and promoting responsible, secure use of digital platforms and tools, including in cross border and U.S. linked online activity. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING Programs that advance America First priorities by providing Business English and English for Entrepreneurship essential to U.S. linked trade, investment, and regional stability. Proposals should build high level English skills needed to work with American companies, navigate U.S. standards and contracts, participate in regional supply chains, and engage in lawful, rules based economic activity. Activities may include targeted English training for professionals, entrepreneurs, and future business leaders that uses U.S. materials, terminology, and case studies and clearly supports U.S. economic and strategic interests in the Indo Pacific. REGIONAL STABILITY AND AMERICAN EXCELLENCE Projects that explain and highlight the U.S. role in maintaining a free, open, and secure Indo Pacific, and that underscore American excellence in security cooperation, governance, innovation, and economic leadership. Proposals should deepen understanding of how U.S. policies, alliances, and economic engagement contribute to regional stability and why this benefits the United States. Activities may include programs that feature U.S. experts or content on Indo Pacific strategy, maritime and economic security, or resilient supply chains, and that clearly communicate U.S. strengths, values, and strategic objectives to Burma based audiences. EDUCATION Programs that advance America First priorities and American excellence by equipping Burma s students and young adults with skill based and vocational training that strengthens U.S. relevant economic competitiveness. Proposals should promote accurate understanding of U.S. education, institutions, and culture; and build durable linkages with American academic, vocational, and cultural institutions. Activities may include training for students, faculty, or artists that uses U.S. curricula, standards, or expertise and clearly supports U.S. interests, policies, and reputation in Burma, consistent with applicable travel restrictions and visa policies. Project Audiences: Primary beneficiaries of PD small grants may include, but are not limited to: Emerging leaders across Burma seeking to expand professional collaboration and leadership impact; Youth and early-career professionals developing workforce, digital, entrepreneurial, or technical skills aligned with economic growth sectors; Educators, entrepreneurs, civil society professionals, or public and private sector practitioners engaged in innovation, applied education, or digital security initiatives. Target audiences may vary depending on project design but should clearly identify geographic reach, professional background, and demographic characteristics relevant to project objectives. Project Goals: Funded projects should advance one or more of the following goals: Strengthen U.S. Burma economic engagement by building the capacity of Burmese entrepreneurs, professionals, and students to participate in U.S.-linked commerce, trade, and supply chains. Protect U.S. interests in the digital space by equipping audiences with the skills to identify, avoid, and report online fraud, scams, and digital threats. Advance English language proficiency in professional and entrepreneurial contexts to enable meaningful participation in U.S.-linked economic activity and rules-based regional commerce. Elevate understanding of U.S leadership and strategic objectives in the Indo-Pacific by communicating American strengths, values, and policy priorities to Burma-based audiences. Promote American excellence and educational opportunity by connecting Burmese participants with U.S. curricula, institutions, expertise, and cultural content. Project Objectives: All projects funded under this competition must support at least one of the following objectives: Strengthen U.S.-Burma economic ties by building the capacity of Burmese entrepreneurs, business professionals, or students to engage with U.S.-linked trade, investment, supply chains, or commercial opportunities. Advance digital literacy and online safety by equipping Burmese audiences with the skills to recognize, avoid, and report online fraud, scams, and digital threats that target U.S. interests. Improve English language proficiency in professional or entrepreneurial contexts to enable meaningful participation in U.S.-linked economic activity, rules-based commerce, and regional supply chains. Promote American excellence and educational opportunity by connecting Burmese students, faculty, or young adults with U.S. curricula, expertise, or cultural content. Deepen understanding of U.S. leadership, values, and strategic objectives in the Indo-Pacific by communicating American strengths, policies, and contributions to regional stability to Burmese audiences. Note: Please see detail information by clicking Related Document tab.

U.S. Mission to Jamaica

The U.S. Embassy Kingston announces an open competition advancing U.S.-Jamaica partnership through the Freedom 250 framework Innovate, Ignite, and Inspire, supporting projects that strengthen bilateral ties and deliver measurable results in economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and national security. Innovate projects demonstrate how democratic principles and technological excellence create mutual prosperity through AI bootcamps and STEM education, positioning Jamaica as a competitive economic partner aligned with U.S. priorities. Ignite initiatives equip youth with tools for informed civic participation, including workshops that combat misinformation and governance fellowships that build stable societies sharing America's commitment to common cultural values. Inspire initiatives demonstrate U.S. commitment to global diplomacy through debate, media literacy, health literacy campaigns, and community townhalls that protect mutual interests. Target audiences include youth, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations. Programs must deliver measurable impact aligned with U.S. strategic priorities: fostering innovation-driven growth, strengthening democratic institutions, and building resilient communities. This opportunity reinforces the United States' commitment to advancing prosperity, security, and free expression.