# YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM – LOCAL PARTNER

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/011-fy2022-youth-leadership-program-local-partner/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/341463

> U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina offered grants of up to $130,000 (at least $60,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $130,000 in total. Applications closed on July 29, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 011-FY2022 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 29, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $130,000 |
| Award floor | $60,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $130,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.900 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

BIH. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the eligibility requirements outlined in this section are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to work in all parts of BiH, whether independently or in cooperation with a partner organization.

## What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposal submissions from Bosnia and Herzegovinian (BiH) public and private non-profit organizations to implement the Youth Leadership and Teacher Professional Development Program, pending the availability of FY 2022 AEECA funds. This NOFO is for the implementation of the BiH component of the Youth Leadership Program. Mandatory Components: 1. The Youth Leadership Program (YLP) should be organized for 18 high school students aged 15-19, and 3 teachers from three communities in BiH to reflect the country’s diversity and administrative divisions, for a total of 21 participants in one program. 2. The Youth Leadership Program is a substantive three to four week exchange program in the United States, and it takes place in at least two different cities. The program should incorporate a pre-departure orientation in Sarajevo and an 8-month period during which participants conduct a Community Action Project (CAP) in their hometowns. 3. The program should include group discussions, experiential learning activities, and exercises that focus on the themes outlined below and include aspects of leadership, teambuilding, collective problem-solving skills, effective communication, appreciation of diversity, and management skills. Participants should gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. 4. The program should represent diverse BiH political and social viewpoints, as well as other aspects of diversity. The program should foster the Embassy’s mission to promote mutual understanding between citizens of other countries and citizens of the United States. 5. The program should include a monitoring plan for follow-on engagement and project implementation once participants return home. In addition to developing participants’ leadership skills, the program should provide participants with an in-depth examination of one of the themes outlined below. Youth Leadership Program Themes: The Youth Leadership Program will introduce participants to a comprehensive survey of civic education, community service, and youth leadership development. Activities will focus on building their knowledge and skill levels in these areas. The students and educators will participate in workshops, community service activities, meetings with community leaders, and discussion groups and will have opportunities for substantive interaction with each other and their American peers.

## Questions people ask

### Is 011-FY2022 still open?

No. It closed on July 29, 2022.

### Who can apply for YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM – LOCAL PARTNER?

U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM – LOCAL PARTNER?

Closed July 29, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $130,000 each. About $130,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won AEECA/ESF PD Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 2,295 awards worth $192 million in that time.