7200AA23RFA00011: Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Legacy and Localization
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Agency for International Development notices from 2023.
Agency for International Development offered grants of up to $57.0 million to any type of organization. Applications closed on June 1, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 8, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$57.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 18, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 1, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 1, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Please see Section C in the NOFO
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $57.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is contemplating the award of a Cooperative Agreement to implement Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) activities. USAID anticipates issuing one Cooperative Agreement. The authority for the NOFO is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Please refer to the Program Description for a complete statement of goals and expected results. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meet the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO. Selection of a successful Applicant will be based on two phases: Phase 1, concept note and Phase 2, co-design with the Apparently Successful Applicant (ASA) from Phase 1 and evaluation of full application. Eligible parties interested in submitting a concept note are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, submission requirements and selection process. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance. Please refer to the attached NOFO in "Related Documents" in this announcement.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 7200AA23RFA00011 still open?
No. It closed on June 1, 2023.
Who can apply for Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Legacy and Localization?
Agency for International Development accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Legacy and Localization?
Closed June 1, 2023. 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 $57.0 million each.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.
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