72011521APS00002: USAID Youth Development Activity
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 Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty notices from 2021.
Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty offered grants of up to $3.8 million (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award worth $3.8 million in total. Applications closed on April 5, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 4, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.8 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$3.8 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | February 4, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 5, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 5, 2021 |
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"
Eligibility is provided in Section C of the APS
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $3.8 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking initial applications from qualified entities to co-design the USAID Youth Development Activity. Eligibility for this award is restricted to qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations. USAID intends to invite the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity, based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO, to co-design the activity with USAID. USAID intends to make an award to the appliant(s) following the finalization of that design, subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. The purpose of this activity is inclusive workforce development for youth aged 15-25 to advance their self-reliance and professional trajectory in the modern market economy and to ensure development into a 21st century skilled workforce who obtain gainful employment and contribute to civic life.
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 72011521APS00002 still open?
No. It closed on April 5, 2021.
Who can apply for USAID Youth Development Activity?
Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for USAID Youth Development Activity?
Closed April 5, 2021. 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 $3.8 million each. About $3.8 million in total for one award.
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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