72060322RFA00002: Youth Employment (YE) 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 Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa notices from 2022.
Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa offered grants of up to $16.0 million (at least $15.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award worth $16.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 8, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 18, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$16.0 million
- Award floor$15.0 million
- Total funding$16.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 22, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 8, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 5, 2022 |
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 for this NOFO is not restricted. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $16.0 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’s (USAID) Mission in Djibouti (USAID/Djibouti) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID/Djibouti Youth Employment (YE) Activity, subject to the availability of funds. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. The goal of this activity is to increase youth employment through strengthened workforce programs and expanded links to quality jobs. The activity’s objective is to increase employment with greater access, equity, and effectiveness. The activity will support United States Government (USG) priorities and Government of Djibouti (GoDj)-led efforts to increase readiness for, and access to, quality employment opportunities for Djiboutian youth. The activity will pursue transformative and sustainable change by collaborating closely with local stakeholders to facilitate the development of promising sectors and sub-sectors, increasing job opportunities/availability for well-prepared Djiboutian youth.
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 72060322RFA00002 still open?
No. It closed on September 8, 2022.
Who can apply for Youth Employment (YE) Activity?
Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Youth Employment (YE) Activity?
Closed September 8, 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 $16.0 million each. About $16.0 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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