# Accessible/Inclusive Work Readiness

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-nbo-pds-fy22-005-accessible-inclusive-work-readiness/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/342811

> U.S. Mission to Kenya offered grants of up to $22,000 (at least $22,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on August 30, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-NBO-PDS-FY22-005 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kenya |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 30, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $22,000 |
| Award floor | $22,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.441 |

## Who can apply

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

The following organizations are eligible to apply: Kenya-based organizations, institutions, and individuals. They may partner with U.S.-based entities, but the grant recipient must be based in Kenya, including• Kenya-registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience • Kenyan Individuals • Kenya-based non-profit or governmental educational institutions • Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The U.S. Embassy in Kenya of the U.S. Department of State invites you to submit a cooperative agreement proposal, not to exceed $22,000 to develop and implement a program on Inclusive Work Readiness and organize a Tech Opportunities Summit. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Nairobi, Lamu, Mombasa and Nakuru regions. Program Objectives: Work readiness skills are the foundational skills needed to be minimally qualified for a specific occupation as determined through a job analysis or occupational profile. Equipped with often-missing cognitive, technical, digital, and self-advocacy skills, 18–35-year-old Kenyans, including those living with disabilities, could greatly improve their employability and attract opportunities that could advance their socio-economic wellbeing as well as that of the country. In cooperation with the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kenya, this award will develop and implement a program on Inclusive Work Readiness and organize a Tech Opportunities Summit to be held in-person at the five American Spaces in Nairobi (2), Lamu, Mombasa, and Nakuru. Specifically, the implementer should be able to, at a minimum, conduct the following activities: Develop a workshop series of 10-12 modules (with one or more sessions per module) to include topics such as: job seeker visibility, CV/Resume and application letter writing, navigating applicant tracking systems, networking, interviewing skills, salary negotiation, career growth mapping, and job retention among other relevant skills. Content can be original or re-purposed but must be copyright- and royalty-free and may include content freely available from U.S. government websites. Publish workshop-related content on availed platforms for participant access and to review progress. Recruit a minimum of 250 target audience participants across all five locations. A minimum of 150 of the recruited participants are expected to successfully complete the workshop series. Facilitate in-person and/or virtual workshops or sessions at all five locations covering the pre-packaged modules. Include expert guest speakers as needed and appropriate. (Venues are available free-of-charge; grant proposal should include any workshop materials, refreshments, and travel expenses anticipated. Ideally, there would be at least one in-person session at each of the five locations.) Collaborate with the U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-NBO-PDS-FY22-005 still open?

No. It closed on August 30, 2022.

### Who can apply for Accessible/Inclusive Work Readiness?

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

### What is the deadline for Accessible/Inclusive Work Readiness?

Closed August 30, 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 $22,000 each.

### Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Project Harmony Inc, Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo. The program made 1,809 awards worth $35.9 million in that time.