# YALI Festival(s) 2023

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-nbo-pds-fy23-002-yali-festival-s-2023/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346633

> U.S. Mission to Kenya offered grants of up to $60,000 (at least $40,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on July 8, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-NBO-PDS-FY23-002 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kenya |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 8, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $60,000 |
| Award floor | $40,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

PDS Nairobi encourages applications from 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; and • Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to implement a series of Young African Leader Initiative (YALI) Festivals that showcase and celebrate the inspirational experiences and motivational stories of YALI alumni and generate discussions in communities across Kenya on topics of mutual interest to Kenya and the United States of America. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Project activities must take place in three or more locations in Kenya, and be directed at Kenyan audiences/participants, although they may involve and engage regional YALI alumni. Program Objectives: Successful proposals will engage Kenyan and could engage select regional alumni of the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) and Regional Leadership Center (RLC) to plan and execute a series of festival-style, public outreach events in at least three (or more) communities across Kenya, that include sessions modeled after TEDTalks and/or Ignite Talks and utilize materials from the YALI Network. Visit www.YALI.state.gov for more information. Activities and events should include, but are not limited to: 1. Stimulating and interactive presentations by YALI alumni modeled on TEDTalk and/or Ignite Talks; 2. Engaging, interactive entertainment activities (e.g., poetry slam, open mic sessions, etc.) reflecting and incorporating the themes of the YALI Network materials and campaigns; and 3. Sessions offering communities a chance to interact and network with YALI alumni, such as “speed mentoring,” networking sessions, or discussion about YALI Network materials and pledges. Successful grantees should arrange: 1. Active and enthusiastic YALI alumni participation, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya; 2. Inclusive and secure public participation, to include but not limited to organizing advertising, health and safety planning, registration procedures, sign language and other inclusive interpretation and accommodation, necessary facilities, etc.; 3. All logistical details required, to include but not limited to venues, transportation and/or lodging, audiovisual/information technology support, catering, etc.; 4. In cooperation with the U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-NBO-PDS-FY23-002 still open?

No. It closed on July 8, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for YALI Festival(s) 2023?

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 YALI Festival(s) 2023?

Closed July 8, 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 $60,000 each.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.