RFI-641-23-00001: USAID/ Ghana Youth 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 Ghana USAID-Accra notices from 2023.
Ghana USAID-Accra offered grants of up to $12.0 million (at least $10.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $12.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 8, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 8, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$12.0 million
- Award floor$10.0 million
- Total funding$12.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | February 8, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 8, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 8, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
To be determined depending on the responses received.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $12.0 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
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, NOT a Request for Applications (RFA). Responses to this RFI shall not be portrayed as applications and will not be accepted by the United States Government (USG) to form a binding agreement. This RFI must not be construed as a commitment by the USG to issue an award, or to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any comments. Responses/comments on this RFI are strictly voluntary. The Activity will support rural and urban youth in northern Ghana with a range of sustainable opportunities, tools, and support systems that enable them to improve their livelihoods, increase their abilities to contribute as both economically and socially productive individuals, promote peace, and become engaged community members. The activity will give special attention to the needs of girls, the disabled, and other disadvantaged groups.
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 RFI-641-23-00001 still open?
No. It closed on March 8, 2023.
Who can apply for USAID/ Ghana Youth Activity?
Ghana USAID-Accra accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for USAID/ Ghana Youth Activity?
Closed March 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 $12.0 million each. About $12.0 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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