Background
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Macedonia is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified registered Macedonian organizations to fund a program entitled “Youth Ethnic Integration (YEI) Activity.” The overall goal of the Youth Ethnic Integration (YEI) activity is to improve interethnic cohesion among youth by creating conditions for positive interactions and cultivating democratic and civic values and behaviors.
YEI aims to achieve the following two core complementary objectives:
- Strengthened interethnic cohesion in the education system and
- Strengthened civic culture and behaviors among youth at the school and community level
Eligibility
- Limited to Local Organizations (qualified local, Macedonian entities, such as private, non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to
forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special
interest associations)
- Is organized under the laws of the recipient country, i.e. Macedonia;
- Has its principal place of business in Macedonia.
- Is majority-owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the recipient country or is managed by the governing body,
the majority of whose members are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Macedonia and
- Is not controlled by a foreign entity or by an individual or individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of Macedonia.
Budget
Award Ceiling: $5,853,000
Award Floor: $5,500,000
Deadline: 21 December 2016