New Youth Development Activity | RFA 176 17 000004

Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 176 17 000004

The New Youth Development Activity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 176-17-000004) is a discretionary USAID funding opportunity designed to support youth development in the Kyrgyz Republic. Managed through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), with the issuing office listed as USAID-Almaty (Agency for International Development, Kazakhstan), the opportunity sits in the community development space and uses a cooperative agreement as its funding instrument. In practical terms, a cooperative agreement typically means the awardee would implement the program while USAID remains actively involved in program direction, coordination, and oversight compared with a more hands-off grant.

The core purpose of the opportunity is to help young people in selected, targeted communities take a more active and constructive role in civic, social, and economic life. The intent is not only to increase youth participation, but to do so in ways that are positive for communities and that translate into tangible improvements for young people themselves, their families, and the broader community. The framing signals a focus on young people as contributors and leaders rather than simply beneficiaries, with an emphasis on engagement that strengthens community life and local development outcomes.

USAID indicates that the resulting activity is meant to align with and reinforce three key policy and strategy frameworks: USAID's Youth in Development Policy, USAID's approach to positive youth development, and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic's (GoKR) Youth Development Strategy. This alignment suggests applicants would be expected to design programs that reflect widely used youth development principles such as building skills and assets, expanding access to opportunities, supporting healthy and safe transitions to adulthood, and creating enabling environments where youth can participate meaningfully. It also signals that the activity should be compatible with national priorities in the Kyrgyz Republic, potentially strengthening coordination with government institutions and improving the chances that successful interventions can be sustained.

The funding details indicate a single anticipated award, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000 and an expected number of awards listed as 1. This implies a competitive process aiming to select one main implementer to lead a consolidated youth-focused activity rather than splitting funds across multiple smaller projects. The CFDA number is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance programming categories.

Key dates show the opportunity was created on May 4, 2017, with an original closing date of May 31, 2017. The solicitation used a two-stage application process: concept papers were due May 31, 2017 at 0900 Almaty time, and full applications were due July 24, 2017 at 0900 Almaty time. This structure typically allows USAID to screen ideas first, then invite stronger concepts to submit full technical and cost applications.

Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with a note to consult the additional eligibility text in the full announcement for clarification. That wording often indicates eligibility may extend beyond a narrow set of applicants, potentially including non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and possibly private entities, subject to the specific rules and restrictions described in the full notice.

Overall, the New Youth Development Activity is a USAID-supported initiative intended to strengthen youth engagement and contributions across civic participation, social development, and economic life in targeted Kyrgyz communities, delivered through a cooperative agreement with a budget up to $5 million and structured around both USAID youth policy guidance and the Kyrgyz Republic's national youth strategy.

• The Agency for International Development, Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New Youth Development Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
• This funding opportunity was created on May 04, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2017 Concept papers due date - May 31, 2017 (0900 Almaty time) Full applications due date - July 24, 2017 (0900 Almaty time). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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