Job Creation and Alternative Activities for At-Risk Youth
Agency: U.S. Mission to Belize
Assistance Listings
- 19.700 -- General Department of State Assistance
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, Belize announces a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to strengthen citizen security by focusing on job creation and providing alternative activities and better education for youth at higher risk of gang affiliation and/or engaging in criminal activity. Contingent upon the availability of funds and quality of proposals, U.S. Embassy Belmopan intends to issue three to five awards in an amount not to exceed $900,000 in total funding. Each award will be for an amount between $100,000 and $400,000. Project periods should not exceed two years, and the anticipated start...
date for successful proposals is September 30, 2015. This funding will support U.S. Government objectives under the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) to target the underlying factors contributing to violence and crime in Belize. Project proposals should address at least one of the following project objectives: 1) Providing job creation opportunities for youth and marginalized communities as an alternative to crime and violence; 2) Providing youth and marginalized communities with productive alternative activities that increase education and leadership opportunities; 3) Improving the educational quality or curriculum for high school youth in Belize, especially those in underserved communities. Please view the full announcement under the "Related Documents" tab for more details.
DUE TO THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THAT MANY OF OUR APPLICANTS ARE HAVING WITH REGISTERING WITH GRANTS.GOV, EMBASSY BELMOPAN WILL ACCEPT E-MAILED APPLICATION PACKAGES TO BELMOPANGRANTS@STATE.GOV
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE REMAINS MAY 8, 2015 AT 5PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (3PM BELIZE TIME) FOR E-MAILED OR UPLOADED APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Applicants who are eligible to apply are U.S. and overseas-based U.S. or overseas-based non-governmental and non-profit organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Non-Profit Educational Institutions who are able to respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time. U.S. Embassy Belmopan encourages applications from Belizean organizations and institutions, as well as potential new partners.
Grantor contact information
Description
Grants Officer Representative
U.S. Embassy Belmopan Grants Help Desk
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2015_notice_of_funding_opportunity_nofo_final_2.docx | Updated NOFO (4/9/2015) | Apr 9, 2015 05:15 PM UTC |
| qas_updated_on_april_10.docx | Questions and Answers as of April 10. Document will be updated after the Q&A Session on April 21, 2015. | Apr 10, 2015 10:38 PM UTC |
| qas_for_grants.gov_updated_on_april_24.docx | CARSI ESF Q&As (Updated on April 24) | Apr 24, 2015 11:31 PM UTC |
| budget_template_with_instruction_sheet.xlsx | Budget Template with Instructions | Mar 18, 2015 03:36 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: June 7, 2015
Award
$900,000
Program Funding
4
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$400,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
BH200-15-GR-200-WHA-031615
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Community development
Employment labor and training
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
4
Posted date:
March 16, 2015
Archive date:
June 7, 2015
