Participants and Audiences

Applicants should clearly define specific, realistic, target audience(s). Broad target audiences such as the general public, youth, everyone, etc., should be avoided.

Audiences who are considered a priority for grants funded under this NOFO are:

• Youth and young adult leaders between 13 and 30 years;
• Community leaders and local officials;
• Teachers and academic professionals; and
• Local communities.

Please note that proposals addressing audiences not listed above can still be eligible, but such proposals must clearly indicate why addressing the proposed audience is especially important to achieving the goals stated in this NOFO.

If the award is made as a cooperative agreement, the following are examples of substantial involvement by PD:

·        PD will engage in active collaboration with the recipient during the implementation of the award, including participation in key project planning meetings and joint decision-making on major activities.

·        PD will review and provide written approval for the completion of specific project phases or deliverables before the recipient may proceed to subsequent stages of the project.

·        PD and the recipient will jointly prepare or present project results, such as co-authoring reports, publications, or presentations, to ensure shared responsibility for project outcomes and dissemination.

·        PD will participate in the selection process for program participants and/or the determination of program venues, working with the recipient to ensure these choices align with the project’s objectives and requirements.

·        PD will exercise programmatic oversight that exceeds standard monitoring, including direct involvement in critical project decisions, review and approval of significant changes to project activities, and participation in quality assurance processes throughout the award period.