Overview
Donor: | U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka |
Application procedure: | Concept Note |
Donor base: | United States |
Reference number: | PDS-COL-2024-YLS |
Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
Deadline: | 20.08.2024 |
Financial details
Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
Minimum grant size: | - |
Total available budget: | 75.000$ |
Funding type: | Grants |
Maximum grant size: | 75.000$ |
Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Children & Youth
- Education
Project Locations
Asia
Sri Lanka
Description
1) Objective
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Colombo is seeking a local implementing partner to administratively support a four-day Youth Leadership Summit in close consultation with the Embassy, tentatively scheduled for March 2025. The Summit will bring together Youth Forum members representing U.S. Embassy Colombo’s American Spaces in Kandy, Jaffna, Matara, Batticaloa and Colombo’s American Center.
Approximately 75 Youth Forum Members from across Sri Lanka will participate in a four-day, in-person workshop of skill-building sessions intended to develop the next generation of Sri Lankan youth leaders. In addition, approximately 25 Youth leaders from the South Asian region (nominated by the U.S. Missions to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Pakistan) may also be invited to participate, pending confirmation of additional funding to support their travel and lodging.
2) Eligibility
The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations; Civil society/non-governmental organizations; Think tanks; Public and private educational institutions.
3) Location
Actions must take place in Sri Lanka.
4) Budget
Grants may range up to $75,000.
5) Application
The deadline for application is 20 August 2024.