This informs the public about the Youth Leadership Challenge Fund, USAID Civil Society and Media Activity 2023. Details about the Program are given below.
About USAID Civil Society and Media Activity 2023
The Civil Society and Media (CSM) Activity is a five-year (from 2022 to 2027) project run with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Civil Society and Media (CSM) Activity, of which The Asia Foundation is the main implementer.
USAID CSM supports independent civil society and media led by and targeting women, youth, and marginalized communities to promote the public interest, fundamental freedoms, and accountability.
Program Details
Most of its programs will be concentrated in Lumbini and Madhesh provinces, while some programs will be implemented in Kathmandu. This notification has been published inviting eligible civil society organizations of Madhesh and Lumbini provinces to submit concept paper for Youth Leadership Challenge Fund under CSM.
Eligibility
- Youth-led organizations working in and registered in Madhesh and Lumbini are
encouraged to apply. - Youth-driven organizations working in leadership, advocacy, and engagement of youths
are highly encouraged to apply. - Organizations led by women, youth and marginalized communities will be prioritized.
Please follow the instructions below carefully. Applications that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to furnish or comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.
USAID Civil Society and Media Activity 2023 Application
Please follow the following process while applying for the Challenge Fund.
- Step 1: Email challengefund.np@asiafoundation.org requesting the concept note and budget
templates with the subject line mentioning “Youth Leadership Challenge Fund”. - Step 2: Submission of Application: Interested applicants must email the following while
applying the application deadline: - Concept Note: Submit a concept note using the template provided in Annex 1. The
concept note should include the overall activities cycle, clearly highlighting the thematic
focus area and other components as mentioned in the template. The concept note can be
submitted in the Nepali language as well. - Budget Estimate: Submit the budget using the template available in Annex 2. The
instructions for the budget proposal are mentioned in the budget template. - Other Documents: Along with the concept note and budget, applicants are required to
submit the following:
o The organization’s registration certificate
o Organization’s Statute
o Copy of the audit report, if applicable
o List of the organization’s board members and staff
Application Deadline
- The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 August 2023.
Open this link for more details about USAID Civil Society and Media Activity 2023.
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