Job Creation and Alternative Activities for At-Risk Youth

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UPDATE: We understand that some applicants have experienced technical issues uploading packages to the Grants.gov webpage; in an effort to assist, we offer the following guidance: As the applicant, if you are able to provide documented technical difficulties (i.e. ticket numbers assigned) with Grants.gov and have made all attempts to submit online, yet are unable to do so through no fault of your own, post will consider emailed applications. The deadline for submitting your complete package with all supporting documentation remains before midnight May 6, 2016. 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. Project proposals should address the underlying factors of crime and violence in Belize, and provide at-risk youth with educational and economic opportunities.Applicants should address at least one of the following project objectives:• Providing job creation opportunities for youth and marginalized communities as an alternative to crime and violence. • Providing youth and marginalized communities with productive alternative activities that increase education and leadership opportunities. • Improving the educational quality or curriculum for high school youth in Belize, especially those in underserved communities, with a goal of reducing drop-out rates.Eligible organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of project sought and the application submission requirements and evaluation process.For further information, please contact:U.S. Embassy Belmopan; BelmopanCARSIESF@state.gov; +501.822.4011 x4306

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