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- The NEA Office of Press and Public Diplomacy in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Active Citizen Summit 2.0 Pathways to Youth Employment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.021 Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2013 and posted on Jun 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligibility for applicants is limited to nonprofit organizations subject to the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501 (c)(3) tax code
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Opportunity Summary:
The Active Citizen Summit 2.0: Pathways to Youth Employment was a U.S. Department of State (NEA Office of Press and Public Diplomacy) grant opportunity designed to bring together high-potential young leaders connected to the Near East Affairs (NEA) region. The program aimed to convene top youth leaders, activists, emerging political candidates, and other influential thinkers from 18 NEA countries, along with representatives from diaspora communities in the United States tied to those same countries. Its core purpose was to create a structured space where these participants could learn from one another, build practical skills, and develop networks focused on tackling youth unemployment and advancing leadership and civic engagement.
The central theme, "Pathways to Youth Employment," emphasized practical, community-level strategies that U.S.-based national and local organizations could use to support young people. The summit specifically highlighted three levers for improving youth employability: skills training (building job-ready competencies and workplace preparation), volunteerism (using service as a route to experience, networks, and civic participation), and small business incubation (supporting entrepreneurship through mentoring, training, and early-stage business development resources). The intent was not only to discuss unemployment as a policy problem, but to focus on actionable tools that can help youth gain experience, confidence, and economic opportunities in real-world settings.
Selected participants were expected to take part in focused discussions and hands-on programming that combined leadership development with career and economic empowerment content. The activities described included skills training sessions, structured networking opportunities, and internships that would expose participants to relevant organizations and practical work experiences. Across these elements, the summit’s content areas centered on leadership, youth unemployment, and political and economic empowerment, reflecting a blend of employability goals and broader civic participation outcomes.
The program was designed to culminate in a two-day capstone event in Washington, DC. This final component was meant to showcase what participants developed during the summit, featuring presentations by delegates. In practice, this capstone served as both a learning milestone and a public-facing platform where participants could share insights, propose approaches, and demonstrate the outcomes of their collaboration and training.
Administratively, this opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under an education-related funding activity category. The funding opportunity number was NEAPPD 13 007, and it was associated with CFDA 19.021, Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa. The State Department anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $300,000 (the award ceiling was $300,000, with no stated minimum award floor). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the selected organization would need to contribute non-federal resources toward the project.
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted on June 28, 2013 (created June 27, 2013), with an application deadline of July 12, 2013, and it was later archived on August 11, 2013. For applicant questions at the time, the listed program contact was Lavenia Holland, Program Analyst at the NEA Office of Press and Public Diplomacy (202-776-8682, hollandly@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Active Citizen Summit 2.0: Pathways to Youth Employment" grant opportunity?
It was a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity (NEA Office of Press and Public Diplomacy) focused on convening high-potential young leaders connected to the Near East Affairs (NEA) region to collaborate on practical approaches to youth employment, leadership development, and civic engagement.
Who offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State, specifically the Near East Affairs (NEA) Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The program aimed to create a structured space where participants could learn from one another, build practical skills, and develop networks focused on tackling youth unemployment while strengthening leadership and civic engagement.
What was the central theme of the summit?
The central theme was "Pathways to Youth Employment," with an emphasis on practical, community-level strategies to improve youth employability.
Which strategies for improving youth employability were highlighted?
The summit highlighted three main levers for improving youth employability: skills training, volunteerism, and small business incubation.
What did "skills training" mean in the context of this program?
Skills training referred to building job-ready competencies and workplace preparation to help young people be more employable.
How was volunteerism positioned as a pathway to employment?
Volunteerism was framed as a way for youth to gain experience, build networks, and increase civic participation, which can support employability and career development.
What did the program mean by small business incubation?
Small business incubation referred to supporting entrepreneurship through mentoring, training, and early-stage business development resources.
Who were the intended participants in the summit?
The summit was designed to bring together top youth leaders, activists, emerging political candidates, and other influential thinkers from 18 NEA countries, along with representatives from diaspora communities in the United States tied to those same countries.
How many countries in the NEA region were referenced for participant involvement?
The opportunity described participants connected to 18 NEA countries.
Did the program include U.S.-based participants?
Yes. It included representatives from diaspora communities in the United States connected to the same NEA countries referenced for participant involvement.
What types of activities were participants expected to take part in?
Participants were expected to engage in focused discussions and hands-on programming that combined leadership development with career and economic empowerment content.
What specific programming elements were described?
The described elements included skills training sessions, structured networking opportunities, and internships that would expose participants to relevant organizations and practical work experiences.
What content areas did the summit focus on overall?
The summit’s content areas centered on leadership, youth unemployment, and political and economic empowerment.
Where was the program designed to culminate?
The program was designed to culminate in a two-day capstone event in Washington, DC.
What was the purpose of the two-day capstone event in Washington, DC?
The capstone was meant to showcase what participants developed during the summit and to feature presentations by delegates, serving as both a learning milestone and a public-facing platform.
What type of award mechanism was used for this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What was the funding activity category associated with this opportunity?
It was associated with an education-related funding activity category.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was NEAPPD 13 007.
What CFDA number was associated with the opportunity?
It was associated with CFDA 19.021, Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa.
How many awards did the State Department anticipate making?
The State Department anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was up to $300,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $300,000.
Was a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum award floor was stated.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the selected organization would need to contribute non-federal resources toward the project.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Were institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 28, 2013 (created June 27, 2013).
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 12, 2013.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. It was archived on August 11, 2013.
Who was the program contact for applicant questions?
The listed program contact was Lavenia Holland, Program Analyst at the NEA Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
What contact information was provided for the program contact?
The contact information provided was 202-776-8682 and hollandly@state.gov.
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