OpportunityTitle: Youth Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development in Zimbabwe (&#8220;Youth Economic Empowerment&#8221;) Activity under the Local Works Zimbabwe Youth Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility for the Local Works Zimbabwe Youth Program is restricted to only Zimbabwean organizations as defined below. Therefore, applications should be from qualified local Zimbabwean entities, such as private, nonprofit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations.Only local organizations as defined below are eligible for award.  USAID defines a &#8220;local entity&#8221; as an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that: (1) Is legally organized under the laws of Zimbabwe; and(2) Has as its principal place of business or operations in Zimbabwe; and(3) Is (A) majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Zimbabwe; and (B) managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Zimbabwe. For purposes of this definition, &#8216;majority owned&#8217; and &#8216;managed by&#8217; include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization&apos;s managers or a majority of the organization&apos;s governing body by any means. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.In addition, the applicant must not have received more than $5 million from USAID during the past 5 years as a prime awardee. This legislative requirement is meant to encourage support for non-traditional partners. The eligibility requirements apply to only the principal applicant. The review process might be time consuming hence interested organizations should take thisinto account when developing their proposed implementation plans and activities.USAID/Zimbabwe will not accept applications from individuals. All applicants must belegally recognized organizational entities under the laws of Zimbabwe.
Description: Youth Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development in Zimbabwe (&#8220;Youth Economic Empowerment&#8221;) Activity under the Local Works Zimbabwe Youth Program The Youth Economic Empowerment Activity is a unique opportunity for applicants to bring together local voices to achieve a common mission and vision and builds upon years of efforts under the Local Works program in USAID/Zimbabwe. From the engagement and learning with local actors described above, USAID and key youth stakeholders have generated the following goal statement, which encompasses the future this funding opportunity hopes to achieve: A resilient and sustainable entrepreneurship development ecosystem in which actors identify, nurture and support youth-owned enterprises that are scalable, innovative, inclusive, locally driven and market-demanded in any sector of the economy. The Activity will bring together local actors across Zimbabwe to engage in collaborative action, promote multi-stakeholder dialogue, generate cross-sector partnerships, and discover collaborative solutions to make this future a reality. Such local actors MAY include entrepreneurs; youth-led and youth-serving Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society Organizations; academic institutions; private sector companies; business associations; financial institutions and other funders; innovation and entrepreneurship incubation hubs; business development services providers; business mentors, coaches, and counselors; vocational and technical training centers and many others. To strengthen local systems and ensure collaborative efforts and solutions, USAID/Zimbabwe strongly recommends local actors to apply as groups or consortiums of individuals or institutions who complement each other to address the complex challenges facing youth in Zimbabwe.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Business
GrantorContactText: Relax  Moyo &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 0867-701-1000
CloseDateExplanation: The deadline for Submission of the concept note has been extended to June 7, 2023. Applicants must see the amendments highlighted in yellow and also read responses to questions asked.