OpportunityTitle: Youth Empowerment Grants 2016
CategoryExplanation: Educational development, environment issues, community Development, civil society building, human rights, youth enrichment activities, and employability.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Registered Non-Governmental OrganizationsRegistered Non-Governmental Youth OrganizationRegistered as NGO and also separately as Limited Liability Company
Description: Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Colombo announces the Youth Empowerment Grants Program to fund projects for Sri Lankan youth. The main objective of the grant program is to support innovative, small-scale, cutting-edge projects developed and implemented by and/or for young people between the ages of 15-25 in the areas of educational development, environmental issues, community development, civil society building, human rights, youth enrichment activities, and employment skills development. The competition is open to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) registered in Sri Lanka.The Public Affairs Section does not support development or humanitarian aid projects, e.g. agricultural projects, construction projects, maternal health, or engineering studies. Grant projects generally must be completed in one year or less.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants Applications Manager
GrantorContactText: ColomboPDGrants@state.gov