U.S. Mission to Morocco inviting Applicants for 2020 American Leadership Academy
Deadline: 22 March 2020
The U.S. Embassy in Morocco has announced the open grant competition to award a cooperative agreement for a new program, the “American Leadership Academy” (or “ALA”).
The Public Affairs Office invites proposals from established Moroccan associations, committed and organized civil-society organizations and academic institutions, to design and implement an intensive, two-week summer institute to be held in July 2020 for 50 to 60 Moroccan youth between the ages of 20 and 24 years old. U.S. and third-country organizations or nationals are not eligible for grants under this program unless in partnership with a Moroccan NGO.
Only Moroccan associations, committed and organized civil-society organizations, and academic institutions with full SAM registration and experience executing youth programs will be eligible to receive funding.
15 Extraordinary Opportunities are open for New NGOs
Objectives
Each proposal should meet the following objectives, in addition to strengthening understanding of U.S. values, institutions, and precepts:
Expand participant’s understanding of civic rights and responsibilities.
Enhance participants’ abilities and tools for effective and influential civic engagement, including advocacy, communications, project management, coalition-building, and conflict resolution.
Allow participants to develop and practice the soft and smart power skills required to lead others and for professional development, including assessing personal strengths and weaknesses, identifying needs and risks, setting SMART goals, and using digital tools to reach wider audiences.
Guide participants through the development of a capstone project to implement in their communities.
Award Information
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Estimated Total Program Funding: $70,000
Approximate award amount: The amount may range from a minimum of $60,000 to a maximum of $75,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Committed and organized civil-society organizations and academic institutions can apply.
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
How to Apply
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To apply, please complete the Project Narrative Application (in English), and the Budget Proposal template (in USD):
A copy of the final registration papers for the organization and a copy of RIB certificate should be included
Proposals must include a detailed syllabus of daily activities (Please use and attach your own form)
Budgets must follow the budget template and should be submitted in U.S. Dollars (please use $1 = 9.500 MAD as exchange rate)
If other partners are willing to support the proposed activity, please list them as well as their contribution.
The following documents must be submitted at the address given on the website:
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Project Narrative Application
Budget Proposal (USD)
Syllabus activities (Use your own template)
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=324714