Advancing Youth Activism and Engagement FY2023

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania is seeking applications from organizations to implement a program aimed at advancing youth activism and civic engagement across Albania. The initiative focuses on empowering young people to become active agents of change by building their capacity for evidence-based advocacy, promoting volunteerism, and encouraging participation in community-driven initiatives that address issues directly affecting Albanian youth. The program emphasizes inclusivity, particularly by engaging youth from rural and diverse regions of the country, and seeks to strengthen leadership skills, foster good governance, and support youth empowerment through tangible civic actions. Applicants are expected to design activities that include training, campaign development, and the organization of large-scale activist events to amplify youth voices and drive meaningful societal impact. The program falls under the U.S. Mission to Albania’s FY2023 priorities, with no specified set-aside or NAICS code, and is open to organizations capable of executing comprehensive, on-the-ground initiatives aligned with the stated themes of youth activism, volunteerism, advocacy, leadership, and good governance. All activities must be conducted within Albania, and proposals should reflect a clear understanding of local contexts and needs. Interested applicants should direct inquiries to the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy Tirana via the provided email address, with full solicitation details available through the official grants portal. The opportunity was posted on May 23, 2023, and is currently listed as a forecast, indicating potential future funding availability pending formal announcement.