Closed · SFOP0008550 · CFDA 19.415 · Discretionary

FY 2022 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $6.6M
Award range
Closed
Status
March 25, 2022
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2022 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship Program is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs that offered Up to $6,600,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $6.6M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.415
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2022 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship Program - is cataloged under number SFOP0008550 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.415, posted by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 21, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $6,600,000. The agency has projected $19.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $19.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $19.8 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 25, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $6,600,000

Close Date

March 25, 2022

Posted

January 21, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$19,800,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program, launched in 2015, is the Department of State’s flagship initiative to empower emerging entrepreneurs from the Western Hemisphere to enable the full economic potential of the region’s citizens. Combining a yearly fellowship program, an active and open online YLAI Network, and ongoing engagement from U.S. embassies, YLAI fosters prosperity, inclusive development, and democratic values. The YLAI Fellowship Program is a two-way global exchange program designed to promote mutual understanding; empower innovative business and social entrepreneurs to contribute to social and economic development in their communities and countries; and build a lasting and sustainable network of entrepreneurs across Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United States. YLAI directly serves U.S. foreign policy objectives as defined by the interim National Security Strategy and Joint Regional Strategy for the Western Hemisphere.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 12. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Agency Contact

Jon Ramaley

Key Dates

Posted January 21, 2022
Close Date March 25, 2022
Last Updated January 21, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2022 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship Program", offered by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It is associated with CFDA program 19.415. The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program, launched in 2015, is the Department of State’s flagship initiative to empower emerging entrepreneurs from the Western Hemisphere...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 25, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $6,600,000. Total estimated funding: $19,800,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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