The Ghana Youth Activity grant is a USAID-funded program administered by organizations like IREX [IREX Chief of Party]. It supports youth in northern Ghana, both rural and urban, by equipping them with the tools and resources needed to improve their livelihoods, become active participants in their communities, and promote peacebuilding efforts. The program prioritizes providing opportunities for girls, disabled youth, and other disadvantaged groups.
Application Requirements
The Ghana Youth Activity doesn’t directly award grants to individuals. Instead, it collaborates with youth-led and youth-serving organizations to deliver its programs [USAID Ghana Youth Activity]. These organizations may have specific application processes for participation in the program.
Benefits
- For Youth: Educational opportunities, skills development workshops, support for entrepreneurship, and leadership training focused on economic development, health, and community engagement.
- For Youth-Led/Serving Organizations: Funding and technical assistance to design and implement programs that empower young Ghanaians.
Type
Capacity Building Initiative.
Award
$15,000,000.
Location
Northern Ghana, Ghana.
Deadline
Jul 26, 2024.