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The U.S. Mission New Zealand Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations interested in submitting proposals to organize a comprehensive small grants program designed to provide emerging Pacific leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to become leaders in the region’s economic and civic development. As a Pacific nation, the United States has long been committed to working with partners in the region to ensure continued regional security, as well as economic growth and development. This program for young leaders will create ties across the Pacific to ensure that we are better prepared to address challenges together in the future. The State Department has convened a Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) small grants program annually since 2018, with training workshops taking place in New Zealand. All these small grants programs shared the goal of building leadership capacity and creating ties among emerging leaders from across the Pacific region (see below for a list of participating countries). This year, the small grants program should bring together a group of emerging leaders, ages 25-35, with the goal of providing them with practical leadership skills and a deeper knowledge of regional issues related to the four pillars of the YPL program: civic engagement, environment/resource management, education, and economic and social development. The small grants program should also help participants work with their peers on issues that affect the region. The small grants program should emphasize experiential learning and capacity building in order to equip participants with the tools they need for success. We encourage pre- and post-small grants programming. The location of the in-person training workshops should be in New Zealand. Goals of the small grants should include: · Developing the knowledge and skills of youth in the Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand, to become economic and civil society leaders who cooperate across the region to address difficult issues. · Ensuring that emerging Pacific Islands leaders see the United States as a partner in solving regional and global challenges. · Building a network of emerging Pacific leaders that can share best practices and collaborate on shared challenges. · All programs must include an element that will promote increased understanding of the United States including, but not limited to U.S. policy, people, culture, values, and/or perspectives.

The U.S. Mission New Zealand Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) program on good governance, anti-corruption, and integrity, pending the availability of funding. The six-day workshop (inclusive of travel days) will convene emerging leaders ages 20-35 from across the Pacific region (see below for a list of participating countries) to build competencies in developing and sustaining initiatives to promote good governance, transparency, integrity and accountability through youth civic participation and civic education. The workshop will be held in Suva, Fiji in the second half (July-December) of 2023. Program Objectives: YPL is the U.S. government’s signature initiative to engage with emerging leaders in the Pacific region. The program aims to create a network of young Pacific leaders who work across national borders and the four pillars of YPL – education, environment and resource management, civic engagement, and economic and social development – to solve common problems. Through a variety of programs and engagements, YPL seeks to build the leadership capabilities of youth in the region, strengthen ties between the United States and Pacific, and nurture a community of leaders who work across borders to solve shared issues. YPL is open to young leaders ages 20-35 who are both citizens and residents of the following countries: Australia, the Cook Islands, Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Islands of French Polynesia, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, and U.S. partners from the American-affiliated Pacific including American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaii. One component of YPL are the regional workshops held across the Pacific region on strategic topics. This regional workshop on good governance will advance the YPL theme of civic engagement and the U.S. Embassy New Zealand’s priority to promote resilient and accountable democratic institutions at the local, regional, and national levels that engage civil society. The YPL Regional Workshop on Civic Education for good governance, anti-corruption, and integrity will bring together around 100 YPL members from Pacific nations who are currently working on civic education initiatives to promote civic participation, good governance, and transparency and accountability in government. The workshop will deepen participants’ knowledge and understanding of current challenges, including socio-economic and environmental (e.g. climate change), and opportunities for governments and civil society in the Pacific region to effectuate positive change. The workshop will introduce methods and tools for civil society and government to promote youth civic participation, mobilize stakeholders, and implement effective projects or campaigns. The workshop should include in-depth discussions and experiential learning sessions led by experts from the Pacific region and the United States. Participants should be encouraged to collaborate with fellow emerging leaders from across the region and coordinate with government agencies at all levels, business development institutions, community organizations, and youth groups in their respective countries to implement projects or campaigns. The workshop will also create and sustain a virtual network of emerging leaders. A follow-on activity may be implemented after the program to report on project successes and challenges and produce a toolkit with best practices on cross-border collaboration.

The U.S. Embassy New Zealand Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to develop and implement a three-day Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Regional Workshop sometime between October 2022-July 2023 designed to foster the implementation of diversity and inclusion practices with Pacific communities and organizations, pending the availability of funding. The workshop should preferably take part in Samoa, but may be hosted in other Pacific locations pending logistics and costs. The proposed workshop will focus on building local capacity within Pacific nations to help participants advocate for and foster the implementation of organizational practices related to diversity and inclusion (D&I). Workshop sessions should be designed to introduce and operationalize best practices in this space that emphasize the power of D&I practices to instil greater acceptance and tolerance among communities, mitigate unconscious bias, stigma and discrimination in order to eventually stimulate steady growth, increase participation and productivity, and develop robust leadership and economic opportunities for all. The program will complement good governance initiatives and programs that emphasize respect for individual rights already underway within the Pacific region. Achieving community acceptance and tolerance for differences in gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, age, origin, and appearance remains a challenge in the Pacific region. The value of diversity is often overlooked, and discrimination can occur in hiring and other selection processes. Despite the formulation of D&I frameworks within certain corporations, the actual implementation has yet to work its way through the organizational layers and down to the functional level. This workshop will bring together practitioners from all levels of society and administration including NGOs, civil society, governments and experts to discuss challenges, develop action plans, and leverage opportunities for regional collaborations to foster the implementation of D&I practices. The workshop will be held in Samoa, which is home to diverse cultures and international industries. Priority Region: Australia, the Cook Islands, Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Islands of French Polynesia, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, and U.S. partners from the American-affiliated Pacific including American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaii.

The U.S. Mission New Zealand Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Alumni Commemoration to mark the 10-year anniversary of the YPL program, pending the availability of funding. The engagement will primarily convene YPL program alumni who have participated in previous YPL conferences, small grants, exchange programs, and workshops. A secondary audience for the engagement is the YPL network of emerging leaders ages 20-35 from across the Pacific region (see below for a list of participating countries). The alumni engagement should be planned to occur sometime between January-December 2023. Program Objectives: Young Pacific Leaders is the U.S. government’s signature initiative to engage with emerging leaders in the Pacific region. The program aims to create a network of young Pacific leaders who work across national borders and the four pillars of YPL – education, environment and resource management, civic engagement, and economic and social development – to solve common problems. Through a variety of programs and engagements, YPL seeks to build the leadership capabilities of youth in the region, strengthen ties between the United States and Pacific, and nurture a community of leaders who work across borders to solve shared issues. YPL is open to young leaders ages 20-35 who are both citizens and residents of the following countries: Australia, the Cook Islands, Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Islands of French Polynesia, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, and U.S. partners from the American-affiliated Pacific including American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaii. YPL programs have included conferences, regional workshops, exchange programs, small grants, and community service projects. There are just over 300 YPL alumni from these programs. The YPL alumni engagement will connect alumni across the region to commemorate and celebrate 10 years of the YPL initiative. It may also engage the YPL network of emerging leaders from throughout the Pacific region. The YPL alumni engagement will focus on: · Connecting and engaging YPL alumni from across the Pacific region to commemorate and celebrate 10 years of YPL and engagement with the United States · Raising awareness of the YPL program to the YPL network of emerging leaders from throughout the Pacific region · Survey YPL alumni and network to evaluate the pillars of YPL to drive future YPL programs and strategic focus

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions, particularly those without prior DARPA funding, to expose them to Department of Defense (DoD) needs and DARPA’s mission to create and prevent technological surprise. The YFA program will provide high-impact funding to elite researchers early in their careers to develop innovative new research that enables transformative DoD capabilities. Ultimately, the YFA program is developing the next generations of researchers focused on national security issues.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is soliciting proposals for restoration activities in the Klamath Basin of Southern Oregon and Northern California. Proposals must demonstrate how the proposed restoration will improve conditions and achieve habitat restoration for waterfowl and/or native fish and wildlife species, and other aquatic species throughout the Klamath Basin. The headwaters of the Klamath River start in Oregon in the arid mountains east of the Cascade Range in southern Oregon. Downstream of the headwaters, these waters support one of the largest lake-wetlands complexes in the western U.S. The Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex (which comprise six National Wildlife Refuges in total) has been referred to as the “Everglades of the West” because of its biological diversity and importance to the Pacific Flyway as a staging area for millions of waterbirds on their spring and fall migrations. Downstream of Upper Klamath Lake, the Klamath River flows through steep forested mountains of Northern California where it eventually meets the sea near the town of Klamath, CA. The Klamath River once supported the third most productive salmon run on the West Coast of the United States. Today, Klamath Basin fisheries are in decline including spring-run and fall-run Chinook salmon, and there are several species of fish on the Endangered Species list such as Lost River and shortnose suckers, bull trout, and coho salmon and other Tribal trust species. This funding opportunity is intended for projects and activities that support or will help improve river, riparian, lake, and wetland habitats, which historically supported millions of fish, waterfowl, and other native wildlife. The Service invites project proposals that fall within the entire Klamath Basin drainage from the headwaters to the mouth of the Klamath River. Klamath Basin stakeholders have a long history of working together on restoration activities, and have also undertaken the enormous challenge of resolving major natural resource conflicts in the Klamath Basin. Applicants are, therefore, encouraged to submit project proposals that seek out and/or build upon opportunities for collaboration with other conservation partners in the Klamath Basin. As such, the Service is encouraging project proposals to include letters of support from project partners, stakeholders, and other contributors describing their support and any role they may have in assisting with the project. Endorsement letters will help the Service judge whether projects are widely supported. The Service encourages project proposals to include letters of support from local Tribes, Counties and other local governments, States or State Agencies, and other conservation partners. Special consideration will also be given to restoration projects proposed on tribal lands or those that may affect tribes and/or their lands. DOI is committed to equity and environmental justice in program delivery and explicitly seeks to ensure that all projects provide direct, meaningful benefits consistent with Justice40 and other related initiatives. Applications will be considered accordingly.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to implement a series of Young African Leader Initiative (YALI) Festivals that showcase and celebrate the inspirational experiences and motivational stories of YALI alumni and generate discussions in communities across Kenya on topics of mutual interest to Kenya and the United States of America. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Project activities must take place in three or more locations in Kenya, and be directed at Kenyan audiences/participants, although they may involve and engage regional YALI alumni.Program Objectives: Successful proposals will engage Kenyan and could engage select regional alumni of the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) and Regional Leadership Center (RLC) to plan and execute a series of festival-style, public outreach events in at least three (or more) communities across Kenya, that include sessions modeled after TEDTalks and/or Ignite Talks and utilize materials from the YALI Network. Visit www.YALI.state.gov for more information. Activities and events should include, but are not limited to: 1. Stimulating and interactive presentations by YALI alumni modeled on TEDTalk and/or Ignite Talks; 2. Engaging, interactive entertainment activities (e.g., poetry slam, open mic sessions, etc.) reflecting and incorporating the themes of the YALI Network materials and campaigns; and 3. Sessions offering communities a chance to interact and network with YALI alumni, such as “speed mentoring,” networking sessions, or discussion about YALI Network materials and pledges. Successful grantees should arrange: 1. Active and enthusiastic YALI alumni participation, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya; 2. Inclusive and secure public participation, to include but not limited to organizing advertising, health and safety planning, registration procedures, sign language and other inclusive interpretation and accommodation, necessary facilities, etc.; 3. All logistical details required, to include but not limited to venues, transportation and/or lodging, audiovisual/information technology support, catering, etc.; 4. In cooperation with the U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya, media and press coverage and social media coverage, to include but not limited to drafting and releasing press/media alerts, videography, graphic design, live streaming and any necessary online support, branded items, etc.; 5. Activities and surveys to measure the impact of the events; 6. Contingencies to adjust and adapt to any public health related requirements that might emerge. Successful proposals should: 1. Highlight the goals of the YALI family of programs to build skills and empower young Africans to lead in their respective sectors and communities through the themes of Business, Civic Engagement, and Public Management; 2. Highlight successful alumni of the YALI MWF and RLC programs and how they have used their YALI experiences to contribute to their communities; 3. Expose communities to the resources of the YALI Network and the U.S. Embassy; and 4. Create positive impressions about U.S.-Kenyan cooperation and collaboration on issues of mutual interest and global importance. Substantial Involvement: The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya will be substantially involved in the planning and execution of programmatic activities and events related to this award, to include but not limited to: 1. Involvement and final approval in the selection of all speakers, presenters, masters of ceremony, etc.; 2. Involvement in development and final approval of public activities and agendas; 3. Selection of themes and materials to highlight and distribute; 4. Involvement and final clearance on public communications campaign strategies and language, to include but not limited to social media postings, media advisories, advertisements, branded items for giveaway, etc.; 5. Development and review of a monitoring and evaluation plan. Participants and Audiences:The intended audiences should be comprised of YALI alumni and potential YALI participants (ages 25-35) who are already visionary change-makers in their communities.

S/GWI announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) outlining concepts and capacity to design, implement, manage, and evaluate a project that will provide technical expert support for local, national, or global communities and/or physical Centers of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Excellence. S/GWI is seeking statements of interest to advance the theory of change that: If WPS leaders, from grassroots to governments, and civil society organizations advancing WPS around the world have platforms, opportunities, access, and support for sharing technical expertise, supportive networks, and problem solving, then they can then foster a growing, sustainable, and technically expert network to expand the integration of WPS across global approaches to conflict, peacebuilding, security, counter violent extremism/counter terrorism, and other relevant areas identified as needing WPS integration support.

oThe purpose of this concept is to invite R25 applications that disseminate analytical and computational methodologies and best practices through educational activities with hands-on research experience.

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department, or we), announces the availability of approximately $34,200,000 in grant funds authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the fourth round of Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative demonstration grants.