Regional Youth TechCamp to Promote Good Governance | NOFO 00219

Opportunity Information: Apply for NOFO 00219

The Regional Youth TechCamp to Promote Good Governance (Funding Opportunity Number NOFO 00219) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Mission to Nepal. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the funding agency expects to have more ongoing involvement than in a standard grant, such as coordination on major activities, review of deliverables, or collaboration on implementation decisions. The program falls under the “Other” funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 19.040. Based on the title and framing, the opportunity is geared toward organizing a regional “TechCamp” style program focused on youth engagement and the use of technology or tech-driven approaches to strengthen good governance outcomes.

The opportunity is open to both U.S.-based and Nepal-based organizations, provided they have relevant experience and are formally registered as not-for-profit entities. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations. A key requirement is that non-profit status must be clearly documented within the proposal and supported with formal proof at the time of application. U.S. organizations are required to submit a copy of their IRS determination letter as evidence of non-profit status, while Nepal-based organizations must submit a certificate of registration issued by the appropriate Nepali government authority. This documentation requirement is not optional; it is presented as a core eligibility and compliance condition for submitting a complete application.

The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed for this opportunity is $103,750. The posting indicates an original closing date of August 8, 2019, and a creation date of July 19, 2019. While the listing does not specify the exact number of awards expected, it does indicate that awards were anticipated. The public notice also references an external link for full details, suggesting that important information such as program objectives, required activities, selection criteria, reporting expectations, and budget rules would be provided in the full announcement materials rather than in the brief summary text shown here.

In practical terms, an applicant would need to demonstrate credible experience running youth-focused programs, trainings, or convenings, and should be prepared to explain how a TechCamp format would be used to advance good governance, potentially through civic technology skills, digital tools, transparency initiatives, accountability mechanisms, citizen engagement platforms, or related governance-supporting innovations. Since the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, proposals would generally be stronger if they show a clear implementation plan, measurable outcomes, a realistic timeline, and a plan for coordination with the U.S. Mission to Nepal during delivery of the project, alongside the required proof of registration and non-profit status.

• The U.S. Mission to Nepal in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Youth TechCamp to Promote Good Governance" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2019-07-19.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-08-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $103,750.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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