Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 520 17 000002
Harnessing Emerging Political Leadership for an Accountable Guatemala is a USAID-Guatemala grant opportunity designed to strengthen Guatemala's future political leadership by developing a more equitable and representative pipeline of emerging leaders. The project is framed around a rare moment of political opening in the country, following the 2015 cycle of large-scale civic protests tied to allegations of widespread government corruption and the resulting peaceful political transition. In that context, the opportunity treats youth civic energy not as a short-term protest movement, but as a foundation for long-term democratic participation and accountable governance.
At its core, the program aims to identify, support, and equip the next generation of Guatemalan leaders with practical leadership skills and the capacity to address major national challenges. The grant emphasizes expanding opportunities for youth to engage directly in civic and political processes, while also building the competencies needed to govern responsibly later on. The overall intent is to help transform youth interest in political change into sustained, informed participation, and eventually into credible leadership that reflects Guatemala's diversity and can contribute to more transparent and responsive institutions.
This funding notice was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically the USAID mission in Guatemala City, under the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number 98.001. It is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the implementing partner would typically carry out the work while coordinating closely with USAID throughout the life of the project. The activity category is listed under Law, Justice, and Legal Services, signaling that the initiative is positioned within broader rule of law and governance objectives rather than being limited to general civic education.
The opportunity was posted on February 24, 2017, under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 520 17 000002. The application timeline included a Key Personnel Annex due on March 23, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. Guatemala time, with a closing date of April 3, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. Guatemala time. USAID anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of up to $35,000,000, indicating a large, single-implementer effort intended to operate at meaningful scale.
Eligibility was broad and included several types of organizations: U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments. In practical terms, this meant the competition was open to a wide set of potential implementers capable of designing and managing a significant leadership development and civic engagement program.
Overall, the grant opportunity centers on converting a moment of heightened public demand for integrity in government into durable democratic gains by investing in youth engagement, leadership formation, and inclusive representation. The expected outcome is a stronger bench of emerging political and civic leaders who are better prepared to serve Guatemala and tackle corruption and governance challenges through informed participation, ethical leadership, and accountable public service.Apply for RFA 520 17 000002
- The Agency for International Development, Guatemala USAID-Guatemala City in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Harnessing Emerging Political Leadership for an Accountable Guatemala" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 24, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 03, 2017 Key Personnel Annex Due March 23, 2017 (700 a.m. Guatemala time) Closing Date April 3, 2017 (700 a.m. Guatemala time).. (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 $35,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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