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Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya

Kenya USAID-Nairobi

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

The United States Agency for International Development, Mission to Kenya (USAID/Kenya), invites applications from all U.S. and Non-U.S. qualified organizations to implement youth activities in Kenya. This program is authorized in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. The estimate for all awards to be made under this APS is $14,000,000. This funding opportunity includes multi-sectoral programming in six provinces in Kenya: Central, Nairobi, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Western and Coast Provinces. Applicants are invited to submit applications for more than one province but each application should be able to stand alone, separate from the other applications submitted. Programs proposed for funding that include all sectoral Areas of Interest stated herein are encouraged. Proposals from consortia or partnerships between eligible organizations are welcome. Teaming arrangements, especially those that include Kenyan partners, are also encouraged in order to adequately provide multi-sectoral expertise required for design and implementation of an integrated program. Kenyan organizations are encouraged to apply as Prime applicants or as sub-awardees.

Grant Summary

Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya is a Kenya USAID-Nairobi grant providing $750K to $2.5M for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

other

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

$750K$2.5M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya from Kenya USAID-Nairobi, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Kenya USAID-Nairobi before the deadline.
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Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya?

Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya is offered by Kenya USAID-Nairobi and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya provide?

Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya provides between $750K and $2.5M per award from Kenya USAID-Nairobi. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya deadline?

Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Kenya USAID-Nairobi, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya?

To apply for Youth Empowerment Program in Kenya, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Kenya USAID-Nairobi.

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