Opportunity Information: Apply for AF PDPA FY20 03
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of African Affairs Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (AF/PDPA), is offering a single cooperative agreement to plan and run two major virtual events marking the 10th anniversary of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The opportunity is designed to support a large-scale public diplomacy effort celebrating a decade of YALI programming and highlighting its impact across Sub-Saharan Africa. YALI, launched in 2010, is described as the U.S. government signature initiative to invest in emerging African leaders, and it now includes the Mandela Washington Fellowship, four Regional Leadership Centers (RLCs) on the continent, and the YALI Network digital community. The broader goals behind these programs are strengthening democratic institutions and governance, encouraging economic growth and prosperity, and advancing peace and security.
The selected award recipient would be responsible for end-to-end design and implementation of both anniversary components. The first is a public-facing livestream virtual program that must be held in a single day and capped at four hours. The second is a much larger virtual summit intended to convene roughly 15,000 to 25,000 participants over three to five consecutive days, with a total of 10 to 15 hours of programmed content. The summit format can include concurrent breakout sessions for smaller groups running within the same hour, which implies the organizer must be capable of managing multiple simultaneous virtual rooms, moderated discussions, and coordinated schedules without technical disruptions.
A central expectation is that the recipient will handle not only the creative and programmatic aspects (agenda, themes, speakers, session design, and overall participant experience) but also the operational infrastructure that makes events of this size work. That includes participant registration systems, digital conference platform selection and management, livestream production and broadcast logistics, and the technical backbone needed for high-volume attendance across multiple countries. In addition, the recipient must support public engagement and outreach efforts connected to approximately 49 U.S. embassies and consulates in Sub-Saharan Africa, helping them engage YALI stakeholders such as Mandela Washington Fellowship alumni, RLC alumni, and members of the YALI Network.
Eligibility is relatively broad within the nonprofit and education space. AF/PDPA invites applications from U.S. and African public and private nonprofit organizations, consortia of organizations, and accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions, including those that meet the 501(c)(3) standards referenced in U.S. tax code. The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State is likely to be substantively involved in shaping or overseeing execution compared with a more hands-off grant. The opportunity has an award ceiling of $350,000, expects to make one award, and is listed under CFDA 19.040. The funding opportunity number is AF PDPA FY20 03, it was posted July 20, 2020, and it originally closed August 20, 2020. AF/PDPA also notes it can adjust budgets, participant numbers, workshops, and country coverage based on program needs and the availability of federal funds, so applicants are expected to build proposals that are realistic but also adaptable.Apply for AF PDPA FY20 03
- The Department of State, Africa Regional Services in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tenth Anniversary of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI 10) Livestream Event & Summit" 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 Jul 20, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2020. (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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity is for a single cooperative agreement to plan and deliver two major virtual events that commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The overall intent is a large-scale public diplomacy effort that celebrates a decade of YALI programming and highlights its impact across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Which U.S. government office is offering the award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (AF/PDPA).
How many awards are expected to be made?
AF/PDPA expects to make one award.
What type of award is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically means the Department of State is expected to be substantively involved in shaping, overseeing, or coordinating aspects of implementation compared with a more hands-off grant.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $350,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is AF PDPA FY20 03.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on July 20, 2020, and originally closed on August 20, 2020.
What is YALI, as described in the opportunity?
YALI (Young African Leaders Initiative) is described as the U.S. government signature initiative to invest in emerging African leaders. It now includes the Mandela Washington Fellowship, four Regional Leadership Centers (RLCs) on the African continent, and the YALI Network digital community.
What broader goals do YALI programs support?
The programs are described as supporting goals that include strengthening democratic institutions and governance, encouraging economic growth and prosperity, and advancing peace and security.
What are the two required anniversary components the recipient must deliver?
The selected recipient must design and implement two virtual components: (1) a public-facing livestream virtual program, and (2) a larger multi-day virtual summit intended for a very large participant audience.
What are the requirements for the public-facing livestream program?
The livestream program must be held in a single day and is capped at four hours total.
What are the requirements for the virtual summit (size, duration, and content hours)?
The virtual summit is intended to convene roughly 15,000 to 25,000 participants over three to five consecutive days, with a total of 10 to 15 hours of programmed content.
Can the summit include breakout sessions or concurrent programming?
Yes. The summit format can include concurrent breakout sessions for smaller groups running within the same hour, which implies the organizer must be able to manage multiple simultaneous virtual rooms and coordinated schedules without technical disruptions.
What does "end-to-end design and implementation" mean in this context?
It means the recipient is responsible for both program design and delivery. This includes creative/programmatic work (agenda, themes, speakers, session design, and participant experience) as well as operational execution (platforms, production, registration, and technical logistics) needed to run events at this scale.
What operational or technical capabilities are expected from the recipient?
The opportunity expects capacity to handle participant registration systems, digital conference platform selection and management, livestream production and broadcast logistics, and the technical backbone required for high-volume attendance across multiple countries. It also implies the ability to support moderated discussions, simultaneous sessions, and complex schedules without technical disruptions.
Is the livestream event expected to be public-facing?
Yes. The first virtual event is described as a public-facing livestream virtual program.
Who are the intended participants or stakeholder groups for outreach?
The outreach and engagement effort is connected to YALI stakeholders such as Mandela Washington Fellowship alumni, Regional Leadership Center (RLC) alumni, and members of the YALI Network.
What is the role of U.S. embassies and consulates in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The recipient must support public engagement and outreach efforts connected to approximately 49 U.S. embassies and consulates in Sub-Saharan Africa, helping them engage relevant YALI stakeholders.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad within the nonprofit and education space. AF/PDPA invites applications from U.S. and African public and private nonprofit organizations, consortia of organizations, and accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions. The opportunity also references organizations meeting 501(c)(3) standards in the U.S. tax code.
Are consortia allowed to apply?
Yes. Consortia of organizations are explicitly invited to apply.
Are African organizations eligible, or is it limited to U.S.-based entities?
African public and private nonprofit organizations are included among eligible applicants, along with U.S. organizations and institutions.
Does the opportunity allow adjustments after an award is made?
AF/PDPA notes it can adjust budgets, participant numbers, workshops, and country coverage based on program needs and the availability of federal funds. This suggests proposals should be realistic while also adaptable to potential changes.
What scale of participation should the recipient plan for during the summit?
The summit is intended for roughly 15,000 to 25,000 participants, indicating a need for systems and platforms capable of supporting very high-volume participation across multiple countries.
Is the recipient responsible for both program content and technical delivery?
Yes. The recipient is expected to handle both the creative/programmatic aspects (such as themes, speakers, agenda, and session design) and the operational/technical infrastructure (platforms, registration, livestream production, and broadcast logistics).
Does the opportunity specify the geographic focus of the effort?
Yes. The opportunity focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa, including coordination with U.S. embassies and consulates in the region and highlighting YALI impact across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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