The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under CFDA 19.750 to Fundacion Accion Joven, a non-profit foundation in Costa Rica. The grant aims to strengthen multilevel governance of local employment in the Limon province through collaboration with local governments, high schools, and the business sector. The project period runs from Sep 30, 2023 to Mar 31, 2025. Fundacion Accion Joven has received multiple federal grants from WHA to support youth empowerment, inclusive education, and governance initiatives in Costa Rica. This latest Project Grant will enable the foundation to enhance coordination and cooperation across stakeholders to improve employment opportunities and outcomes in the Limon region.