USAID/Mali Shifin ni Tagne Activity Addendum to YouthPower 2 Annual Program Statement

Through this USAID/Mali Shifin ni Tagne Activity Addendum to Annual Program Statement Number (APS) No.: 7200AA20APS00007, USAID/Mali aims to provide a vehicle for engaging with youth-led and youth-serving organizations, among others, and systems to generate cross-sectoral, positive youth development outcomes. USAID/Mali also seeks to support partner countries' progress to self-reliance, achieve sustainable and resilient results, and catalyze more effective partnering for impact. This Addendum disseminates information to prospective Applicants so they may develop and submit Concept Notes in response and ultimately to be considered for USAID funding. This Addendum describes and provides:

● The type of activities for which Concept Notes will be considered.

● Available funding, process, and requirements for submitting Concept Notes and Full Applications.

● The Criteria for evaluating Concept Notes; and

● Refers prospective Applicants to relevant documentation and resources.

USAID/Mali anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement under this Addendum. Issuance of this Addendum does not constitute an award or commitment on the part of the U.S. Government to make an award, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a Concept Note or Application(s). The actual number of assistance awards, if any, is subject to the availability of funds, as well as the viability of eventual full Applications received.

Based on the submitted Concept Note(s), USAID/Mali will determine whether to request a Full Application from an eligible organization. To be competitive under this Addendum to the YP2 APS, Concept Notes and Full Applications must be fully responsive to all directions under the APS except when specifically noted otherwise in this Addendum.