Inter-Community Activity | 72026320RFA00002

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The Inter-Community Activity (Funding Opportunity Number 72026320RFA00002) is a USAID/Egypt discretionary funding opportunity offered through a Cooperative Agreement to support community development efforts centered on young women and girls. The core aim is to bring girls and young women from different social, cultural, and community backgrounds into structured cross-community dialogue, so they can build relationships, reduce tensions, and develop a shared vision for girls empowerment. The program is designed around the idea that when participants are given a safe and supportive environment to talk across differences, they are better able to find common ground, strengthen community cohesion, and advance women and girls rights in ways that also contribute to broader, inclusive economic growth.

A major focus of the activity is leadership development. USAID/Egypt intends for the program to strengthen self-esteem, leadership capacity, and consensus-building skills among participants, while also improving the surrounding community's ability to support girls and women as emerging leaders. One of the key mechanisms described is pairing participants from different backgrounds in mutually beneficial relationships, which can function like peer partnerships or mentorship-style pairings. These pairings are meant to help young leaders understand perspectives outside their own community, build communication and mediation skills, and learn how to identify and address the underlying causes of disputes or social divisions that may exist locally.

Beyond dialogue and leadership training, the opportunity emphasizes practical community engagement. Participants and other community members from different demographic groups are expected to take part in exercises that help them identify, prioritize, and respond to shared community needs. The grant anticipates that this could translate into joint community initiatives, participation in cultural events that build cooperation and trust, or even the formation of joint micro-enterprises when viable opportunities are identified. In other words, the activity is not only about conversation; it is also about turning improved relationships and shared priorities into collaborative action that has visible benefits for communities.

Education and inclusion are also central themes. The program is expected to promote girls ability to continue their education, increase their confidence, and expand their influence within their families and communities. USAID/Egypt highlights the need for safe and secure venues where continuing education and discussion can happen, especially around issues that affect young women and girls opportunities, participation, and inclusion. The underlying theory of change is straightforward: if girls across different communities can engage in cross-cultural dialogue and develop a common vision, they can build the consensus needed to promote a stronger community that offers women and girls more equal opportunities, ultimately supporting social stability and inclusive economic growth.

In terms of award details, the opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Egypt (USAID-Cairo), with a creation date of January 16, 2020, and an original closing date of March 17, 2020. The opportunity listed an award ceiling of $3,000,000, with USAID expecting to make one award. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001, and eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement text.

• The Agency for International Development, Egypt USAID-Cairo in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inter-Community Activity" 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 Jan 16, 2020.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 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 $3,000,000.00 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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