To further boost innovative, cross-sectoral, and evidence-based youth development programming
To foster inclusion, empowerment, and socio-civic engagement of out-of-school youth (of all genders, aged 15-24) in covered cities
To enable youth-serving organizations to implement youth engagement programs and activities that will recognize youth as partners and leaders in meeting education, economic growth, and health objectives in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
Opportunity 2.0 is a P1.9-billion ($37.5 million) program of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that will improve the education, employment, and livelihood outcomes for the out-of-school youth across 12 cities in the Philippines until 2025.
It is implemented by Education Development Center (EDC), in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Local Government Units (LGUs), and partners in the private sector.
Youth-serving organizations
CSR groups/NGOs
TVET or Academic Institutions
Legally registered large or small youth-serving organizations that may be business/private sector corporate social responsibility (CSR) groups,technical-vocational and academic institutions, faith-based, NGOs, and non-profit organizations operating or implementing programs in Opportunity 2.0 sites for at least two (2) years.
Eligible organizations located in:
Angeles City
Legazpi City
Quezon City
Valenzuela City
Cebu City
Tagbilaran City
Zamboanga City
Isabela City
Cagayan de Oro City
Davao City
General Santos City
Cotabato City
Proposed activities or programs under this grant should:
Promote inclusion of vulnerable youth in development interventions
Be relevant to the needs of OSY in their respective areas/sites
Incorporate complementation and collaboration with local government,key agencies, and other stakeholders to maximize impact and sustainability
Be inclusive of OSY gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, economic, and health status.
Youth leadership coaching and mentoring
Youth volunteerism and other activities promoting pro-social skills
Digitization of Community Needs
Engaging in the Digital Economy
Each grant award will fund programs and activities for up to Php 500,000 for a period of up to 12 months or one year
USAID Opportunity 2.0 will issue up to three (3) grant awards for each program site
Applicants should be prepared to initiate project activities in February 2022
Grant Application Cover Letter
Completed Grant Application Form and Description of the Proposed Approach
Organizational Capacity
Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
Implementation Workplan
Budget with Budget Narrative
Applications submitted will be assessed by the Grants Selection Committee using the following criteria:
Applications must be emailed to GrantsPH@edc.org no later than
11:59 p.m., October 31, 2021.
Applications should be written in English and saved in one or more of the following formats: Word, PDF, or Excel.
To join, register ahead at using the link below. Registration for the online orientation will close at 11:59 p.m., October 5, 2021 or when slots are full. The online orientation will also be live-streamed at USAID Opportunity 2.0's office Facebook page.