Application for Actionable Pilots to Foster Economic Growth and Reduce Regional Disparity in Tunisia

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2023 BEFORE 11.59 PM ET

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Network 20/20 is an inclusive international community that bridges the gap between the private sector and foreign policy worlds by connecting diverse leaders to share ideas, forge bonds, and influence policymaking. As part of that process, the organization established the Entrepreneurial Diplomacy Program. This qualitative research program aims to identify and drive innovative private sector-based solutions to challenges in a country or region of global geopolitical interest. Beginning in the summer of 2021 the EDP team embarked on a rigorous research project on Tunisia's political, social, and economic landscape. Based on the results of our research, Network 20/20 is aiming to fund a Tunisian-led pilot project to address issues relating to education and workforce development in an under-resourced community. At least one project will be funded at a maximum of $20,000 USD to be implemented from January 2024 - December 2024.
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AREA 1: Applicant Information
AREA 2: Project Information
AREA 4: Project Criteria
1.a Lead Applicant
Lead Applicant First Name^*
Lead Applicant Last Name^*
Lead Applicant Job Title^*
Lead Applicant Phone Number^*
Lead Applicant Email^*
Lead Applicant is in the age range of 21-35:^*
1.b Co-Applicant
Co-Applicant First Name
Co-Applicant Last Name
Co-Applicant Job Title
Co-Applicant Phone Number
Co-Applicant Email
1.c Applicant Organization
Lead Applicant is currently employed by or can provide written support of a registered NGO or the formal entity named below^*
If answered Yes to question 1.c, please continue below.
Applicant Organization Name
Applicant Organization Address
Applicant Organization Designation (start-up, corporate, local NGO, international NGO, individual, other)
Applicant Organization is able to collect funding from a US-based 501c3
If you did not answer yes to question 1.c., please continue below.
I have not communicated my idea to a formal NGO or organization. I need significant support of Network 20/20 and their advisors to identify a local or international NGO to sponsor me. (Please note that answering yes to this question will in no way negatively impact your applicant status. This will, however, require additional virtual meetings and time commitment from the lead applicant.)
I am in communication with an NGO or other formal organization who has expressed interest in sponsoring my application. I would like support only in formalizing the partnership. (Please note that answering yes to this question will in no way negatively impact your applicant status. This will, however, require additional virtual meetings and time commitment from the lead applicant.)
2.a Project Title
Project Title^*
2.b Impact Area
(Please select 1 focus area, even if your project proposal overlaps multiple impact areas.)

1. Short-term Skills Training: Projects that support participants in developing or demonstrating tangible skills related to an in-demand industry or employment outcomes. Projects may be related to a specific credential or competency development or work-based learning experience (ie, internship, on-the-job training, skills-based mentorship programs)
2. Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Projects that provide entrepreneurial training focused on the transferability of entrepreneurial skills both in start-up environments and within existing work environments. Projects should focus on entrepreneurial skills such as iterative processes, innovation, growth mindset, leadership, and project management that can be transferable across business and community leadership.
3. Building and Sustaining Community Connections and Local Leadership: Projects that support individuals or cohorts in navigating leadership. This includes a focus on individual influence and collective community change efforts.
Impact Areas^*
2.c Project Overview
In 250 words or less, please provide a project overview. What do you seek to accomplish with funding from Network 20/20?^*
2.d Why is this project needed?
In 250 words, please describe the rationale for this project. Why is now the best time for your project to receive financial support? What efforts have you made to date?^*
2.e What is the current phase of your project?
Please pick one. (Note, the phase of your work will not negatively impact your application status. Ideas at all phases are welcome)
Project Phase^*
2.f. What do you hope to learn from this project?
2.f It is completely okay if the project does not work. We are seeking applicants with clarity on what they seek to learn regardless of long term success.^*
2.g Who will your project impact or benefit?
2.g Describe the participants of your work including location, age, gender, and demographic information where possible. Why is this your population of focus?^*
2.h Please describe the qualifications of the Lead Applicant and co-Applicant.
2.h What professional experiences and expertise do they bring to this work? What lived experience or personal qualifications do they bring to this work?^*
2.i. Project Advisor
2.i Please describe the qualifications of the Lead Applicant and co-Applicant. What professional experiences and expertise do they bring to this work? What lived experience or personal qualifications do they bring to this work?^*
2.i.i. Does your project have a project advisor?^*
2.i.ii. What is your project advisor’s name?
2.i.iii What are the qualifications (professional and lived experience) that will help lead your project to the outcomes you intend?
How does your project proposal meet the following criteria? Please describe in 500 words:
1. Avoid unfinished intentions: Project must have a short term goal and a multi-year vision
2. Avoid duplicative efforts: Projects should not replace existing efforts and instead seek to amplify successful models
3. Actively seek diverse perspectives: Projects must be informed by those impacted by the challenge and engage local stakeholders
4. Actively seek new ideas and embrace risk: Projects should remain flexible to new innovations and establish contingency plans for failure
5. Actively seek to support talent and retain/return expertise: Projects should consider the challenges and opportunities connected to global learning and work experiences. Projects should support efforts to empower and support the Tunisian workforce.
6. Actively pursue collective leadership: Projects should establish clear leadership structures and engage multiple perspectives in leadership.
Describe how project meets the criteria^*

1.a Lead Applicant

1.b Co-Applicant

1.c Applicant Organization

2.a Project Title

2.b Impact Area

2.c Project Overview

2.d Why is this project needed?

2.e What is the current phase of your project?

2.f. What do you hope to learn from this project?

2.g Who will your project impact or benefit?

2.h Please describe the qualifications of the Lead Applicant and co-Applicant.

2.i. Project Advisor

How does your project proposal meet the following criteria? Please describe in 500 words:

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