Local Works

This local works program award will seek to support youth initiatives to boost their employment and economic empowerment by identifying, nurturing and strengthening youth-owned enterprises that are scalable, innovative, inclusive, locally-driven and market-demanded in any sector of the economy.

Among other interventions that advance locally led development, the activity will promote an enabling environment that allows youth to thrive in business, enable youth to acquire the skill set, knowledge and support needed to access entrepreneurship and employment opportunities and promote alignment and collaboration in the youth entrepreneurship ecosystem.

USAID, prospective implementing partners and other local actors especially youth, will co-create the activity.