Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 13 13
Apply for ECA PE C PY 13 13
- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Youth Leadership Program Disability Component" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.415 Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs Citizen Exchanges.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 10, 2012 and posted on Dec 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 11, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The American Youth Leadership Program Disability Component is a U.S. Department of State exchange grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically through its Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. The program is designed to support an international exchange experience for American high school students and educators, with an emphasis on disability inclusion. The central purpose is to give participants direct exposure to foreign cultures while also building practical skills for collaboration on global challenges. The exchange is framed around structured dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service, with the expectation that participants return to the United States ready to apply what they learned in ways that benefit their schools and local communities.
Under this opportunity, the selected award recipient would be responsible for recruiting and selecting a cohort of approximately 15 to 25 youth participants from the United States, along with one to three adult participants (such as educators or group leaders). The core program activity is a three- to four-week exchange conducted in selected countries abroad. While the full announcement would provide the specific countries and detailed program requirements, the summary information makes clear that the overseas component is meant to be intensive and hands-on, combining cultural immersion with leadership and civic engagement activities. A key feature is the program's “multiplier effect”: participants are not only expected to learn during travel, but also to transfer those lessons into action after they come home, strengthening their capacity to lead and serve.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency anticipates a more active role in overseeing or partnering on the project compared with a standard grant. ECA stated its intent to make a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) for approximately $200,000, with an award ceiling of $200,000, contingent on the availability of funds. The total estimated funding for the competition is also listed as $200,000, indicating that the program was planned as one fully funded project rather than multiple smaller awards. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget, consistent with the detailed guidance in the full announcement.
Eligibility is broad but focused on organizations capable of running an international youth exchange. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education, along with other entities as clarified in the full announcement’s eligibility section. Because this is a youth exchange involving overseas travel and structured programming, applicants would generally be expected to demonstrate the capacity to recruit and support minors, manage participant safety and logistics, provide accessible programming consistent with the disability component, coordinate international partnerships, and deliver measurable educational and leadership outcomes.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on December 10, 2012, with a closing date of February 11, 2013, and it was archived on February 12, 2013. The program falls under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs: Citizen Exchanges). For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the American Youth Leadership Program Disability Component?
It is a U.S. Department of State exchange grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. The program supports an international exchange experience for American high school students and educators, with an emphasis on disability inclusion.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is designed to give participants direct exposure to foreign cultures while building practical skills for collaboration on global challenges. The exchange emphasizes structured dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service, with the expectation that participants return to the United States prepared to apply what they learned in ways that benefit their schools and local communities.
Who runs or administers this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State and administered by ECA (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
What does the "Disability Component" mean in this program?
Based on the summary information, the program includes an emphasis on disability inclusion. Applicants would generally be expected to provide accessible programming consistent with this disability component.
What type of award is this?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates the federal agency expects to have a more active role in overseeing and/or partnering on the project compared with a standard grant.
How many awards were expected to be made?
ECA stated its intent to make a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), contingent on the availability of funds.
How much funding is available?
The expected award amount is approximately $200,000, with an award ceiling of $200,000. The total estimated funding for the competition is also listed as $200,000, indicating the program was planned as one fully funded project rather than multiple smaller awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget, consistent with the detailed guidance in the full announcement.
What is the core program activity funded under this opportunity?
The core activity is a three- to four-week exchange conducted in selected countries abroad. The overseas component is described as intensive and hands-on, combining cultural immersion with leadership and civic engagement activities.
How many participants are expected to take part?
The selected award recipient would recruit and select approximately 15 to 25 youth participants from the United States, along with one to three adult participants such as educators or group leaders.
Who are the youth participants?
The program is intended for American high school students.
Who are the adult participants?
The award recipient would include one to three adults, described as educators or group leaders.
What kinds of activities are included in the exchange?
The exchange is framed around structured dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service, along with cultural immersion and civic engagement activities during the overseas portion.
What is meant by the program's "multiplier effect"?
The multiplier effect refers to the expectation that participants will not only learn during the exchange, but will also bring those lessons home and translate them into actions that benefit their schools and local communities.
Are participants expected to do anything after returning to the United States?
Yes. The program expects participants to return ready to apply what they learned in ways that benefit their schools and local communities, consistent with the multiplier effect described in the opportunity summary.
Which countries are included for the overseas exchange?
The summary indicates the exchange is conducted in selected countries abroad, but it does not list the specific countries. The full announcement would provide the specific countries and detailed program requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education, along with other entities as clarified in the full announcement's eligibility section.
What capacity should applicants be prepared to demonstrate?
Because this is an international youth exchange involving structured programming and overseas travel, applicants would generally be expected to demonstrate the ability to recruit and support minors, manage participant safety and logistics, provide accessible programming consistent with the disability component, coordinate international partnerships, and deliver measurable educational and leadership outcomes.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program falls under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs: Citizen Exchanges).
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on December 10, 2012. The closing date was February 11, 2013. It was archived on February 12, 2013.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Does the summary describe all application requirements?
No. The summary notes that the full announcement would provide specific countries and detailed program requirements, and it also references additional eligibility clarification in the full announcement.
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