Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 12 34 OY B
Apply for ECA PE C PY 12 34 OY B
- 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" 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 Feb 22, 2012 and posted on Feb 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,730,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The American Youth Leadership Program is a U.S. Department of State exchange grant opportunity offered through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically its Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. The program funds organizations to run an international exchange experience for American high school students and adult educators. The central purpose is to give participants direct exposure to other cultures while also engaging them in collaboration around global issues, with an emphasis on practical leadership growth and civic engagement that continues after they return to the United States.
Under this opportunity, selected award recipients are expected to recruit and select U.S.-based youth and adult participants and then deliver a structured overseas exchange lasting about three to four weeks in select countries. The overseas component is designed around dialogue and debate, leadership development activities, and community service. The program is not intended to end when participants come home; it specifically expects students to apply what they learned abroad to serve their schools and local communities, reinforcing long-term impact and continued civic participation.
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements, which typically means the government agency expects to be substantially involved in the program’s implementation and oversight compared to a standard grant. ECA indicates an intent to make multiple awards, with a project structure that includes one base year plus one optional continuation year. The opportunity anticipates up to 8 awards, with an estimated total funding level of approximately $3,730,000 across all awards. Individual award sizes are listed with a floor of $130,000 and a ceiling of $350,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources toward the project as required by the full announcement.
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education, along with other applicants as further described in the full announcement. The program falls under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges). The original posting date was February 22, 2012, and the application deadline was April 13, 2012 (this opportunity is archived as of April 14, 2012). The funding opportunity number is ECA-PE-C-PY-12-34-OY-B.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - American Youth Leadership Program (Archived)
1) What is the American Youth Leadership Program?
The American Youth Leadership Program is a U.S. Department of State exchange grant opportunity that funds organizations to run an international exchange experience for American high school students and adult educators. The program is designed to provide direct exposure to other cultures while engaging participants in collaboration around global issues, leadership development, and civic engagement.
2) Which U.S. government office offers this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
3) What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to expose participants directly to other cultures and to involve them in dialogue, debate, and collaborative work on global issues. A key emphasis is practical leadership growth and civic engagement that continues after participants return to the United States.
4) Who are the intended participants?
The funded program is intended for American high school students (youth participants) and adult educators.
5) What are award recipients expected to do under this program?
Selected award recipients are expected to recruit and select U.S.-based youth and adult participants and deliver a structured overseas exchange experience. The overseas component is expected to include dialogue and debate, leadership development activities, and community service. The program also expects participants to apply what they learned after returning to the United States by serving their schools and local communities.
6) How long is the overseas exchange component expected to last?
The overseas exchange is described as lasting about three to four weeks.
7) What activities are expected to be included in the overseas exchange?
The overseas component is designed around dialogue and debate, leadership development activities, and community service.
8) Does the program end when participants return to the United States?
No. The program specifically expects students to apply what they learned abroad after they return, serving their schools and local communities to reinforce long-term impact and continued civic participation.
9) What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements. This typically means the U.S. Department of State (ECA) expects to be substantially involved in the program's implementation and oversight compared to a standard grant.
10) How many awards does ECA expect to make?
ECA indicates an intent to make multiple awards, anticipating up to 8 awards.
11) What is the total estimated funding level for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level is approximately $3,730,000 across all awards.
12) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Individual award sizes are listed with a floor of $130,000 and a ceiling of $350,000.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources toward the project as required by the full announcement.
14) What is the project period structure?
The project structure includes one base year plus one optional continuation year.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education, along with other applicants as further described in the full announcement.
16) What is the CFDA number and program classification?
The program falls under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges).
17) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA-PE-C-PY-12-34-OY-B.
18) When was this opportunity originally posted and when was the deadline?
The original posting date was February 22, 2012, and the application deadline was April 13, 2012.
19) Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. This opportunity is archived as of April 14, 2012.
20) Who was the program contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
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