Opportunity Information: Apply for WHAP WHAAQPPC 16 001
Apply for WHAP WHAAQPPC 16 001
- The DOS-WHA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Internship Program for Cuban Youth" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.750,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2016 and posted on Mar 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $753,989.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Internship Program for Cuban Youth is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (DOS-WHA), designed to strengthen the skills and experience of young, emerging leaders from Cuban civil society. The core purpose is to fund a professional development program lasting roughly two to four months, combining specialized training with a hands-on internship placement at a nonprofit organization in the United States. In practical terms, the grant supports an initiative that brings Cuban youth participants into a structured learning environment where they can build professional competencies, gain exposure to nonprofit and civic-sector practices, and develop leadership capacity through real-world work experience.
This opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number WHAP WHAAQPPC 16 001 and is offered as a grant (rather than a contract). The funding activity category is listed as "Other," which generally signals the work is programmatic and cross-cutting rather than tied to a single standard category like education or health, and the description clarifies the activity is centered on professional development and internship programming. The CFDA numbers associated with the opportunity are 19.750, indicating it falls within the Department of State assistance portfolio.
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S. nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category). The grant appears structured to select one implementing organization, as the notice anticipates a single award. The award ceiling is $753,989, meaning applicants could propose a budget up to that amount, with the final award dependent on the selected proposal and negotiations.
Key dates show the opportunity was created and posted on March 24, 2016, and the application deadline was May 20, 2016 (with both the original and current closing date listed as the same). Overall, the notice describes a focused, cohort-style exchange and workforce development effort: identify promising Cuban civil society youth leaders, provide targeted training, and place them into U.S. nonprofit internships for a defined period so they return with expanded skills, professional networks, and practical experience relevant to civic and community-based work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Community Internship Program for Cuban Youth
What is the Community Internship Program for Cuban Youth?
The Community Internship Program for Cuban Youth is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (DOS-WHA). It is designed to strengthen the skills and experience of young, emerging leaders from Cuban civil society through professional development and internship programming in the United States.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to fund a professional development program lasting roughly two to four months that combines specialized training with a hands-on internship placement at a U.S. nonprofit organization. The program is intended to build professional competencies, increase exposure to nonprofit and civic-sector practices, and develop leadership capacity through real-world work experience.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This opportunity is offered as a grant (not a contract). It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (DOS-WHA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is WHAP WHAAQPPC 16 001.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.750, which indicates it is part of the Department of State assistance portfolio.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," and the description indicates the work is programmatic and cross-cutting, centered on professional development and internship programming rather than a single sector like health or education.
How long is the proposed professional development and internship program?
The program is expected to last roughly two to four months.
What are the core components of the program being funded?
The funded program is expected to combine (1) specialized training in a structured learning environment and (2) a hands-on internship placement at a nonprofit organization in the United States.
Who are the intended participants of the program?
The intended participants are young, emerging leaders from Cuban civil society (described as Cuban youth participants) who are identified as promising leaders for a cohort-style exchange and workforce development effort.
Where do the internships take place?
The internships are intended to take place at nonprofit organizations in the United States.
What outcomes does the notice emphasize for participants?
The notice emphasizes that participants should return with expanded skills, professional networks, and practical experience relevant to civic and community-based work, along with increased leadership capacity.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category)
Is this opportunity expected to fund more than one organization?
The notice anticipates a single award, suggesting the grant is structured to select one implementing organization.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $753,989. Applicants may propose a budget up to that amount, with the final award dependent on the selected proposal and negotiations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on March 24, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 20, 2016. The original and current closing dates are listed as the same.
What does it mean that this is a "discretionary" grant opportunity?
Based on the notice description, "discretionary" indicates this is a competitively awarded grant opportunity where proposals are reviewed and a selected proposal is funded, rather than funding being distributed by a formula.
What kind of organization is expected to implement the program?
The implementing organization is expected to design and run a cohort-style professional development program for Cuban youth participants, provide specialized training, and coordinate hands-on internship placements with U.S. nonprofit organizations for a defined period.
Is the internship intended to be part of a broader exchange or cohort program?
Yes. The notice describes a focused, cohort-style exchange and workforce development effort that combines training and internships for a defined period.
What sector experience are participants expected to gain exposure to?
Participants are expected to gain exposure to nonprofit and civic-sector practices through a structured learning environment and real-world nonprofit internship experience.
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