Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 13 02
Apply for ECA PE C PY 13 02
- 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 "Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.012 Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs Special Professional and Cultural Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 30, 2012 and posted on May 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 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 $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding competition run through the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/PY). The purpose is to support organizations that can administer and facilitate structured educational exchange programs between American and German participants. Applicants propose to run one of three CBYX program components: the Secondary School exchange, the Vocational Studies exchange, or the Young Professionals exchange, all aimed at building long-term mutual understanding and people-to-people ties between the United States and Germany through immersive study, training, and cultural engagement.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government expects to have substantial involvement in program oversight and implementation rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal engagement. The total estimated funding listed for the competition is about $4,000,000, with individual awards expected to range from roughly $130,000 (award floor) up to $1,700,000 (award ceiling). The agency anticipates making up to seven awards in total: five awards for organizations operating the Secondary School component, one award for the Vocational Studies component, and one award for the Young Professionals component. Funding is tied to FY 2013 and intended to support the 2013-2014 academic year cycle.
Eligibility is broadly limited to nonprofit and educational institutions that fit the announcement's criteria. Specifically, eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including public and private nonprofits) and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education. The solicitation notes that additional eligibility details are contained in the full announcement. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect they will need to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) as part of their program budget and design.
A key caveat in the announcement is that, at the time it was published, funds had not yet been appropriated. In practice, that means the Department of State could not make final awards until Congress appropriated the funds and the agency completed internal allocation and commitment steps. The Bureau also indicates an intention to renew these cooperative agreements for up to three additional fiscal years, as long as the program is implemented successfully and funds remain available, before putting the awards back out for open competition again.
Administrative details included in the listing identify the funding opportunity number as ECA PE C PY 13 02, with CFDA number 19.012 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, including Special Professional and Cultural Programs). The posting date is May 30, 2012, and the application deadline shown is July 31, 2012 (with an archive date of October 1, 2012). Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement are directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the CBYX grant opportunity?
The Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding competition. It supports organizations that can administer and facilitate structured educational exchange programs between American and German participants.
Which office within the Department of State runs this competition?
The competition is run through ECA's Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/PY).
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support organizations capable of running immersive, structured educational exchanges that build long-term mutual understanding and people-to-people ties between the United States and Germany through study, training, and cultural engagement.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. This means the federal government expects substantial involvement in program oversight and implementation, rather than issuing a standard grant with minimal engagement.
What CBYX program components can an applicant propose to run?
Applicants may propose to run one of three CBYX components:
- Secondary School exchange
- Vocational Studies exchange
- Young Professionals exchange
How many awards does the agency expect to make, and for which components?
The agency anticipates making up to seven awards total:
- Up to five awards for organizations operating the Secondary School component
- One award for the Vocational Studies component
- One award for the Young Professionals component
How much total funding is estimated for this competition?
The total estimated funding listed for the competition is approximately $4,000,000.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards are expected to range from roughly $130,000 (award floor) up to $1,700,000 (award ceiling).
What fiscal year and program cycle is this funding tied to?
Funding is tied to FY 2013 and is intended to support the 2013-2014 academic year cycle.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly limited to nonprofit and educational institutions that meet the announcement's criteria. Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including public and private nonprofits)
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
The solicitation indicates additional eligibility details are included in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) as part of the program budget and design.
Were funds already appropriated at the time of posting?
No. A key caveat is that, at the time the announcement was published, funds had not yet been appropriated. Final awards could not be made until Congress appropriated the funds and the agency completed internal allocation and commitment steps.
Is there a possibility of renewal after the initial award?
Yes. The Bureau indicates an intention to renew these cooperative agreements for up to three additional fiscal years, provided the program is implemented successfully and funds remain available, before putting the awards back out for open competition again.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA PE C PY 13 02.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.012 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, including Special Professional and Cultural Programs).
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The posting date is May 30, 2012. The application deadline shown is July 31, 2012. The archive date listed is October 1, 2012.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement are directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
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