Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C 08 ONE TIME COMP B
Apply for ECA PE C 08 ONE TIME COMP 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 "Congressionally Mandated One time Grants Program Competition B Professional, Cultural, and Youth One time Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 2, 2008 and posted on Mar 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State announced a one-time, congressionally mandated discretionary grant competition focused on professional, cultural, and youth exchange-related activities. This opportunity is labeled Competition B under a broader $10 million one-time grants initiative created by the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div. J, P.L. 110-161). ECA ran two parallel competitions under this initiative: Competition B (Professional, Cultural, and Youth) and Competition A (Academic Programs), with the intent to dedicate $5 million to each, while noting that ECA could shift funds between the two competitions depending on the number and quality of applications and how well proposals met the published review criteria.
For Competition B specifically, the Funding Opportunity Number is ECA/PE/C-08 ONE TIME COMP B, and the total estimated funding available was $5,000,000. ECA anticipated making about 25 awards under this competition. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $60,000 to a ceiling of $500,000. The funding instrument was a grant, and the opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding. The listing also indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility, although applicants could still choose to leverage additional resources if it strengthened the proposal.
Eligibility was limited to certain types of U.S. organizations. Applications had to be submitted by public or private nonprofit organizations meeting the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). The eligibility categories included nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The notice points readers to the full announcement for detailed eligibility information and any additional requirements or restrictions that may apply beyond these high-level categories.
Key dates for the opportunity show that it was posted on March 28, 2008, with an original and final application deadline of April 24, 2008. The opportunity was archived on April 25, 2008. The CFDA number in the source data is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which often indicates the posting did not map cleanly to a standard CFDA program code in the public listing and that applicants needed to rely on the full announcement for program-specific framing and compliance details.
Applicants who needed the complete announcement were directed to ECA's website through an additional information link. For access issues or questions related to the announcement, the listed point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a one-time, congressionally mandated discretionary grant competition administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State. It focuses on professional, cultural, and youth exchange-related activities and is identified as Competition B under a broader one-time $10 million grants initiative.
What is Competition B, and how does it relate to Competition A?
ECA ran two parallel competitions under the same one-time $10 million initiative: Competition B (Professional, Cultural, and Youth exchange-related activities) and Competition A (Academic Programs). ECA intended to dedicate $5 million to each competition, but stated it could shift funds between the two depending on the number and quality of applications and how well proposals met the published review criteria.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for Competition B?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA/PE/C-08 ONE TIME COMP B.
How much funding was available under Competition B?
The total estimated funding available for Competition B was $5,000,000.
How many awards did ECA expect to make?
ECA anticipated making about 25 awards under Competition B.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $60,000 to a ceiling of $500,000.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity was a grant.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Can applicants still include leveraged resources even if matching is not required?
Yes. Even though matching funds were not required, applicants could choose to leverage additional resources if doing so strengthened the proposal.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to certain types of U.S. organizations. Applications had to be submitted by public or private nonprofit organizations meeting the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). The eligibility categories listed included:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
Does the notice suggest there may be additional eligibility requirements?
Yes. The notice points readers to the full announcement for detailed eligibility information and any additional requirements or restrictions that may apply beyond the high-level categories listed.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 28, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final application deadline was April 24, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 25, 2008.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number shown in the source data is 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified).
What does CFDA 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified) imply for applicants?
In this listing, CFDA 00.000 suggests the posting did not map cleanly to a standard CFDA program code in the public listing. As a result, applicants were expected to rely on the full announcement for program-specific framing and compliance details.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to ECA's website via an additional information link in the listing to access the complete announcement.
Who was the point of contact for access issues or questions?
The listed point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist. The provided email address was poseyhe@state.gov.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: PRM NGO Projects in the North and South Caucasus
Previous opportunity: Congressionally Mandated One time Grants Program for Academic Programs
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for ECA PE C 08 ONE TIME COMP B
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (ECA PE C 08 ONE TIME COMP B) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| PRM NGO Projects in the North and South Caucasus Apply for PRM ECA 08 CA 001 EUR 032808 Funding Number: PRM ECA 08 CA 001 EUR 032808 Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| PRM supported NGO projects benefiting Sudanese and Central African Refugees in Chad beginning June 1, 2008 September 30, 2008 Apply for PRM AFR 08 CA AF 033108 CHAD Funding Number: PRM AFR 08 CA AF 033108 CHAD Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Proposals CAFTA DR Programs Apply for DRL 07 GR 020 CAFTADR 040108 Funding Number: DRL 07 GR 020 CAFTADR 040108 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $4,000,000 |
| Investigation/Prosecution of Odometer Fraud Apply for DTNH22 08 R 00116 Funding Number: DTNH22 08 R 00116 Agency: DOT/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $152,000 |
| Freedom of Expression and Information Through Technology RFP Apply for DRL 08 GR 001 GIFT 040408 Funding Number: DRL 08 GR 001 GIFT 040408 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $13,800,000 |
| PRM NGO Projects in the Balkans Apply for PRM ECA 08 CA 002 EUR 040408 Funding Number: PRM ECA 08 CA 002 EUR 040408 Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,100,000 |
| Youth Filmmaking Project Apply for PRMTR 07 GR 001 EUR 040708 Funding Number: PRMTR 07 GR 001 EUR 040708 Agency: Mission to Turkey Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $525,000 |
| Sustainable Interventions to Combat Trafficking in Persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SUSTAIN) Apply for 168 08 09 Funding Number: 168 08 09 Agency: Hungary USAID Budapest Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $855,000 |
| Elections and Political Processes Apply for M OAA DCHA DOFDA 08 151 RFA Funding Number: M OAA DCHA DOFDA 08 151 RFA Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $600,000,000 |
| Water Supply and Sanitation Activities Apply for RFA 511 08 010 Funding Number: RFA 511 08 010 Agency: Bolivia USAID La Paz Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Arts Exchanges on International Issues Apply for ECA PE C CU 08 43 Funding Number: ECA PE C CU 08 43 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| English Language Fellow Program for Academic Year (AY) 2009 2010 Apply for ECA A L 09 01 Funding Number: ECA A L 09 01 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $6,300,000 |
| National Security Language Initiative Youth Program (NSLI Y) Apply for ECA PE C PY 08 39 Funding Number: ECA PE C PY 08 39 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $7,400,000 |
| Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program Apply for ECA PE C PY 08 27 Funding Number: ECA PE C PY 08 27 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $9,000,000 |
| Junior Faculty Development Program Apply for ECA A E EUR 08 06 Funding Number: ECA A E EUR 08 06 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,450,000 |
| Request for Proposals Assistance to Central and South America Apply for DRL 07 GR 021 LATAM 042108 Funding Number: DRL 07 GR 021 LATAM 042108 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| Media Assistance Program Apply for 169 08 007 Funding Number: 169 08 007 Agency: Hungary USAID Budapest Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $8,000,000 |
| PRM NGO Projects in Mauritania Apply for PRM AFR 08 CA AF 42108 MAURITANIA Funding Number: PRM AFR 08 CA AF 42108 MAURITANIA Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| PRM NGO Projects in South Asia Apply for PRM ANE 08 CA SCA 04212008 SOUTHASIA Funding Number: PRM ANE 08 CA SCA 04212008 SOUTHASIA Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Rural Fire Assistance Administration Apply for WY RFA08 3001 Funding Number: WY RFA08 3001 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $240,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "ECA PE C 08 ONE TIME COMP B", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.