Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C 09 ONE TIME COMP B
Apply for ECA PE C 09 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 20, 2009 and posted on Apr 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,900,000.00 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 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Congressionally Mandated One time Grants Program, Competition B (Professional, Cultural, and Youth One time Grants Program) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It was created in response to direction in the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriation (P.L. 111-8), under the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, within the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs account. The broader initiative is a one-time, competitive $6 million grants program intended to support exchange-related activities, with this specific competition representing the professional, cultural, and youth-focused track.
Funding for Competition B is estimated at $3.9 million out of the total $6 million program. The remaining $2.1 million is set aside for a separate, simultaneously announced competition called Competition A (Academic Programs One time Grants Program, reference number ECA/A 09 One time Comp.A). ECA notes that it may shift funds between the two competitions after reviewing demand and quality, meaning the initial split between Competition A and Competition B is not guaranteed and can change depending on how many applications are submitted and how well they meet the published review criteria.
Applicants have to be very careful about submission limits because the rules are strict. An organization may submit only one proposal total, and it must be to only one of the two competitions (either Competition A or Competition B, not both). On top of that, an applicant may only propose to administer one listed activity in total. If an organization submits more than one proposal, all of its submissions are considered technically ineligible and are removed from further review entirely. Because of this, ECA strongly encourages applicants to read both solicitations closely before deciding which competition to enter, to ensure the proposed activity aligns with the correct track and clearly responds to the goals and evaluation criteria in that specific request.
Eligibility is centered on nonprofit status. Applications must be submitted by public or private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code 26 USC 501(c)(3). The eligibility list also references institutions of higher education, including private and public/state-controlled institutions, along with "others" as further defined in the full announcement, but the core requirement emphasized in the description is 501(c)(3) nonprofit eligibility. The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) in accordance with the full announcement's rules.
From an award structure standpoint, ECA anticipated making about 15 awards under this competition. The estimated award ceiling is $350,000 per grant, setting an upper limit on individual project budgets. The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA PE C 09 ONE TIME COMP B, and the opportunity was posted on April 20, 2009, with an application deadline of May 14, 2009 (and an archive date of May 15, 2009). Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Congressionally Mandated One time Grants Program, Competition B?
Competition B is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It is the professional, cultural, and youth-focused track within a broader one-time, competitive grants initiative supporting exchange-related activities.
Who runs this grant competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
Why was this one-time grants program created?
The program was created in response to direction in the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriation (P.L. 111-8), under the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, within the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs account.
How much total funding is associated with the overall one-time grants initiative?
The broader initiative is described as a one-time, competitive $6 million grants program intended to support exchange-related activities.
How much funding is estimated for Competition B specifically?
Funding for Competition B is estimated at $3.9 million.
How does Competition B relate to Competition A?
Competition B is one of two simultaneously announced competitions under the same one-time grants initiative. The other competition is Competition A (Academic Programs One time Grants Program, reference number ECA/A 09 One time Comp.A), with $2.1 million initially set aside for that track.
Is the funding split between Competition A and Competition B guaranteed?
No. ECA stated it may shift funds between the two competitions after reviewing demand and quality. That means the initial $3.9 million (Competition B) and $2.1 million (Competition A) split can change depending on application volume and how well applications meet the published review criteria.
How many proposals can my organization submit?
An organization may submit only one proposal total, and it must be submitted to only one of the two competitions (either Competition A or Competition B, not both).
Can we submit to both Competition A and Competition B?
No. The rules require an organization to choose only one competition. Submitting to both is not allowed.
What happens if an organization submits more than one proposal?
If an organization submits more than one proposal, all of its submissions are considered technically ineligible and are removed from further review entirely.
Are there limits on how many activities an applicant can propose?
Yes. An applicant may only propose to administer one listed activity in total.
What types of activities does Competition B focus on?
This track is identified as the Professional, Cultural, and Youth One time Grants Program and is intended to support exchange-related activities within those areas.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Applications must be submitted by public or private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code 26 USC 501(c)(3).
Does the eligibility information mention universities or colleges?
Yes. The eligibility list references institutions of higher education, including private and public/state-controlled institutions, along with "others" as further defined in the full announcement, while emphasizing 501(c)(3) nonprofit eligibility in the description provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) in accordance with the full announcement's rules.
How many awards does ECA anticipate making under Competition B?
ECA anticipated making about 15 awards under this competition.
What is the maximum award size (award ceiling) for Competition B?
The estimated award ceiling is $350,000 per grant, which sets the upper limit on individual project budgets.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA PE C 09 ONE TIME COMP B.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 20, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 14, 2009.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date is May 15, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
What key submission guidance did ECA emphasize?
ECA strongly encouraged applicants to read both solicitations closely before deciding which competition to enter, to ensure the proposed activity aligns with the correct track and clearly responds to the goals and evaluation criteria in that specific request.
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