Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAPEC 14 036
Apply for ECA ECAPEC 14 036
- 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 "FY 2014 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 6, 2014 and posted on Feb 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2014 No Explanation. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 American Youth Leadership Program is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding opportunity run through the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It is structured as an open, discretionary competition for organizations to design and implement overseas exchange experiences for American high school students. The core purpose is to give participants direct exposure to foreign cultures while building their ability to work across differences and collaborate on global issues. Programs funded under this opportunity are expected to combine international learning with practical leadership and civic engagement so that students come home prepared to strengthen their schools and communities.
Under this opportunity, selected award recipients are responsible for recruiting and selecting U.S. high school participants and delivering a structured three- to four-week exchange program in selected countries abroad. The overseas portion is expected to emphasize dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service, meaning students should be engaged not only in cultural activities but also in substantive discussions and problem-solving around real-world challenges. A key feature of the program design is the re-entry component: after returning to the United States, students are expected to apply what they learned by serving their local communities, extending the impact beyond the travel period and reinforcing long-term civic participation.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant, such as collaboration on program direction, monitoring, and outcomes. ECA stated its intent to make multiple awards. The planned project period includes one base year with the possibility of one option year, reflecting an interest in supporting programs that can demonstrate early success and continue with additional support if appropriate.
Financially, the total estimated funding available across awards is about $2,700,000. Individual awards are expected to fall between $150,000 (award floor) and $250,000 (award ceiling). The opportunity also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources, which can strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the proposed program.
Eligibility is broad but focused on organizations capable of administering youth exchange programming. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including nonprofits other than institutions of higher education). The announcement is tied to CFDA number 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs: Citizen Exchanges, aligning it with ECA's broader mission of advancing mutual understanding through educational and cultural exchange.
Key dates for the opportunity include a posted date of February 6, 2014, and an application deadline of April 4, 2014, with an archive date of May 4, 2014. The funding opportunity number is ECA/ECAPEC-14-036. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov, the listing provides the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
FY 2014 American Youth Leadership Program (ECA/ECAPEC-14-036) FAQs
1) What is the FY 2014 American Youth Leadership Program?
The FY 2014 American Youth Leadership Program is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding opportunity administered through the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It supports organizations to design and implement overseas exchange experiences for American high school students, with a strong focus on leadership, civic engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration.
2) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to give American high school participants direct exposure to foreign cultures while strengthening their ability to work across differences and collaborate on global issues. Funded programs are expected to pair international learning with practical leadership development and civic engagement so students return prepared to strengthen their schools and communities.
3) What type of competition is this?
This opportunity is described as an open, discretionary competition.
4) What type of award will be used?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements. This typically means there is substantial federal involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant, such as collaboration on program direction, monitoring, and outcomes.
5) Who is expected to carry out the program activities?
Selected award recipients are responsible for recruiting and selecting U.S. high school participants and delivering a structured overseas exchange program in selected countries abroad.
6) How long is the overseas exchange portion expected to last?
The overseas portion is expected to be a structured three- to four-week exchange program.
7) What activities should the overseas exchange emphasize?
The overseas experience is expected to emphasize dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service. Students should participate in cultural activities as well as substantive discussions and problem-solving related to real-world challenges.
8) Is there a required re-entry or post-return component?
Yes. A key feature is the re-entry component after students return to the United States. Students are expected to apply what they learned by serving their local communities, extending the impact beyond the travel period and reinforcing long-term civic participation.
9) Does ECA plan to make more than one award?
Yes. ECA stated its intent to make multiple awards under this opportunity.
10) What is the planned project period?
The planned project period includes one base year with the possibility of one option year. This structure reflects an interest in supporting programs that can show early success and potentially continue with additional support if appropriate.
11) How much total funding is available?
The total estimated funding available across all awards is about $2,700,000.
12) What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards are expected to range from $150,000 (award floor) to $250,000 (award ceiling).
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources. The announcement notes that cost share can strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of a proposed program.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including nonprofits other than institutions of higher education). Eligibility is broad but focused on organizations capable of administering youth exchange programming.
15) What agency and office are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), run through the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
16) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The announcement is tied to CFDA number 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs: Citizen Exchanges.
17) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA/ECAPEC-14-036.
18) What are the key dates (posted date, deadline, and archive date)?
The posted date is February 6, 2014. The application deadline is April 4, 2014. The archive date is May 4, 2014.
19) Where do applicants access the full announcement and how can they get help with access issues?
The listing directs applicants to access the full announcement through Grants.gov. For assistance, applicants can contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
20) What is the intended outcome for students after they return to the United States?
After returning, students are expected to apply what they learned through local community service, reinforcing civic participation and enabling them to contribute to strengthening their schools and communities.
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