Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAPE 14 005
Apply for ECA ECAPE 14 005
- 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 Entrepreneurship Development for Women Leaders in the Middle East and North Africa" 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 Apr 18, 2014 and posted on Apr 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 Entrepreneurship Development for Women Leaders in the Middle East and North Africa grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-ECAPE-14-005) is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) exchange initiative designed to strengthen entrepreneurship leadership among emerging women leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The core idea is to identify roughly 25 to 30 promising women who are active in entrepreneurship-related roles across multiple spheres, including business, academia, media, and both private and nonprofit organizations, and bring them to the United States for an intensive, short-term professional program focused on leadership development, practical skills, and long-term networks.
The program is structured as an approximately two-week U.S.-based exchange made up of three linked components in major U.S. hubs. Participants begin with programming in Washington, D.C., where the emphasis is typically on broad leadership themes, exposure to U.S. institutions and policy or ecosystem-level conversations, and high-level networking. From there, the group takes part in a week-long training institute hosted at an educational institution in Boston, Massachusetts, which is described as the main training block and is intended to deliver more formal instruction and applied learning related to entrepreneurship and leadership. The final U.S. component is a mentoring element in New York City, designed to connect participants with experienced professionals and organizations, reinforce peer-to-peer relationships, and translate training into individualized guidance and professional connections.
A distinctive feature of the opportunity is the expectation of continuity after the U.S. visit. ECA anticipates that a private-sector partner will organize a summit in the Middle East for program participants and additional stakeholders once the U.S. portion concludes. This suggests the grant is not only about a one-time exchange trip, but also about building momentum back in the region, extending networks, and creating a platform where participants can share lessons learned, form collaborations, and potentially seed new initiatives or partnerships.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally means substantial involvement by the federal agency during implementation (for example, coordination on program design, participant experience, and deliverables), rather than a hands-off grant structure. The total award amount is capped at $350,000 (award ceiling), with no stated minimum (award floor listed as $0). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) to help carry out the program. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs: Citizen Exchanges).
The program is described as a pilot, with built-in potential for continuation. If the initial project is implemented successfully, if strong partnerships are established with participating organizations, and if future funds are available, ECA reserves the right to renew the award for up to two additional fiscal years before re-competing it openly. This signals that applicants were expected to propose not just a one-off itinerary, but an approach that could be sustained, replicated, and scaled over time.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The posting date was April 18, 2014, and the application closing date was May 30, 2014, with an archive date of June 29, 2014. For access issues related to the full announcement on Grants.gov, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726) or support@grants.gov, available 24/7 except federal holidays.
FAQs: FY 2014 Entrepreneurship Development for Women Leaders in the Middle East and North Africa (ECA-ECAPE-14-005)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY 2014 Entrepreneurship Development for Women Leaders in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-ECAPE-14-005), offered by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It supports an exchange initiative intended to strengthen entrepreneurship leadership among emerging women leaders from the MENA region.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program is designed to develop leadership capacity, practical entrepreneurship-related skills, and long-term professional networks for emerging women leaders in entrepreneurship-related roles across the Middle East and North Africa.
Who are the intended participants?
The program is intended for approximately 25 to 30 promising women from the MENA region who are active in entrepreneurship-related roles across multiple spheres, including business, academia, media, and both private and nonprofit organizations.
How many participants are expected?
The opportunity anticipates identifying roughly 25 to 30 participants.
Where does the exchange take place?
The core exchange is U.S.-based and includes programming in Washington, D.C.; a training institute hosted at an educational institution in Boston, Massachusetts; and a mentoring component in New York City.
How long is the U.S. portion of the program?
The U.S.-based exchange is described as an approximately two-week, short-term professional program.
What happens during the Washington, D.C. component?
The Washington, D.C. programming typically focuses on broad leadership themes, exposure to U.S. institutions, policy or entrepreneurship ecosystem-level discussions, and high-level networking.
What is the Boston component and what is its purpose?
Boston hosts a week-long training institute at an educational institution. This is described as the main training block and is intended to provide more formal instruction and applied learning related to entrepreneurship and leadership.
What is the New York City component?
The New York City component is a mentoring element intended to connect participants with experienced professionals and organizations, reinforce peer-to-peer relationships, and translate the training into individualized guidance and professional connections.
Is the program only a one-time U.S. visit?
No. The opportunity includes an expectation of continuity after the U.S. visit. ECA anticipates a post-program summit in the Middle East organized by a private-sector partner, involving program participants and additional stakeholders.
What is the purpose of the post-program summit in the Middle East?
Based on the description, the summit is intended to extend networks, build momentum in the region after the U.S. exchange, and provide a platform for participants to share lessons learned, form collaborations, and potentially seed new initiatives or partnerships.
What type of award is this?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by ECA during implementation (for example, coordination on program design, participant experience, and deliverables).
How is a cooperative agreement different from a more hands-off grant (as described here)?
As characterized in the opportunity summary, a cooperative agreement typically involves substantial federal agency involvement during the project period rather than a hands-off structure.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $350,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) to implement the program.
What is the funding category and CFDA number?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 19.415, titled Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs: Citizen Exchanges.
Is this program described as a pilot?
Yes. The program is described as a pilot with potential for continuation.
Can the award be renewed?
ECA indicates it may renew the award for up to two additional fiscal years before re-competing it openly, if the initial project is implemented successfully, strong partnerships are established, and future funds are available.
What does the possibility of renewal suggest about project design?
The description suggests applicants were expected to propose an approach that could be sustained, replicated, and scaled over time, rather than treating the exchange as a one-off itinerary.
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 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was April 18, 2014. The application closing date was May 30, 2014. The archive date was June 29, 2014.
Where can applicants get help if they cannot access the full announcement on Grants.gov?
For access issues related to the full announcement on Grants.gov, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The contact center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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