Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAPEC 14 051
Apply for ECA ECAPEC 14 051
- 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 The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program for Journalists in Urdu" 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 10, 2014 and posted on Apr 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 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 $900,000.00 in funding.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program for Journalists in Urdu was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges). The main purpose of the program was to support a professional exchange that brings together working journalists from the United States and Pakistan, specifically those operating in Urdu-language contexts, in order to strengthen cross-cultural understanding and deepen professional relationships between the two countries.
At its core, the grant focused on building sustained, practical partnerships between broadcast and print journalists. The program was designed to do more than simple study tours or one-off visits; it aimed to create meaningful professional connections and skill-building experiences that would help participants improve their journalism practice and, by extension, produce work that could have a constructive impact on communities. The emphasis on professional development suggests activities such as newsroom-based exchanges, joint reporting or collaborative storytelling, mentorship and peer learning, and structured engagements with media organizations and related institutions. The broader public-diplomacy goal was to translate these people-to-people professional ties into stronger U.S.-Pakistan relations over time.
ECA anticipated making a single award through this competition, with an expected total funding amount of approximately $900,000. The award ceiling was listed as $900,000, and the award floor was $0, meaning proposals could request up to the maximum amount but were not constrained by a minimum stated threshold in the posted summary. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the opportunity category was listed as discretionary, meaning awards would be made competitively based on the quality and alignment of submitted proposals rather than through a formula or entitlement process.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applied to this opportunity, indicating that the selected recipient would need to contribute a portion of project costs through non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on the full announcement). While the summary does not specify the percentage or structure of the match, the presence of the requirement signals ECA expected the awardee to demonstrate institutional commitment and the ability to leverage partner support or other resources to carry out the exchange.
Eligibility was open to several types of U.S.-based organizations commonly involved in international exchanges and training programs. Specifically, eligible applicants 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 listing also uses a general "Others" eligibility label tied to a clarification field, but the named eligible categories above are the primary ones explicitly stated in the opportunity summary.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number ECA-ECAPEC-14-051. The opportunity was posted on April 10, 2014, and the application deadline (original and current closing date) was May 14, 2014. The archive date was June 13, 2014, meaning it was no longer active after that point. For applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically, the notice directed them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which provides around-the-clock technical support except on federal holidays.
In practical terms, this competition sought one strong implementing organization capable of designing and managing a sizable bilateral exchange for Urdu-focused journalism professionals, combining cross-cultural engagement with hands-on professional training and collaboration, and aligning those activities with ECA's broader mission of citizen exchange and mutual understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the FY 2014 U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program for Journalists in Urdu.
Which U.S. government agency offered this opportunity?
This discretionary grant opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
What is the CFDA number and program area associated with this grant?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose was to support a professional exchange bringing together working journalists from the United States and Pakistan, specifically those operating in Urdu-language contexts, to strengthen cross-cultural understanding and deepen professional relationships between the two countries.
Who was the program intended to bring together?
The program was designed to bring together working journalists from the United States and Pakistan, with a particular focus on broadcast and print journalists working in Urdu-language contexts.
What kinds of outcomes was ECA aiming for through this exchange?
The program aimed to build sustained, practical partnerships and deepen professional relationships, with a broader public-diplomacy goal of strengthening U.S.-Pakistan relations over time through people-to-people ties.
Was the program meant to be a one-time visit or a longer-term partnership model?
It was explicitly designed to do more than simple study tours or one-off visits. The emphasis was on meaningful professional connections, practical skill-building, and sustained partnerships.
What types of activities did the grant emphasize (based on the summary description)?
The summary suggests professional development activities such as newsroom-based exchanges, joint reporting or collaborative storytelling, mentorship and peer learning, and structured engagements with media organizations and related institutions.
How many awards did ECA expect to make under this competition?
ECA anticipated making a single award through this competition.
What was the expected total funding amount?
The expected total funding amount was approximately $900,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed as $900,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, meaning the summary did not set a minimum funding threshold for proposals.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What does it mean that this opportunity was "discretionary"?
It means awards would be made competitively based on the quality and alignment of submitted proposals, rather than being provided by formula or entitlement.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the selected recipient would need to contribute a portion of project costs through non-federal resources.
Did the summary specify the required cost-share percentage or structure?
No. The summary indicates that cost sharing/matching was required, but it does not specify the percentage or exact structure.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to U.S.-based organizations including: 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 listing also included a general "Others" label tied to a clarification field.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education were listed as eligible.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status were listed as eligible, excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category description.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA-ECAPEC-14-051.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 10, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was May 14, 2014.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The archive date was June 13, 2014, indicating the opportunity was no longer active after that point.
Where could applicants get technical help if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice directed applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center for assistance: 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov. The Contact Center provides around-the-clock technical support except on federal holidays.
What kind of implementing organization was ECA looking for?
The competition sought one strong implementing organization capable of designing and managing a sizable bilateral exchange for Urdu-focused journalism professionals, combining cross-cultural engagement with hands-on professional training and collaboration, aligned with ECA's citizen exchange and mutual understanding mission.
What was the professional focus within journalism?
The summary emphasizes partnerships between broadcast and print journalists, with a specific focus on Urdu-language contexts.
What broader mission did the program align with?
The program aligned with ECA's broader mission of citizen exchange, mutual understanding, and public diplomacy through people-to-people engagement.
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