Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAPA 15 001
Apply for ECA ECAPA 15 001
- 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 2015 International Exchange Alumni Enrichment Seminars" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.451 Special International Exchange Grant Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 6, 2015 and posted on Apr 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2015. (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 $1,500,000.00 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.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 International Exchange Alumni Enrichment Seminars opportunity is a competitive U.S. Department of State grant administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically through its Alumni Affairs Division. The program is designed to strengthen and mobilize the alumni network of U.S. government-funded, people-to-people international exchange programs by bringing alumni together for short, intensive enrichment seminars. The central idea is to reinforce a shared identity among alumni, deepen professional and personal connections across countries and sectors, and create space for substantive dialogue on themes that align with current U.S. foreign policy priorities.
Under this funding opportunity, ECA seeks a single administering organization to plan and implement a series of eight to twelve regional or sub-regional seminars. Each seminar is expected to last three to four days and host roughly 20 to 100 participants. Programming may be conducted in any of the six world regions as well as within the United States, giving the implementer flexibility to tailor locations and seminar groupings to regional needs and alumni concentrations. The seminars are intended to be thematic, meaning applicants should propose topics that are policy-relevant and capable of generating meaningful discussion, collaboration, and networking among alumni rather than serving as general reunions or purely social gatherings.
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by ECA during implementation (for example, collaboration on program direction, approvals, or oversight). ECA anticipated making one award with a ceiling of up to $1,500,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for eligible nonprofit and higher education applicants.
A major feature of the program is a follow-on small grants component meant to help alumni turn seminar ideas into real community-based projects. After participating in a seminar, alumni become eligible to compete for grants of up to $10,000 per project. These small grants are supported by an overall grants pool of $500,000. In practice, this component is intended to extend the impact beyond the seminar itself by funding concrete local activities that apply the skills, relationships, and perspectives alumni gained through their original exchange experience and the enrichment seminar.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3). The announcement also lists eligible applicant types as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other nonprofits holding 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is associated with CFDA number 19.451, Special International Exchange Grant Programs.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number ECA-ECAPA-15-001 and a posted date of April 6, 2015. The original and current application deadline was June 2, 2015, and the opportunity was archived on July 2, 2015. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Jonathan Ramaley, Grants Coordinator, at ramaleyjd@state.gov.
FY 2015 International Exchange Alumni Enrichment Seminars - FAQs
What is the FY 2015 International Exchange Alumni Enrichment Seminars opportunity?
It is a competitive U.S. Department of State grant administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through its Alumni Affairs Division, to strengthen and mobilize alumni of U.S. government-funded, people-to-people international exchange programs through short, intensive enrichment seminars.
Which U.S. government office administers this grant?
The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Alumni Affairs Division.
What is the main purpose of the enrichment seminars?
The seminars are designed to bring exchange alumni together to reinforce a shared identity, deepen professional and personal connections across countries and sectors, and support substantive dialogue on themes aligned with current U.S. foreign policy priorities.
Is this program intended to be a reunion or social gathering?
No. The seminars are intended to be thematic and policy-relevant, focusing on meaningful discussion, collaboration, and networking rather than general reunions or purely social events.
How many organizations will be funded under this opportunity?
ECA anticipated making one award to a single administering organization to plan and implement the seminar series.
How many seminars is the selected organization expected to run?
The selected administering organization is expected to plan and implement a series of eight to twelve regional or sub-regional seminars.
How long is each seminar expected to last?
Each seminar is expected to last three to four days.
How many participants are expected at each seminar?
Each seminar is expected to host roughly 20 to 100 participants.
Where can the seminars be held?
Programming may be conducted in any of the six world regions as well as within the United States, allowing flexibility to choose locations and seminar groupings based on regional needs and alumni concentrations.
What kinds of seminar topics should applicants propose?
Applicants should propose thematic topics that are policy-relevant and capable of generating substantive dialogue, collaboration, and networking among alumni, aligned with current U.S. foreign policy priorities.
What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means substantial involvement by ECA during implementation (such as collaboration on program direction, approvals, oversight, or similar engagement).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
ECA anticipated one award with a ceiling of up to $1,500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted for this opportunity.
What is the follow-on small grants component?
A follow-on small grants component is included to help alumni turn seminar ideas into community-based projects, extending the impact beyond the seminar itself.
Who is eligible for the follow-on small grants?
After participating in a seminar, alumni become eligible to compete for small project grants.
What is the maximum amount for each small grant project?
Small grants can be up to $10,000 per project.
How much funding is set aside overall for the small grants pool?
The overall grants pool for the follow-on small grants component is $500,000.
Who can apply to administer the overall seminar program?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3). The announcement also lists eligible applicant types as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other nonprofits holding 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Is this opportunity considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.451, Special International Exchange Grant Programs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA-ECAPA-15-001.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date is April 6, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current application deadline was June 2, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 2, 2015.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Jonathan Ramaley, Grants Coordinator, at ramaleyjd@state.gov.
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