Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAPEC 15 005
Apply for ECA ECAPEC 15 005
- 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 2015 Jovenes en Accion 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 Dec 9, 2014 and posted on Dec 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 16, 2015 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 Jovenes en Accion (Youth in Action) Program is a U.S. Department of State exchange opportunity administered through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It is designed as a summer exchange program for Mexican high school students, centered on civic education, community service, and youth leadership development. The core concept is to bring selected students to the United States for an intensive, four-week program and then help them return home ready to carry out service projects in their own communities, extending the impact beyond the travel period.
This opportunity is structured as an open competition for a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected organization would not simply receive funds and operate independently, but would be expected to work closely with ECA as a partner during implementation. The program is described as a joint initiative supported by the U.S. Department of State, the Mexican government, and the private sector, which signals that the implementing organization may need to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and comply with multiple funding and reporting expectations. Participant recruitment, screening, and final selection would be handled by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City (or a partner the Embassy designates), while the award recipient would be responsible for delivering the U.S.-based exchange experience and supporting the follow-on service project component once students return to Mexico.
Funding details indicate that ECA support for summer 2015 was expected to cover U.S.-based activities for approximately 20 to 25 participants initially. However, the announcement also notes that the Embassy anticipated additional funding that could bring the total cohort to as many as 100 students. Because of that, proposals were expected to clearly describe the applicant organization's capacity to scale up to hosting and programming for up to 100 students and to manage funds coming from multiple sources, which typically involves stronger financial controls, clear cost allocation practices, and coordination of program requirements tied to different contributors.
The award parameters show an award ceiling of $200,000 (with no stated award floor) under Funding Opportunity Number ECA-ECAPEC-15-005. The Bureau stated its intent, pending funds, to make one award for a project design that could run for one base year plus two option years, with an estimated total amount of $600,000 across the full period if option years were exercised. The opportunity also included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute some portion of the overall project cost through cash and/or allowable in-kind support, consistent with the rules laid out in the full announcement.
Eligibility was targeted primarily to U.S. organizations capable of running an international youth exchange program at scale. Eligible applicants included U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (specifically noting nonprofits other than institutions of higher education), as well as public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. The funding fell under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges), aligning it with State Department public diplomacy and exchange programming.
Key dates in the posting show it was published on December 9, 2014, with a closing date of January 16, 2015, and an archive date of February 15, 2015. For access or submission issues, the public-facing support channel referenced was the Grants.gov Contact Center, available by phone and email.
FAQs: FY 2015 Jovenes en Accion (Youth in Action) Program (ECA-ECAPEC-15-005)
1) What is the FY 2015 Jovenes en Accion (Youth in Action) Program?
Jovenes en Accion (Youth in Action) is a U.S. Department of State exchange opportunity designed as a summer program for Mexican high school students. It focuses on civic education, community service, and youth leadership development. Participants travel to the United States for an intensive four-week exchange and then return to Mexico prepared to implement service projects in their home communities.
2) Which U.S. government office is responsible for this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
3) What is the main purpose or concept behind the program design?
The core concept is a two-part model: (1) a four-week U.S.-based summer exchange experience and (2) a follow-on community service project component after students return to Mexico, extending the program impact beyond the travel period.
4) Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is an open competition for a cooperative agreement. That means the selected organization is expected to work closely with ECA as a partner during implementation, rather than operating fully independently after receiving funds.
5) Who supports the program besides the U.S. Department of State?
The program is described as a joint initiative supported by the U.S. Department of State, the Mexican government, and the private sector.
6) Who handles participant recruitment and selection?
Participant recruitment, screening, and final selection are handled by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, or by a partner designated by the Embassy.
7) What is the award recipient expected to do?
The award recipient is responsible for delivering the U.S.-based exchange experience and supporting the follow-on service project component after students return to Mexico.
8) How long is the U.S.-based portion of the program?
The U.S.-based exchange is described as an intensive, four-week program.
9) How many student participants are expected to be served?
ECA support for summer 2015 was expected to cover U.S.-based activities for approximately 20 to 25 participants initially. The announcement also notes anticipated additional funding that could expand the total cohort to as many as 100 students.
10) Do proposals need to address the possibility of scaling up to more participants?
Yes. Because the cohort could potentially increase to as many as 100 students, proposals were expected to clearly describe the applicant organization’s capacity to scale up hosting and programming to that level.
11) Does the opportunity involve funds from multiple sources?
Yes. The announcement signals coordination among the U.S. Department of State, the Mexican government, and the private sector. Proposals were expected to describe the ability to manage funds from multiple sources, which typically requires clear financial controls, cost allocation practices, and coordination of program requirements tied to different contributors.
12) What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA-ECAPEC-15-005.
13) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
14) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
15) How many awards did the Bureau intend to make?
The Bureau stated its intent, pending funds, to make one award.
16) What is the potential project period and total funding across years?
The project design could run for one base year plus two option years. If option years were exercised, the estimated total amount across the full period is $600,000.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of the overall project cost through cash and/or allowable in-kind support, consistent with the full announcement.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is targeted primarily to U.S. organizations capable of running an international youth exchange program at scale. Eligible applicants include: (1) U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (specifically noting nonprofits other than institutions of higher education), and (2) public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education.
19) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges).
20) When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The posting shows it was published on December 9, 2014, with a closing date of January 16, 2015.
21) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is February 15, 2015.
22) Where can applicants get help with access or submission issues?
The public-facing support channel referenced is the Grants.gov Contact Center, available by phone and email.
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