Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAPEC 15 025
Apply for ECA ECAPEC 15 025
- 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 Professional Fellows On Demand 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 Apr 13, 2015 and posted on Apr 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 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 $1,250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 Professional Fellows On Demand Program is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) exchange initiative designed to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by giving the Department the ability to launch timely, targeted international exchanges when new priorities or urgent policy needs emerge. Rather than funding one fixed, pre-defined exchange, the program is structured to support a flexible series of two-way projects that can vary in topic, size, and format over the life of the cooperative agreement. These projects are meant to engage current and emerging leaders from government and civil society, using professional exchange as a tool to build relationships, share expertise, and support practical cooperation between the United States and partner countries.
Under this opportunity, a single implementing organization would be selected to run multiple tailored exchange projects that are developed jointly with ECA. The specific focus areas are not locked in at the time of application; instead, ECA will identify and shape each project in consultation with other Department of State stakeholders and the award recipient during the agreement period. The expectation is that the overall portfolio of projects will include roughly 50 to 70 international participants and about 30 to 40 U.S. participants in total, spread across the various exchanges conducted.
Each project is expected to include several components that work together toward a defined goal. The central feature is a group program that brings foreign participants to the United States for an intensive, customized schedule. This U.S.-based portion would typically involve professional meetings, site visits, workshops, and other structured activities matched to the project theme and the participants professional roles. The recipient organization is expected to collaborate closely with U.S. Embassies and with in-country or regional partner organizations, where appropriate, to recruit, screen, and select foreign participants, and to design programming that best meets the projects objectives.
The exchange is explicitly two-way. After (or in some cases before) the foreign participants travel to the United States, the program includes reciprocal overseas components for smaller groups of Americans, as conditions allow. These U.S. participants should bring relevant professional experience or specialized expertise connected to the project topic, and they are expected to form real linkages with the foreign cohort, strengthening peer networks and supporting continued collaboration beyond the formal exchange. Depending on the needs of each project, additional elements may be added, such as regional gatherings overseas or other follow-on activities that reinforce outcomes and maintain momentum.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in shaping and overseeing program implementation. ECA indicated an intent to make one award with an anticipated funding level of approximately $1,250,000, with no stated award floor. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges).
Eligibility is aimed primarily at U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in that particular category, although both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education are also listed as eligible applicant types, along with an additional "others" category referenced in the announcement. The funding opportunity number is ECA-ECAPEC-15-025. The notice was posted April 13, 2015, with an application deadline of June 1, 2015, and an archive date of July 1, 2015. For technical access issues, the announcement directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726) or support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the FY 2015 Professional Fellows On Demand Program?
The FY 2015 Professional Fellows On Demand Program is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) exchange initiative. It is designed to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by enabling the Department to launch timely, targeted international exchanges when new priorities or urgent policy needs emerge.
2) What makes this program different from a typical fixed exchange program?
Instead of funding one fixed, pre-defined exchange, this opportunity supports a flexible series of two-way projects that can vary in topic, size, and format over the life of the cooperative agreement. The project themes are not locked in at the time of application.
3) Who will run the exchange projects under this opportunity?
A single implementing organization would be selected to run multiple tailored exchange projects that are developed jointly with ECA during the agreement period.
4) Are the focus areas known at the time of application?
No. The specific focus areas are not set in advance. ECA will identify and shape each project in consultation with other Department of State stakeholders and the award recipient during the agreement period.
5) What kinds of participants are these exchanges meant to engage?
The projects are meant to engage current and emerging leaders from government and civil society. The exchanges use professional engagement to build relationships, share expertise, and support practical cooperation between the United States and partner countries.
6) About how many participants are expected across the entire portfolio of projects?
Across the various exchanges conducted under the agreement, the overall portfolio is expected to include roughly 50 to 70 international participants and about 30 to 40 U.S. participants in total.
7) What is the central program component for each project?
The central feature is a group program that brings foreign participants to the United States for an intensive, customized schedule aligned with the project theme and the participants professional roles.
8) What activities might be included in the U.S.-based portion of a project?
The U.S.-based portion would typically include professional meetings, site visits, workshops, and other structured activities matched to the project theme.
9) How are foreign participants recruited and selected?
The recipient organization is expected to collaborate closely with U.S. Embassies and, where appropriate, with in-country or regional partner organizations to recruit, screen, and select foreign participants.
10) Is the exchange program two-way?
Yes. The exchange is explicitly two-way. In addition to bringing foreign participants to the United States, the program includes reciprocal overseas components for smaller groups of Americans, as conditions allow.
11) When do the overseas components for U.S. participants happen?
The overseas components occur after, or in some cases before, the foreign participants travel to the United States. Timing depends on the needs and conditions of each project.
12) Who are the U.S. participants expected to be?
U.S. participants should bring relevant professional experience or specialized expertise connected to the project topic. They are expected to form real linkages with the foreign cohort, strengthening peer networks and supporting continued collaboration beyond the formal exchange.
13) Can projects include additional activities beyond the main exchange visits?
Yes. Depending on the needs of each project, additional elements may be added, such as regional gatherings overseas or other follow-on activities that reinforce outcomes and maintain momentum.
14) What type of federal funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument. A cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in shaping and overseeing program implementation.
15) How many awards does ECA intend to make?
ECA indicated an intent to make one award.
16) What is the anticipated funding level for the award?
The anticipated funding level is approximately $1,250,000.
17) Is there an award floor (minimum award amount) stated?
No stated award floor is listed in the information provided.
18) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
19) What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges).
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed primarily at U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in that particular category. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education are also listed as eligible applicant types, along with an additional "others" category referenced in the announcement.
21) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA-ECAPEC-15-025.
22) When was the opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The notice was posted on April 13, 2015. The application deadline was June 1, 2015. The archive date was July 1, 2015.
23) Who should applicants contact for technical access issues with Grants.gov?
For technical access issues, applicants are directed to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov.
24) What role does ECA play once an award is made?
ECA is expected to be substantially involved in shaping and overseeing implementation, including identifying and shaping each exchange project during the agreement period in consultation with Department of State stakeholders and the award recipient.
25) What is the overall purpose of the exchanges supported under this program?
The exchanges are intended to build relationships, share expertise, and support practical cooperation between the United States and partner countries, while giving the Department of State the ability to respond quickly with targeted exchanges when priorities or urgent policy needs arise.
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