Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAPEC 15 048
Apply for ECA ECAPEC 15 048
- 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 Youth Award for Change and Tolerance (Y ACT)" 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 28, 2015 and posted on Apr 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled 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 2015 Youth Award for Change and Tolerance (Y ACT) is a U.S. Department of State exchange program competition run by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically its Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. The purpose of the program is to recognize and support outstanding international young people who have already demonstrated exceptional leadership and measurable impact while creating positive social change, often in difficult or high-pressure environments. Rather than being a general youth leadership exchange, Y ACT is positioned as an honor-focused program that spotlights proven youth changemakers and then invests in their further development through an intensive U.S.-based experience.
Under this opportunity, eligible U.S. organizations are invited to submit proposals to design and implement a three-week exchange program in the United States for roughly ten international participants between the ages of 16 and 22. The exchange is expected to center on peacebuilding and conflict prevention, with content that also addresses pluralism, social change and tolerance, democracy and governance, and advanced leadership development. In practical terms, proposals would likely need to show how the program will translate these themes into a structured set of site visits, workshops, trainings, community engagement, and meetings with practitioners who work on conflict resolution, civic participation, inclusive governance, and youth-led social initiatives.
A defining feature of Y ACT is the inclusion of an award ceremony involving Senior Department of State officials, paired with additional activities tied to the program themes. The exchange itself is scheduled to take place in April 2016, meaning applicants would need to plan backward from that date to cover recruitment/selection coordination, pre-departure orientation, visa support and logistics, U.S. placements and travel, program delivery, and post-program follow-up. Because the award ceremony is highlighted in the announcement, strong proposals would typically account for event planning considerations and how the ceremony connects to the broader learning goals and recognition aspect of the initiative.
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals substantial involvement by the federal agency during implementation compared to a standard grant. ECA indicates it intends to make a single award under this competition, with an estimated total funding level of approximately $400,000 and an award ceiling of $400,000 (no stated award floor). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants are not required to bring non-federal match funds, although some organizations might still propose leveraged resources or in-kind contributions to strengthen the program design.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3), and the announcement also lists public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education as eligible applicants. The program is categorized under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges), and the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
Key administrative details from the posting include the funding opportunity number ECA ECAPEC 15 048, an original and current closing date of May 29, 2015, a posted date of April 28, 2015, and an archive date of June 28, 2015. Applicants needing technical help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
FAQs: FY 2015 Youth Award for Change and Tolerance (Y ACT)
What is the FY 2015 Youth Award for Change and Tolerance (Y ACT)?
Y ACT is a U.S. Department of State exchange program competition run by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It is designed to recognize and support outstanding international young people who have already shown exceptional leadership and measurable impact in creating positive social change, often in difficult or high-pressure environments.
Is Y ACT a general youth leadership exchange program?
No. The opportunity is positioned as an honor-focused program. It spotlights proven youth changemakers and then invests in their further development through an intensive U.S.-based experience.
Who is the federal sponsor for this opportunity?
The sponsor is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
What are organizations being asked to propose?
Eligible U.S. organizations are invited to submit proposals to design and implement a three-week exchange program in the United States for roughly ten international participants.
Who are the intended participants?
The exchange is designed for international participants approximately 16 to 22 years old.
How long is the exchange program?
The proposed exchange program is expected to be three weeks long and take place in the United States.
When is the exchange expected to occur?
The exchange itself is scheduled to take place in April 2016.
What topic areas should the program focus on?
The exchange is expected to center on peacebuilding and conflict prevention, with content that also addresses pluralism, social change and tolerance, democracy and governance, and advanced leadership development.
What types of activities should a proposal include?
Based on the announcement description, proposals would likely need to show how the themes translate into a structured set of site visits, workshops, trainings, community engagement, and meetings with practitioners working in areas such as conflict resolution, civic participation, inclusive governance, and youth-led social initiatives.
Is an award ceremony required as part of the program?
A defining feature of Y ACT is the inclusion of an award ceremony involving Senior Department of State officials, paired with additional activities tied to the program themes. Strong proposals would typically address event planning considerations and explain how the ceremony connects to the broader learning goals and recognition aspect of the initiative.
What does the timeline imply for planning and implementation?
Because the exchange is scheduled for April 2016, applicants would need to plan backward from that date to cover recruitment/selection coordination, pre-departure orientation, visa support and logistics, U.S. placements and travel, program delivery, and post-program follow-up.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement generally signals substantial involvement by the federal agency during implementation compared to a standard grant.
How many awards does ECA intend to make?
ECA indicates it intends to make a single award under this competition.
What is the estimated funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding level is approximately $400,000, and the award ceiling is $400,000.
Is there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor is stated in the provided opportunity summary.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants are not required to bring non-federal match funds.
Can applicants still include leveraged resources or in-kind support?
Yes. While not required, the summary notes that some organizations might still propose leveraged resources or in-kind contributions to strengthen the program design.
Who is eligible to apply?
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 public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education as eligible applicants.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The program is categorized under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges).
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA ECAPEC 15 048.
What were the key posting dates?
The posting lists a posted date of April 28, 2015, an original and current closing date of May 29, 2015, and an archive date of June 28, 2015.
Where can applicants get technical help with accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing technical help were 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.
What logistical elements should proposals be prepared to address?
The summary highlights planning needs that include recruitment/selection coordination, pre-departure orientation, visa support and logistics, U.S. placements and travel, program delivery, post-program follow-up, and planning for the award ceremony involving Senior Department of State officials.
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