Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAPEC 16 025
Apply for ECA ECAPEC 16 025
- The DOS-ECA 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 2016 International Sports Programming Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.415.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 11, 2016 and posted on Mar 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2016. (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 $1,800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 International Sports Programming Initiative is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, SportsUnited Division. It funds sports diplomacy exchange programming designed to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by using sport as a practical way to build relationships, create dialogue, and reach communities that are often harder to engage through traditional diplomatic channels. The opportunity emphasizes that sport can serve as a bridge across language, culture, and social barriers, making it especially effective for connecting with groups such as at-risk youth, women and girls, minority communities, people with disabilities, and non-English speakers.
At the center of this competition is a "Sport for Social Change" focus. Proposals are expected to directly align with that theme by using sport-based activities to promote positive community outcomes, strengthen cross-cultural understanding, and open pathways for collaboration between individuals and institutions in the United States and abroad. The intended result is not just short-term programming, but durable people-to-people ties and institutional linkages that continue after the exchange ends, reinforcing broader diplomatic and social goals.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Department of State expects to have an active partnership role during implementation rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The selected recipient(s) would be responsible for the full design and execution of the exchange activities, including planning, oversight, and implementation. A key operational requirement is administering at least four two-way exchange programs, meaning exchanges should involve movement and engagement in both directions (for example, bringing international participants to the United States and also sending U.S. participants abroad, or otherwise ensuring reciprocal engagement between U.S. and partner-country participants).
In terms of who can apply, eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). The notice also indicates that additional applicant types may be eligible under an "Others" category, depending on the specific eligibility clarification in the full announcement. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.415, and it is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity, meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula.
Financially, the award ceiling is $1,800,000, and the agency anticipated making up to three awards. The opportunity was posted on March 11, 2016, with an application deadline (original and current) of May 10, 2016. Overall, the grant is structured to support organizations that can credibly deliver international sports exchanges at scale, manage complex logistics and participant support, and connect sports programming to measurable social change and diplomacy outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2016 International Sports Programming Initiative?
The FY 2016 International Sports Programming Initiative is a U.S. Department of State grant competition that supports international sports diplomacy exchange programming. It uses sport as a practical tool to build relationships, create dialogue, and engage communities that can be difficult to reach through traditional diplomatic channels.
Which U.S. government office runs this grant competition?
This opportunity is run through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, SportsUnited Division.
What is the main theme or focus of the program?
The central focus is "Sport for Social Change." Proposals are expected to align directly with this theme by using sport-based activities to promote positive community outcomes and strengthen cross-cultural understanding.
What is the purpose of using sport in this program?
The opportunity emphasizes that sport can bridge language, cultural, and social barriers. The goal is to use sport to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by building relationships and opening channels for dialogue and cooperation.
What types of communities or participant groups does the program aim to reach?
The program highlights sport as especially effective for connecting with groups such as at-risk youth, women and girls, minority communities, people with disabilities, and non-English speakers.
What kinds of outcomes are proposals expected to achieve?
Proposals are expected to produce positive community outcomes, strengthen cross-cultural understanding, and create pathways for collaboration between individuals and institutions in the United States and abroad. The intended result includes durable people-to-people ties and institutional linkages that continue after the exchange ends.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically means the Department of State expects to play an active partnership role during implementation rather than simply providing funds with minimal involvement.
What is the role of the recipient organization under this cooperative agreement?
The selected recipient(s) would be responsible for full design and execution of the exchange activities, including planning, oversight, and implementation.
Is there a minimum program activity requirement?
Yes. A key operational requirement is administering at least four two-way exchange programs.
What does "two-way exchange" mean in this context?
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). The notice also indicates additional applicant types may be eligible under an "Others" category depending on eligibility clarification in the full announcement.
Does a nonprofit need to have a specific tax status to apply?
Yes. The opportunity specifies nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions) as eligible applicants.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
Yes. It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity, meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.415.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,800,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making up to three awards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 11, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current) was May 10, 2016.
What types of activities should be included in a strong proposal, based on the description provided?
Based on the description, proposals should credibly deliver international sports exchanges at scale, manage complex logistics and participant support, and clearly connect sport programming to measurable social change and diplomacy outcomes, while aligning directly with the "Sport for Social Change" emphasis.
What makes this opportunity different from a standard grant?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement, which generally implies more active involvement and partnership from the Department of State during program implementation.
What is the broader goal beyond completing the exchange activities?
Beyond short-term programming, the opportunity aims for durable people-to-people ties and institutional linkages that continue after the exchange ends, reinforcing broader diplomatic and social goals.
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