Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAPEC 16 009
Apply for ECA ECAPEC 16 009
- 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 2016 The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program Host Family and School Placement and Monitoring" 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 Sep 3, 2015 and posted on Sep 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 4, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $27,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program Host Family and School Placement and Monitoring opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding competition aimed at supporting a key piece of the broader FLEX exchange program. FLEX is designed to advance U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy goals by strengthening relationships between the United States and the countries of Eurasia, defined here as parts of Europe along with the Caucasus and Central Asia. The core idea is straightforward: Eurasian high school students receive scholarships to spend one academic year living in the United States, attending an American high school, and taking part in everyday community life. Over that year, students gain direct exposure to U.S. society and civic values, while U.S. host families, schools, and local communities gain first-hand understanding of Eurasian cultures, traditions, and daily life.
This specific grant competition funds the operational component responsible for making those year-long placements work safely and effectively. The selected organizations would be responsible for identifying and securing appropriate U.S. host schools, recruiting host families, conducting vetting and selection, and then providing ongoing monitoring and support once students are placed. In practical terms, that means building and maintaining partnerships with schools, ensuring host families meet required standards, matching students with suitable homes and schools, and tracking participant welfare and program compliance throughout the academic year. The notice emphasizes both placement and monitoring, signaling that ECA is looking for organizations with strong participant support systems, reliable oversight practices, and the capacity to manage real-time issues that can arise during a long-duration youth exchange.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement in the funded activities compared with a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and is listed under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges). ECA anticipated making about 15 awards under this competition, with an estimated total funding amount of $27,000,000. The award ceiling is listed as $5,000,000, with no award floor specified, meaning proposals could vary in scale as long as they meet program needs and are cost-effective. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to bring non-federal funds to be eligible, although applicants may still propose leveraging partnerships or in-kind support as part of their approach.
Eligibility is aimed at organizations capable of running youth exchange placement and oversight operations at scale. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The announcement particularly calls out public and private nonprofits meeting the 26 USC 501(c)(3) standard as invited to apply, reflecting the program’s reliance on mission-driven organizations with established community networks and student support experience.
The timeline in the posted notice shows the opportunity was posted on September 3, 2015, with an application deadline of November 4, 2015, and an archive date of December 4, 2015. The program activity described focuses on placing and monitoring a portion of FLEX students during the 2016-2017 academic year, meaning awardees would be expected to be fully prepared to recruit and vet host families, confirm school placements, and deploy monitoring and support structures in advance of that school year.
For applicants needing help accessing the announcement or submitting through Grants.gov, the listing provides the Grants.gov Contact Center as the support channel (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), with 24/7 availability except federal holidays.
FY 2016 FLEX Program Host Family and School Placement and Monitoring - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding competition for the FY 2016 Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program Host Family and School Placement and Monitoring component.
What is the purpose of the broader FLEX program?
The broader FLEX program supports U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy goals by strengthening relationships between the United States and countries of Eurasia. It provides scholarships for Eurasian high school students to spend one academic year in the United States, attend an American high school, and participate in community life.
What does "Eurasia" mean in this announcement?
In this opportunity, Eurasia is defined as parts of Europe along with the Caucasus and Central Asia.
What activities does this specific competition fund?
This competition funds the operational work needed to make year-long FLEX placements work safely and effectively, including host family and school placement and ongoing monitoring and support after students are placed.
What are the main responsibilities of the selected organizations?
Selected organizations would be responsible for identifying and securing appropriate U.S. host schools, recruiting host families, conducting vetting and selection, matching students with suitable homes and schools, and providing ongoing monitoring and support throughout the academic year.
What does "placement and monitoring" mean in practical terms?
Placement and monitoring includes building and maintaining partnerships with schools, ensuring host families meet required standards, making appropriate matches between students, families, and schools, and tracking participant welfare and program compliance during the exchange year, including addressing issues that arise in real time.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement in the funded activities compared with a standard grant.
Is this a discretionary opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
What CFDA program is this opportunity listed under?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges).
How many awards did ECA anticipate making?
ECA anticipated making about 15 awards under this competition.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this competition?
The estimated total funding amount is $27,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $5,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is specified in the notice.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for eligibility, although applicants may still propose leveraging partnerships or in-kind support as part of their approach.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education.
Does the announcement specifically encourage any applicant types?
Yes. The announcement particularly calls out public and private nonprofits meeting the 26 USC 501(c)(3) standard as invited to apply.
What kinds of organizational capacity is ECA looking for?
The notice emphasizes placement and monitoring, indicating ECA is seeking organizations with strong participant support systems, reliable oversight practices, and the capacity to manage real-time issues that can arise during a long-duration youth exchange.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 3, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 4, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 4, 2015.
What program period does the activity described relate to?
The program activity described focuses on placing and monitoring a portion of FLEX students during the 2016-2017 academic year.
What level of readiness would awardees need for the 2016-2017 academic year?
Awardees would be expected to be fully prepared in advance of the school year to recruit and vet host families, confirm school placements, and deploy monitoring and support structures.
What support is available for accessing the announcement or submitting through Grants.gov?
The listing directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center for help with accessing the announcement or submission through Grants.gov.
How do I contact the Grants.gov Contact Center?
You can contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. It is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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