Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 10 05
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- 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 "Global Connections and Exchange 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 Mar 12, 2010 and posted on Mar 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $220,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Global Connections and Exchange (GCE) Program is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically through the Youth Programs Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges. The program is designed to support up to three separate regional projects that connect youth overseas with youth in the United States through a combination of technology-based interaction and selected in-person exchange activities. Its core purpose is to build mutual understanding and sustained relationships between young people, especially in places where students and communities have limited access to international travel or traditional exchange programs.
This opportunity focuses on specific countries grouped into three regions. The Middle East track covers Egypt, Jordan, Israel, West Bank/Gaza, and Lebanon. The East Asia/Pacific track includes Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The Africa track includes Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Ethiopia. Applicants are expected to propose a project that operates within only one of these regional groupings, and the rules are strict on this point: submitting more than one proposal under this competition makes all submissions from that applicant technically ineligible, meaning none will be reviewed further.
Programmatically, GCE is built around the idea of creating an "American presence" through structured, technology-enabled engagement. Projects are expected to facilitate online exchanges between overseas schools and U.S. counterparts using tools like webchats and discussion boards, giving participants a way to talk directly about everyday life, family, school experiences, and community issues. Alongside these conversations, the program calls for a theme-based curriculum intended to deepen participants understanding of topics that matter to both U.S. and overseas youth. In addition to dialogue and curriculum, each regional program is meant to include an activism-oriented component, typically delivered through extracurricular or service-style projects that channel youth energy into practical efforts aimed at positive change in their communities.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is aimed at U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the 501(c)(3) requirements under the Internal Revenue Code, as well as institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled and private institutions. The grant requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost as part of their proposal. The funding opportunity falls under CFDA number 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges).
Financially, the total estimated funding for the competition is $650,000, with an award ceiling of $220,000 per project, and the agency anticipated making three awards. The funding instrument is a grant. Key dates listed for this opportunity were a posted date of March 12, 2010, and an application deadline of April 30, 2010, with the program archived as of May 1, 2010.
Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the program specialist listed in the notice: Hans Posey at poseyhe@state.gov.
Global Connections and Exchange (GCE) Program - FAQs
What is the Global Connections and Exchange (GCE) Program?
The Global Connections and Exchange (GCE) Program is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through the Youth Programs Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges.
What is the main purpose of the GCE Program?
The program is designed to build mutual understanding and sustained relationships between youth overseas and youth in the United States, especially in locations where students and communities have limited access to international travel or traditional exchange programs.
How many projects does this opportunity plan to support?
The program is designed to support up to three separate regional projects.
What regions and countries are eligible under this opportunity?
This opportunity is organized into three regional tracks, each with a defined list of countries:
- Middle East: Egypt, Jordan, Israel, West Bank/Gaza, and Lebanon
- East Asia/Pacific: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam
- Africa: Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Ethiopia
Can an applicant propose a project that spans more than one region?
No. Applicants are expected to propose a project that operates within only one of the listed regional groupings.
Can an organization submit more than one proposal?
No. The rules are strict: submitting more than one proposal under this competition makes all submissions from that applicant technically ineligible, meaning none will be reviewed further.
What types of activities are expected in a GCE project?
Projects are expected to combine technology-based interaction with selected in-person exchange activities, with a focus on creating structured, technology-enabled engagement between overseas youth and U.S. youth.
What does the program mean by an "American presence"?
The opportunity describes an "American presence" as structured engagement facilitated through technology-enabled interaction, where overseas participants connect with U.S. counterparts through organized online exchanges.
What technology-based tools are mentioned for online exchanges?
Examples mentioned include tools like webchats and discussion boards to facilitate online exchanges between overseas schools and U.S. counterparts.
What kinds of topics are participants expected to discuss during online exchanges?
The online exchanges are intended to help participants talk directly about everyday life, family, school experiences, and community issues.
Is a curriculum required as part of the program?
Yes. The program calls for a theme-based curriculum intended to deepen participants understanding of topics that matter to both U.S. and overseas youth.
Is there an activism or service component?
Yes. Each regional program is meant to include an activism-oriented component, typically delivered through extracurricular or service-style projects that channel youth energy into practical efforts aimed at positive change in their communities.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is aimed at U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the 501(c)(3) requirements under the Internal Revenue Code, as well as institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled and private institutions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The grant requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost as part of their proposal.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The funding opportunity falls under CFDA number 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges).
What is the total estimated funding available?
The total estimated funding for the competition is $650,000.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling is $220,000 per project.
How many awards were anticipated?
The agency anticipated making three awards.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posted date: March 12, 2010
- Application deadline: April 30, 2010
- Archived as of: May 1, 2010
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to contact the program specialist listed in the notice: Hans Posey at poseyhe@state.gov.
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