Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 13 43
Apply for ECA PE C PY 13 43
- 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 Youth TechCamps" 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 19, 2013 and posted on Apr 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see full announcement.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Global Connections and Exchange Youth TechCamps grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State program run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It is an open, discretionary competition inviting qualified organizations to propose and implement a new set of overseas technology camps for secondary school students. The basic idea is to combine short, intensive, in-person instruction with a follow-on virtual exchange experience so that students not only gain practical tech skills, but also build sustained cross-cultural connections and learn how digital tools can be used for civic participation and positive community change.
Under this opportunity, applicants are asked to design and conduct academically rigorous TechCamps lasting roughly seven to ten days each, hosted overseas in four to five eligible countries or republics (the full list is provided in the complete announcement). The camps are expected to take place primarily during calendar year 2014. The program aims to reach up to 210 competitively selected participants total, including both U.S. and non-U.S. secondary school students. The camps are intended to strengthen digital literacy, broaden students understanding of online resources and platforms that support community engagement, and deepen participants understanding of other cultures through direct interaction and collaborative work.
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements, which typically means the government anticipates a more hands-on partnership during implementation than a standard grant, including coordination and ongoing involvement from ECA. ECA anticipates making up to two awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $500,000. The award floor is listed at $200,000 and the ceiling at $500,000, indicating proposals could vary in size depending on program design and scope, as long as they fit within the agencys expectations and budget constraints. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget.
Eligibility is broad but focused on non-profit and educational entities. Applicants may include U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. The listing also notes other possible eligible applicants, with details deferred to the full announcement, so organizations with unusual structures or partnerships would need to confirm their eligibility by reviewing the full solicitation language.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number ECA-PE-C-PY-13-43 and CFDA number 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges). The opportunity was posted April 19, 2013, and the application deadline was May 28, 2013 (with the archive date of May 29, 2013). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the posted point of contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Global Connections and Exchange Youth TechCamps
What is the Global Connections and Exchange Youth TechCamps grant opportunity?
The Global Connections and Exchange Youth TechCamps opportunity is a U.S. Department of State program that invites qualified organizations to propose and implement overseas technology camps for secondary school students. The model combines short, intensive in-person instruction with a follow-on virtual exchange experience.
Which U.S. government office is running this program?
This opportunity is run through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
Is this a competitive grant or a discretionary award?
It is described as an open, discretionary competition, meaning qualified organizations can apply and proposals will be selected through a competitive process.
What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements. This typically indicates a more hands-on partnership with the government during implementation, including coordination and ongoing involvement from ECA.
What is the main purpose of the TechCamps?
The camps are intended to build practical technology skills while also creating sustained cross-cultural connections. The program emphasizes digital literacy, understanding online tools and platforms that support community engagement, and learning how digital tools can be used for civic participation and positive community change.
What does the program model look like?
Applicants are expected to design a program that includes (1) short, intensive, in-person instruction delivered overseas and (2) a follow-on virtual exchange component to support continued interaction and collaboration.
How long is each TechCamp expected to last?
Each TechCamp is expected to last roughly seven to ten days.
Where will the TechCamps be hosted?
The TechCamps are to be hosted overseas in four to five eligible countries or republics. The complete list of eligible locations is provided in the full announcement.
When are the TechCamps expected to take place?
The camps are expected to take place primarily during calendar year 2014.
Who are the intended participants?
The intended participants are secondary school students, including both U.S. and non-U.S. students.
How many participants is the program expected to reach?
The program aims to reach up to 210 competitively selected participants total.
Are participants selected competitively?
Yes. The opportunity specifies that the participants are competitively selected.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve for students?
Based on the opportunity description, the program seeks to strengthen digital literacy, broaden understanding of online resources and platforms for community engagement, deepen cross-cultural understanding through direct interaction, and support collaborative work and sustained connections via virtual exchange.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
ECA anticipates making up to two awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $500,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $200,000 and the award ceiling is $500,000. Proposal sizes may vary depending on design and scope, as long as they align with agency expectations and budget constraints.
How many awards does ECA expect to make?
ECA anticipates making up to two awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
What types of cost share are allowed?
The description states that applicants must contribute non-federal resources in the form of cash and/or allowable in-kind support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on non-profit and educational entities. Eligible applicants may include U.S. non-profits with 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What if an organization has an unusual structure or is part of a partnership?
The listing notes that there may be other possible eligible applicants, with details deferred to the full announcement. Organizations with unusual structures or partnerships would need to confirm eligibility by reviewing the full solicitation language.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA-PE-C-PY-13-43.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 28, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is May 29, 2013.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Hans Posey, Program Specialist. The email provided is poseyhe@state.gov.
Where can applicants find the list of eligible countries or republics?
The description indicates that the full list of eligible countries or republics is provided in the complete announcement.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program Methyl Bromide Transitions
Previous opportunity: Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grants Program
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for ECA PE C PY 13 43
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (ECA PE C PY 13 43) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Conveyance of Water to Gray Lodge Wildlife and Construction Improvements Apply for R13AS20014 Funding Number: R13AS20014 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $8,340,350 |
| 3D High Definition Digital Cultural Resource Documentation, Interpretation, Website Development and Archival Storage Apply for NPS 13IMR 00001 Funding Number: NPS 13IMR 00001 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award Funding to Southwest Conservation Corps Apply for R13AC80016 Funding Number: R13AC80016 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Denver Office Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Programs for North Korea Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 038 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 13 038 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| Basic Scientific Research to Assess Youth With Sexual Offending Behavior Apply for NIJ 2013 3614 Funding Number: NIJ 2013 3614 Agency: National Institute of Justice Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| 13.PMWRA.Quick Reaction Force. Coop Agreement. RFI Apply for PM PMWRA 13 037 Funding Number: PM PMWRA 13 037 Agency: PM Weapons Removal and Abatement Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Tax Counseling for the Elderly Apply for TCE 2014 001 Funding Number: TCE 2014 001 Agency: Tax Counseling for the Elderly Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| VITA Grant 2014 Apply for VITA 2014 Funding Number: VITA 2014 Agency: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research Projects to Strengthen Evidence Based Humanitarian Decision Making by PRM and its Partners Worldwide. Apply for PRM PRMOAPGL 13 002 Funding Number: PRM PRMOAPGL 13 002 Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| International Visitor Leadership Program Assistance Award Apply for ECA PE V 14 05 OY B Funding Number: ECA PE V 14 05 OY B Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $5,245,000 |
| FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting refugees, internally displaced, and stateless persons in the South Caucasus Apply for PRM PRMOAPEU 13 001 Funding Number: PRM PRMOAPEU 13 001 Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Reception and Placement Program Apply for PRM PRMUSRAP 14 001 Funding Number: PRM PRMUSRAP 14 001 Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Notice of Intent to Award Archaeological Fieldwork and Research for Unanticipated Discoveries Apply for R13SS60011 Funding Number: R13SS60011 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $155,665 |
| DS ATA Curriculum Rewrite Law Enforcement Apply for DS DSATA 13 008 Funding Number: DS DSATA 13 008 Agency: Diplomatic Security Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Afghanistan Enhancing Civil Societys Advocacy and Monitoring Capacity Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 13 041 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 13 041 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees and IDPs in the Balkans Apply for PRM PRMOAPEU 13 002 Funding Number: PRM PRMOAPEU 13 002 Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| Montana State University, Bozeman (MSU) Center for Biofilm Engineering Apply for F13AS00163 Funding Number: F13AS00163 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Kandahar Food Zone Apply for RFA 306 13 000004 Funding Number: RFA 306 13 000004 Agency: Afghanistan USAID Kabul Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $20,000,000 |
| Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program for High School Students Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2013 02 Funding Number: DOS BAGHDAD PD 2013 02 Agency: U.S. Mission to Iraq Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program for Undergraduate Students Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2013 03 Funding Number: DOS BAGHDAD PD 2013 03 Agency: U.S. Mission to Iraq Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "ECA PE C PY 13 43", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.