Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE V C R 09 01
Apply for ECA PE V C R 09 01
- 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 "International Arrival and Departure Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.402 Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs International Visitor Leadership Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 14, 2008 and posted on Oct 14, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 6, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $195,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $195,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 International Arrival and Departure Program is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant opportunity focused on creating and running an airport arrival and departure support service for International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants traveling through two major entry points in the New York/New Jersey area: John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport and Newark International Airport. The program is managed through ECA's Office of International Visitors, Community Relations Branch (ECA/PE/V/C/R), and it is designed to make IVLP participant travel smoother and more reliable at the moments when international visitors are most likely to need hands-on guidance: arriving in the United States, connecting to onward flights, and departing the country.
ECA planned to issue a single cooperative agreement with total funding of $195,000, with the anticipated start date around January 1, 2009, contingent on the availability of FY 2009 funds. The period of performance is 18 months, beginning on or about January 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010. The scope is substantial and clearly defined: the award is built around supporting a combined total of roughly 500 incoming and outgoing flights routed through JFK and Newark over the life of the agreement. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the Department of State expects to be actively involved in coordinating or overseeing certain aspects of implementation rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal involvement.
The funded work centers on three core service areas. First, the recipient organization must meet incoming IVLP participants at JFK and help them navigate the airport environment and reach their connecting flights. Second, the recipient must provide the same arrival and connection assistance at Newark. Third, the recipient must support outgoing IVLP participants at both airports by assisting them through U.S. Customs processes as needed and helping ensure departures proceed efficiently. In addition to direct participant assistance, a major operational expectation is ongoing coordination with key airport and federal stakeholders, specifically U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Port Authority officials at both airports. This liaison function is essential to carrying out the work because it enables the service provider to operate within airport rules, respond to security and screening requirements, and coordinate around access, timing, and any unforeseen travel disruptions.
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.402 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - International Visitor Leadership Program), and it is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity in the "Other" activity category (with further detail referenced in the full announcement). The announcement indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute resources beyond the federal award, consistent with the terms described in the full notice. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and other entities as allowed by the complete eligibility language in the full announcement.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number ECA PE V C R 09 01, a posted date of October 14, 2008, and an application deadline of November 6, 2008 (with the archive date listed as November 7, 2008). The award ceiling and floor are both set at $195,000, signaling that the Department expected to fund one project at the stated amount rather than a range of award sizes. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
International Arrival and Departure Program (IVLP) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the International Arrival and Departure Program?
It is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant opportunity to create and run an airport arrival and departure support service for International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants traveling through the New York/New Jersey area.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant-funded service?
The purpose is to make IVLP participant travel smoother and more reliable at the moments when international visitors are most likely to need hands-on guidance: arriving in the United States, connecting to onward flights, and departing the country.
3) Which U.S. government office manages this opportunity?
The program is managed through ECA's Office of International Visitors, Community Relations Branch (ECA/PE/V/C/R).
4) Which airports are covered by the program?
The service is focused on two major entry points in the New York/New Jersey area: John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport and Newark International Airport.
5) Who are the beneficiaries of the airport support services?
The services are intended for International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants traveling through JFK and Newark.
6) What type of award does ECA plan to issue?
ECA planned to issue a single cooperative agreement.
7) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the Department of State expects to be actively involved in coordinating or overseeing certain aspects of implementation rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal involvement.
8) What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The total funding listed is $195,000.
9) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $195,000, indicating the Department expected to fund one project at the stated amount rather than a range of award sizes.
10) How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates a single cooperative agreement at $195,000, which suggests one award is expected.
11) When is the anticipated start date?
The anticipated start date is around January 1, 2009, contingent on the availability of FY 2009 funds.
12) What is the period of performance?
The period of performance is 18 months, beginning on or about January 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010.
13) What is the expected scope of operational activity (flights supported)?
The award is built around supporting a combined total of roughly 500 incoming and outgoing flights routed through JFK and Newark over the life of the agreement.
14) What are the core required service areas under this grant?
The funded work centers on three core service areas: (1) meeting incoming IVLP participants at JFK and helping them navigate the airport and reach connecting flights, (2) providing the same arrival and connection assistance at Newark, and (3) supporting outgoing IVLP participants at both airports by assisting them through U.S. Customs processes as needed and helping ensure departures proceed efficiently.
15) What does "arrival and connection assistance" involve?
Based on the announcement, it includes meeting incoming IVLP participants at the airport, helping them navigate the airport environment, and helping them reach their connecting flights.
16) What does "departure support" involve?
Departure support includes assisting outgoing IVLP participants at both airports, assisting them through U.S. Customs processes as needed, and helping ensure departures proceed efficiently.
17) Is coordination with airport and federal stakeholders required?
Yes. An operational expectation is ongoing coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Port Authority officials at both airports.
18) Why is liaison/coordination work considered essential to the program?
The liaison function is described as essential because it enables the service provider to operate within airport rules, respond to security and screening requirements, and coordinate around access, timing, and unforeseen travel disruptions.
19) Which federal and airport entities are specifically named for coordination?
The opportunity specifically names U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Port Authority officials at both airports.
20) What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.402 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - International Visitor Leadership Program).
21) How is this opportunity categorized?
It is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity in the "Other" activity category (with additional detail referenced in the full announcement).
22) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute resources beyond the federal award, consistent with the terms described in the full notice.
23) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and other entities as allowed by the complete eligibility language in the full announcement.
24) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA PE V C R 09 01.
25) When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is October 14, 2008.
26) What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 6, 2008.
27) What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date is November 7, 2008.
28) Who is the point of contact for applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist.
29) What is the email address for the point of contact?
The email address provided is poseyhe@state.gov.
30) Is the anticipated start date guaranteed?
No. The start date is described as anticipated and contingent on the availability of FY 2009 funds.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: Section 202 Demonstration Pre Development Grant Program
Previous opportunity: Model State Supported Area Health Education Centers
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 V C R 09 01
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (ECA PE V C R 09 01) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Fiscal Year 2009 Safety Data Improvement Program Grant Opportunity Apply for FMCSA SADIP 2009 01 Funding Number: FMCSA SADIP 2009 01 Agency: DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Russia Media Programs Apply for DRL 08 RUSSIA 102408 Funding Number: DRL 08 RUSSIA 102408 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: $700,000 |
| Production of Seven Satellite/Internet Broadcasts Apply for 09A54 Funding Number: 09A54 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program Apply for DHS 09 GPD 057 1964 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 057 1964 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program Apply for DHS 09 GPD 075 1962 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 075 1962 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Apply for DHS 09 GPD 067 1958 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 067 1958 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) Apply for DHS 09 GPD 111 1967 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 111 1967 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $3,617,000 |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Apply for DHS 09 GPD 008 1974 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 008 1974 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP) Apply for DHS 09 GPD 078 1965 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 078 1965 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $5,200,000 |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Apply for DHS 09 GPD 042 1971 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 042 1971 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $306,022,500 |
| Fiscal Year 2009 State Homeland Security Program Tribal (SHSP Tribal) Apply for DHS 09 GPD 067 1973 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 067 1973 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Freight Rail Security Grant Program Apply for DHS 09 GPD 075 1963 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 075 1963 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP) Apply for DHS 09 GPD 001 1969 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 001 1969 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Apply for DHS 09 GPD 067 1972 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 067 1972 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Transit Security Grant Program Apply for DHS 09 GPD 075 1961 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 075 1961 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Trucking Security Program Apply for DHS 09 GPD 059 1960 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 059 1960 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2009 Port Security Grant Program Apply for DHS 09 GPD 056 1959 Funding Number: DHS 09 GPD 056 1959 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NIJ FY 09 National Study of Collateral Consequences for Criminal Convictions Apply for NIJ 2009 1935 Funding Number: NIJ 2009 1935 Agency: National Institute of Justice Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program Apply for 09HQPA0010 Funding Number: 09HQPA0010 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Request for Global Proposals Apply for DRL 08 GLOBAL 111008 Funding Number: DRL 08 GLOBAL 111008 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 |
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 V C R 09 01", 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.