Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C SU 12 15
Apply for ECA PE C SU 12 15
- 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 Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI)" 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 Dec 16, 2011 and posted on Dec 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 3, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $225,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI) is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs grant competition run through the Office of Citizen Exchanges. It supports exchange and training projects that use sports as a tool for youth outreach and cross cultural understanding. The central goal is not athletic performance, but community level impact: strengthening the professional skills of the people who design, lead, and manage youth sports programs so they can run safer, more inclusive, and more effective activities that bring young people together and build mutual understanding.
ISPI is aimed at programs that serve both boys and girls ages 7 to 17 and/or the adults who support them, such as coaches and sports administrators. Proposals should be built around youth development and broad participation, including how sports can promote teamwork, leadership, respect, inclusion, and positive community engagement. A key restriction is that projects focused on training elite athletes or elite coaches are not eligible; the emphasis must stay on grassroots youth sports programming and capacity building rather than high performance competition.
The opportunity is open to U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, including eligible colleges and universities (both public/state controlled and private institutions of higher education) and other qualifying nonprofits. The award mechanism is a discretionary grant, and cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants are expected to contribute resources to support the project alongside federal funding.
ISPI is structured around work in specific countries and regions. Eligible locations include, in Africa: Botswana, Cote dIvoire, Kenya, Mali, and Nigeria. In East Asia and the Pacific: China, Malaysia, or a multi country program that must include at least two of the following Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and/or Vietnam. In the Near East and North Africa: Egypt, Tunisia, or a program that must include both Israel and West Bank/Gaza. In South and Central Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Turkmenistan. In Europe: Bosnia and Turkey. In the Western Hemisphere: Belize, Brazil, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Uruguay. Applicants can propose activities aligned with one of these country options or, where specified, the required multi country combinations.
In funding terms, the program anticipated making about 10 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $1,800,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $60,000 to $225,000. The opportunity was posted December 16, 2011, with an application deadline of February 3, 2012, and it is now archived (archive date February 4, 2012). The CFDA listing associated with this program is 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges.
For administrative reference, the funding opportunity number is ECA PE C SU 12 15 and the sponsor agency is the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The notice also provides a point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically: Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI) Grant - FAQs
What is the International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI)?
ISPI is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant competition run through the Office of Citizen Exchanges. It supports exchange and training projects that use sports as a tool for youth outreach and cross-cultural understanding.
What is the main purpose of ISPI-funded projects?
The central purpose is community-level impact rather than athletic performance. ISPI focuses on strengthening the professional skills of the people who design, lead, and manage youth sports programs so they can run safer, more inclusive, and more effective activities that bring young people together and build mutual understanding.
Is ISPI primarily about improving athletic performance?
No. ISPI is not centered on athletic performance. The emphasis is on youth development, broad participation, and building the capacity of grassroots youth sports programming.
Who is the intended audience for ISPI activities?
ISPI is aimed at programs that serve both boys and girls ages 7 to 17 and/or adults who support them, such as coaches and sports administrators.
What themes or outcomes should proposals emphasize?
Proposals should be built around youth development and broad participation, including how sports can promote teamwork, leadership, respect, inclusion, and positive community engagement.
Are projects that train elite athletes or elite coaches eligible?
No. A key restriction is that projects focused on training elite athletes or elite coaches are not eligible. The program emphasis must remain on grassroots youth sports programming and capacity building rather than high-performance competition.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The opportunity is open to U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. This includes eligible colleges and universities (both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education) and other qualifying nonprofits.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
The award mechanism is a discretionary grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants are expected to contribute resources to support the project alongside federal funding.
Which countries and regions are eligible for ISPI projects?
ISPI is structured around work in specific countries and regions, including the following eligible locations:
- Africa: Botswana, Cote dIvoire, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria
- East Asia and the Pacific: China, Malaysia, or a multi-country program that must include at least two of: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and/or Vietnam
- Near East and North Africa: Egypt, Tunisia, or a program that must include both Israel and West Bank/Gaza
- South and Central Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan
- Europe: Bosnia, Turkey
- Western Hemisphere: Belize, Brazil, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Uruguay
Can an applicant propose a multi-country program?
Yes, where the announcement specifies multi-country options. In East Asia and the Pacific, a multi-country program must include at least two of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and/or Vietnam. In the Near East and North Africa, a program option requires including both Israel and West Bank/Gaza.
How many awards were expected to be made under this opportunity?
The program anticipated making about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding pool was $1,800,000.
What was the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from $60,000 to $225,000.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on December 16, 2011, and the application deadline was February 3, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing is archived. The archive date provided is February 4, 2012.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing associated with this program is 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA PE C SU 12 15.
Which agency sponsored this opportunity?
The sponsor agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Who can be contacted if someone could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice lists Hans Posey, Program Specialist, as a point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically. The email provided is poseyhe@state.gov.
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