Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C SU 11 15
Apply for ECA PE C SU 11 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" 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 6, 2010 and posted on Dec 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 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 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, focused on using youth sports as a tool for outreach and mutual understanding. The program is designed to strengthen the professional capacity of the people and organizations that plan, deliver, and manage youth sports programs, particularly those serving young people and communities in selected countries around the world. The core idea is not to fund sports for sports sake, but to support well designed exchanges and training that help youth sports leaders build inclusive, positive, and development focused programs that connect communities and encourage cross cultural understanding.
A central requirement is that proposed projects must target both male and female youth ages 7 to 17 and/or the adults who support them, such as coaches and sports administrators. The emphasis is on broad based youth engagement, safe and constructive programming, and skills that improve how youth sports programs are run. Proposals that primarily aim to train elite athletes or elite level coaches are explicitly not eligible for consideration, which signals that this opportunity is meant for community and youth development rather than high performance or professional pipelines.
Eligibility to apply is limited to U.S. based nonprofit organizations that meet the 501(c)(3) requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, including nonprofit institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and public or state controlled institutions of higher education. In other words, applicants must be nonprofit entities with the appropriate IRS status (or qualifying educational institutions) capable of managing a federal assistance award and implementing international exchange style programming tied to youth sports.
Projects must focus on specific eligible countries grouped by region, and proposals can include more than one country as long as all included countries are within the same region. The eligible countries and territories are: in Africa, Botswana, Cameroon, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Uganda, and Zambia; in East Asia and the Pacific, Australia, Brunei, Burma, China, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Timor Leste; in the Near East and North Africa, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and West Bank/Gaza; in South and Central Asia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan; in Europe, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Cyprus, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey; and in the Western Hemisphere, Argentina, Bolivia, El Salvador, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, plus a required multi country program option that must include Guyana, Surinam, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Funding for the competition was listed as pending the availability of FY 2011 funds, with an estimated total program funding level of $2,000,000 and an expectation of about 12 awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range from a floor of $60,000 to a ceiling of $225,000. The funding instrument is a grant, the opportunity category is discretionary, and it falls under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non federal resources (cash and/or in kind support) toward the project budget as part of the application.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number ECA PE C SU 11 15, with the opportunity originally posted on December 6, 2010 and a closing date of January 28, 2011 (archived January 29, 2011). For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI) - FAQs
What is the International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI)?
The International Sports Programming Initiative is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges. It uses youth sports as a tool for outreach and mutual understanding through exchange-style programming and training.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program is intended to strengthen the professional capacity of the people and organizations that plan, deliver, and manage youth sports programs. The focus is on well designed exchanges and training that help youth sports leaders build inclusive, positive, and development-focused programs that connect communities and encourage cross-cultural understanding.
Is this grant meant to fund sports activities "for sports sake"?
No. The core idea is not to fund sports simply to support competition or play. The funding is aimed at exchanges and training that improve how youth sports programs are designed and run, with an emphasis on community engagement, safety, and constructive youth development.
Who must the proposed projects serve?
Proposed projects must target both male and female youth ages 7 to 17 and/or the adults who support them, such as coaches and sports administrators.
What age range is eligible for youth participants?
The required youth age range is 7 to 17.
Do projects have to include both boys and girls?
Yes. A central requirement is that proposed projects must target both male and female youth.
Can projects focus only on adults, such as coaches and administrators?
The opportunity allows projects to target adults who support youth (for example, coaches and sports administrators). The requirement is framed as serving youth ages 7 to 17 and/or the adults who support them.
Are proposals to train elite athletes or elite coaches eligible?
No. Proposals that primarily aim to train elite athletes or elite-level coaches are explicitly not eligible for consideration. The opportunity is geared toward community and youth development rather than high performance pipelines.
What kinds of outcomes or program qualities does ISPI emphasize?
The emphasis is on broad-based youth engagement, safe and constructive programming, and skills that improve the management and delivery of youth sports programs, supporting inclusive and positive youth development and mutual understanding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that meet the 501(c)(3) requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, including nonprofit institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are universities and colleges eligible applicants?
Yes. Eligible applicants include nonprofit institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, as described in the announcement.
Must applicants be U.S.-based?
Yes. The eligible applicant pool is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations (including qualifying higher education institutions).
What type of award instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 19.415, listed as Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA PE C SU 11 15.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind support) toward the project budget as part of the application.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total program funding level was $2,000,000, pending the availability of FY 2011 funds.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity expected about 12 awards.
What was the anticipated size of individual awards?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $60,000 to $225,000.
Was the funding guaranteed?
No. The competition funding was listed as pending the availability of FY 2011 funds.
Do projects have to focus on specific countries?
Yes. Projects must focus on specific eligible countries grouped by region.
Can a proposal include more than one country?
Yes. Proposals can include more than one country, as long as all included countries are within the same region.
Which African countries were eligible?
Africa: Botswana, Cameroon, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Uganda, and Zambia.
Which East Asia and the Pacific countries and territories were eligible?
East Asia and the Pacific: Australia, Brunei, Burma, China, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Timor Leste.
Which Near East and North Africa countries and territories were eligible?
Near East and North Africa: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and West Bank/Gaza.
Which South and Central Asia countries were eligible?
South and Central Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
Which European countries were eligible?
Europe: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Cyprus, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey.
Which Western Hemisphere countries were eligible?
Western Hemisphere: Argentina, Bolivia, El Salvador, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and Paraguay.
Was there any required multi-country option in the Western Hemisphere?
Yes. A required multi-country program option was listed that must include Guyana, Surinam, and Trinidad and Tobago.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was originally posted on December 6, 2010, with a closing date of January 28, 2011. It was archived on January 29, 2011.
Who was the program contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
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