Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE V 10 01
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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 "International Visitor Leadership Program Assistance Awards" 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 Apr 20, 2009 and posted on Apr 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,148,524.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,326,936.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Assistance Awards opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of International Visitors competition for organizations that can design and run professional exchange programs for visiting foreign leaders and specialists. These programs are part of the long-running IVLP, which is intended to strengthen mutual understanding between people in the United States and people abroad through tightly planned short-term professional visits. The larger IVLP platform serves roughly 4,500 visitors each year from every region of the world, and this particular solicitation would fund a portion of that overall programming through two cooperative agreement awards.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State anticipates a more hands-on partnership with the awardees than in a standard grant. The opportunity is discretionary, falls under CFDA 19.402 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - International Visitor Leadership Program), and includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. In total, the announcement projected about $3,148,524 in available funding across two awards, with an award floor of $684,657 and a ceiling of $2,326,936, depending on which award and which funding scenario is ultimately supported.
Two separate award categories are offered, labeled Award A and Award B, and applicants are allowed to apply for one or both. Each award has two possible funding levels, and applicants are required to submit two separate proposed budgets reflecting those two scenarios for every award they pursue. Award A is the larger award and would support programming for a substantial number of International Visitors. Subject to funds being available, Award A would support either up to approximately 593 visitors with an estimated budget of $1,939,113, or up to approximately 712 visitors with an estimated budget of $2,326,936. Included within those totals is an allowance for approximately 75 visitors that may be covered, if needed, through seasonal administrative funding tied to supplemental staffing: specifically, one 7-month program team and one 4-month program team. For Award A, the application must therefore include, in addition to the two main budget versions, a separate budget spreadsheet covering the supplemental 7-month and 4-month program team.
Award B is the smaller award and is structured similarly with two budget scenarios. It would support either up to approximately 251 visitors with an estimated budget of $684,657, or up to approximately 301 visitors with an estimated budget of $821,588. Across both awards, the programs funded under this opportunity are expected to collectively cover a minimum of 251 visitors and up to a maximum of 712 visitors, depending on final award decisions and available appropriations.
Eligibility is broadly oriented toward experienced education and exchange implementers. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, with the announcement also indicating additional eligibility details are contained in the full notice. Because applicants can bid on more than one award, the Department of State requires a separate proposal and separate budget submission for each award category an organization seeks, rather than a combined submission.
The opportunity was posted April 20, 2009, with an original and final closing date of June 5, 2009, and it was archived June 6, 2009. The funding opportunity number is ECA PE V 10 01. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or clarifying requirements, the listed contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Assistance Awards - FAQs
What is the IVLP Assistance Awards opportunity?
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of International Visitors competition for organizations that can design and run professional exchange programs for visiting foreign leaders and specialists under the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
What is the purpose of the IVLP programs funded by this opportunity?
The funded programs are intended to strengthen mutual understanding between people in the United States and people abroad through tightly planned, short-term professional visits for foreign leaders and specialists.
Who is the sponsoring agency and office for this competition?
The sponsoring entity is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of International Visitors.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This means the Department of State anticipates a more hands-on partnership with awardees than under a standard grant.
Is this a discretionary or formula award?
This opportunity is described as discretionary.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.402, titled "Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - International Visitor Leadership Program."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states that the opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement.
How much total funding is projected to be available?
The announcement projected approximately $3,148,524 in available funding across two awards.
How many awards are expected?
The solicitation describes two cooperative agreement awards.
What are Award A and Award B?
There are two separate award categories: Award A (the larger award) and Award B (the smaller award). Applicants may apply for one or both.
Can an applicant apply for both Award A and Award B?
Yes. Applicants are allowed to apply for one or both awards.
If applying for both awards, can an applicant submit one combined proposal?
No. The Department of State requires a separate proposal and a separate budget submission for each award category an organization seeks.
What is the minimum and maximum award size listed in the announcement?
The announcement lists an award floor of $684,657 and a ceiling of $2,326,936, depending on which award and which funding scenario is supported.
How is Award A structured?
Award A has two possible funding levels. Depending on available funds, it would support either up to approximately 593 visitors with an estimated budget of $1,939,113, or up to approximately 712 visitors with an estimated budget of $2,326,936.
How is Award B structured?
Award B also has two possible funding levels. It would support either up to approximately 251 visitors with an estimated budget of $684,657, or up to approximately 301 visitors with an estimated budget of $821,588.
Are applicants required to submit more than one budget?
Yes. Applicants are required to submit two separate proposed budgets reflecting the two funding scenarios for every award they pursue.
Is any additional budget documentation required for Award A?
Yes. For Award A, the application must include a separate budget spreadsheet covering supplemental staffing tied to seasonal administrative funding: one 7-month program team and one 4-month program team.
What is the supplemental staffing allowance under Award A intended to cover?
Within the Award A totals, there is an allowance for approximately 75 visitors that may be covered, if needed, through seasonal administrative funding tied to supplemental staffing (one 7-month program team and one 4-month program team).
How many visitors are expected to be covered through awards under this solicitation?
Across both awards, the programs funded under this opportunity are expected to collectively cover a minimum of 251 visitors and up to a maximum of 712 visitors, depending on final award decisions and available appropriations.
How does this solicitation relate to the broader IVLP?
The broader IVLP platform serves roughly 4,500 visitors each year from every region of the world. This solicitation would fund a portion of that overall programming through two cooperative agreement awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. The announcement also notes that additional eligibility details are contained in the full notice.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 20, 2009. The original and final closing date was June 5, 2009.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on June 6, 2009.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA PE V 10 01.
Who is the contact person for questions about the full announcement or requirements?
The listed contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
What should applicants do if they need clarification on requirements not shown in the summary?
The summary indicates that additional eligibility details are in the full notice, and it provides a point of contact (Hans Posey) for help accessing the full announcement or clarifying requirements.
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