Opportunity Information: Apply for EURAK 11 GR001 EUR 062211
Apply for EURAK 11 GR001 EUR 062211
- The Mission to Turkey in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Internet and Exchange Component for High School Entrepreneurs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700 General Department of State Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 22, 2011 and posted on Jun 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 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.
- Eligibility is limited to not for profit U.S. based organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. Organization must have expertise working on Internet virtual exchange based programs. CONTACT INFORMATION A) For questions relating to Grants.gov, please call the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1 800 518 4726. B) For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact Stefanie AltmanWinans or Deniz Gursan Email winanss@state.gov or gursanda@state.gov (Preferred method of communication) Phone 90 312 455 5555
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Opportunity Summary:
The Internet and Exchange Component for High School Entrepreneurs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EURAK 11 GR001) is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Ankara Public Affairs Section (PAS) request for proposals seeking one U.S.-based nonprofit organization to run a combined virtual and in-person exchange program connecting Turkish and American high school students. This award sits within the Embassy's Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program (YIEP), a long-running initiative in Turkish high schools that has taught students innovation and entrepreneurship skills since 2008 and culminates in students developing products and competing at a national product and innovation fair. For the 2011-2012 cycle, the Embassy anticipated participation of more than 400 students, and the new grant is intended to add a structured online curriculum and sustained virtual collaboration, while also managing the U.S. portion of the exchange for selected participants.
At its core, the program is meant to build durable links between American and Turkish youth through entrepreneurship-focused collaboration. The Embassy is looking for a model that establishes regular online interactions between students in both countries as they work on innovative product ideas, product development, and business plans. A key deliverable is an online innovation and entrepreneurship curriculum that teachers can use directly in their classrooms, paired with online courses or modules that give students practical skills needed for product design, planning, and pitching. Beyond the virtual work, the grant also supports physical, two-way exchanges for the most promising participants, designed not just as short visits but as experiences that deepen collaboration and cultural understanding. The described target group for the in-person component is 12 participants from Turkey and 6 from the United States (students and teachers), and the exchange is expected to include opportunities to meet local civic and business leaders, visit schools and communities, and maintain ongoing dialogue about entrepreneurship and broader topics of mutual interest to both countries.
The award is set at a total of $125,000 (both the ceiling and the floor), with an 18-month period of performance and an expectation of a single awardee. While cost sharing is not formally required, the Embassy states that proposals including additional in-kind and/or cash contributions from non-U.S. Government sources will be more competitive because it signals commitment and helps extend impact. The Embassy also emphasizes that applicants should be familiar with existing U.S. Government-funded programming in the region to avoid duplicating efforts, and that the selected organization is expected to work in partnership with the Turkish Education Association (TED) to execute the broader YIEP effort, with letters of intent from partners strongly encouraged.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and direct funding to non-U.S. institutions is not available under this announcement. The ideal applicant is an organization with demonstrated capacity to design and run internet-based or social-media-enabled virtual exchange programs, plus the management structure and staffing to handle both online programming and the logistics of international exchanges. Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by July 25, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, with clear warnings that late submissions would be ineligible and that Grants.gov registration steps (including DUNS and Central Contractor Registry registration and Authorized Organization Representative authorization) could take up to two weeks.
The application package is tightly formatted and content-specific: an SF-424 form, a 500-word abstract, a project goals and implementation plan describing activities, timelines, and performance indicators, an organizational capability section focused on management structure and relevant experience (especially in virtual programming and regional work), and an evaluation plan. The core narrative is limited to eight double-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman with one-inch margins, excluding permitted appendices. Required appendices include a one-page line-item budget with standard federal categories (personnel, fringe, travel, equipment, supplies, consultants/contracts, other direct, indirect) and a one-page resume for a key staff member such as the project director (or a position description if not yet hired). Letters of intent, particularly signaling partnership with TED, are optional but strongly encouraged.
Proposals are evaluated on a points-based rubric emphasizing both program design and organizational capacity. The problem statement is worth 25 points and should explain why the proposed work matters and how it supports the goal of building entrepreneurial skills. The project goals and implementation plan carries the most weight at 40 points, focusing on how feasible, relevant, measurable, and sustainable the approach is, including whether the benefits can last beyond the grant period. Organizational capability is worth 20 points, with reviewers looking for proven ability to deliver internet-based programming, leverage appropriate resources, and collaborate effectively. The appendices total 15 points, including a realism and allowability review of the budget (including alignment with OMB Circular A-122 cost principles), assessment of the project director's suitability, and favorable consideration for letters of intent.
On administration and compliance, the opportunity outlines standard Department of State grant management practices: the Grants Officer is the official authorized to award and administer the grant, applicants can expect notification of a recommended proposal within about 90 days of the deadline, and selected applicants may be asked to submit a full application within 30 days of that notification. Reporting is recurring and formal, with quarterly program and financial reports due 30 days after each reporting period and final programmatic and financial reports due 90 days after the project ends. The announcement also makes clear there is no promise of future funding beyond the initial award; any renewal or extension would be entirely at the Department of State's discretion. Contact points include Grants.gov support via the Grants.gov Contact Center and program-related questions directed to Embassy staff listed in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "Internet and Exchange Component for High School Entrepreneurs" grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EURAK 11 GR001.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Department of State opportunity issued by the U.S. Embassy Ankara Public Affairs Section (PAS).
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expectation of a single awardee.
What is the total funding amount available?
The total award amount is $125,000.
Is $125,000 a maximum amount or a fixed amount?
It is both the ceiling and the floor, meaning the award amount is set at $125,000 under this announcement.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance is 18 months.
What program does this grant fit under?
This award sits within the Embassy's Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program (YIEP), a long-running initiative in Turkish high schools that has operated since 2008.
What does YIEP do in Turkish high schools?
YIEP teaches students innovation and entrepreneurship skills and culminates in students developing products and competing at a national product and innovation fair.
How many students were anticipated to participate in the 2011-2012 YIEP cycle?
For the 2011-2012 cycle, the Embassy anticipated participation of more than 400 students.
What is the main purpose of this specific grant?
The grant is intended to add a structured online curriculum and sustained virtual collaboration to the existing program, while also managing the U.S. portion of the exchange for selected participants.
What is the core goal of the program?
At its core, the program aims to build durable links between American and Turkish youth through entrepreneurship-focused collaboration.
What type of organization is the Embassy seeking?
The Embassy is seeking one U.S.-based nonprofit organization to run a combined virtual and in-person exchange program connecting Turkish and American high school students.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Can non-U.S. institutions receive funding directly under this announcement?
No. Direct funding to non-U.S. institutions is not available under this announcement.
What experience is the ideal applicant expected to have?
The ideal applicant is expected to have demonstrated capacity to design and run internet-based or social-media-enabled virtual exchange programs, along with the management structure and staffing to handle both online programming and the logistics of international exchanges.
What are the main components of the program model the Embassy is looking for?
The model is expected to establish regular online interactions between students in both countries as they work on innovative product ideas, product development, and business plans, and to include a physical, two-way exchange for selected participants.
What is a key deliverable for the virtual component?
A key deliverable is an online innovation and entrepreneurship curriculum that teachers can use directly in their classrooms.
Does the program also include online training for students?
Yes. The announcement describes online courses or modules designed to give students practical skills needed for product design, planning, and pitching.
What is the expected size of the in-person exchange group?
The described target group for the in-person component is 12 participants from Turkey and 6 from the United States (students and teachers).
What is the purpose of the in-person exchange beyond travel?
The exchange is intended to deepen collaboration and cultural understanding, not merely provide a short visit.
What kinds of activities are expected during the exchange?
The exchange is expected to include opportunities to meet local civic and business leaders, visit schools and communities, and maintain ongoing dialogue about entrepreneurship and broader topics of mutual interest to both countries.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not formally required.
Does cost sharing affect competitiveness?
Yes. Proposals that include additional in-kind and/or cash contributions from non-U.S. Government sources are described as more competitive because they signal commitment and help extend impact.
Are applicants expected to coordinate with existing U.S. Government-funded programs?
Yes. The Embassy emphasizes applicants should be familiar with existing U.S. Government-funded programming in the region to avoid duplicating efforts.
Is partnership with any organization mentioned in the announcement?
Yes. The selected organization is expected to work in partnership with the Turkish Education Association (TED) to execute the broader YIEP effort.
Are partner letters required?
Letters of intent from partners are not required, but they are strongly encouraged, especially those signaling partnership with TED.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline was July 25, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Are late submissions accepted?
No. The announcement warns that late submissions would be ineligible.
What registration steps were highlighted for Grants.gov submission?
The notice warns that Grants.gov registration steps may take up to two weeks and specifically references DUNS and Central Contractor Registry registration, as well as Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) authorization.
What are the required application components?
The package must include: an SF-424 form, a 500-word abstract, a project goals and implementation plan (with activities, timelines, and performance indicators), an organizational capability section, and an evaluation plan.
What is the page limit and formatting requirement for the main narrative?
The core narrative is limited to eight double-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman with one-inch margins, excluding permitted appendices.
What budget format is required?
A one-page line-item budget is required using standard federal categories: personnel, fringe, travel, equipment, supplies, consultants/contracts, other direct, and indirect.
What staffing documentation is required?
A one-page resume for a key staff member such as the project director is required, or a position description if the person is not yet hired.
How will proposals be evaluated?
Proposals are evaluated using a points-based rubric emphasizing program design and organizational capacity.
How many points is the problem statement worth, and what should it address?
The problem statement is worth 25 points and should explain why the proposed work matters and how it supports the goal of building entrepreneurial skills.
How many points are allocated to the project goals and implementation plan?
The project goals and implementation plan is worth 40 points, focusing on feasibility, relevance, measurability, sustainability, and whether benefits can last beyond the grant period.
How many points are allocated to organizational capability?
Organizational capability is worth 20 points, with reviewers looking for proven ability to deliver internet-based programming, leverage appropriate resources, and collaborate effectively.
How many points are allocated to appendices, and what is included in that review?
Appendices total 15 points, including review of budget realism and allowability (including alignment with OMB Circular A-122 cost principles), assessment of the project director's suitability, and favorable consideration for letters of intent.
Who is authorized to award and administer the grant?
The Grants Officer is the official authorized to award and administer the grant.
When can applicants expect to hear about selection?
Applicants can expect notification of a recommended proposal within about 90 days of the deadline.
Can the Embassy request additional materials after an initial recommendation?
Yes. Selected applicants may be asked to submit a full application within 30 days of notification.
What reporting is required during the project?
Quarterly program and financial reports are required and are due 30 days after each reporting period.
What final reporting is required?
Final programmatic and financial reports are due 90 days after the project ends.
Does this opportunity promise future funding beyond the initial award?
No. The announcement states there is no promise of future funding; any renewal or extension would be at the Department of State's discretion.
Where should applicants go for Grants.gov technical help?
Grants.gov support is available through the Grants.gov Contact Center.
Where should program-related questions be directed?
Program-related questions are directed to Embassy staff listed in the notice.
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