Opportunity Information: Apply for MX5230 11 GR 001 WHA 021611
Apply for MX5230 11 GR 001 WHA 021611
- The U.S. Mission to Mexico in the community development education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Jvenes en Accin Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 16, 2011 and posted on Feb 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Jovenes en Accion Program" (Funding Opportunity Number MX5230 11 GR 001 WHA 021611) was a discretionary U.S. government grant competition released by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. The Embassy sought one U.S.-based implementing organization to design and run a five-week high school exchange program in the United States for at least 50 non-elite Mexican youth. The core purpose of the exchange was youth leadership development tied to real community impact: participants would strengthen leadership skills while creating their own community service project plans, with a strong thematic focus on violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, and promoting a broader "culture of lawfulness" (in other words, civic norms that support rule of law, community responsibility, and lawful behavior).
Funding for the program was approximately USD 500,000 in total and was described as a joint initiative involving the U.S. Department of State, the Mexican government, and the private sector. Only one award was expected, meaning a single grantee would be responsible for the full program lifecycle rather than splitting responsibilities across multiple awardees. The selected organization would have been expected to manage all major components, including program planning and design, participant programming and logistics during the U.S. stay, overall execution, and post-program follow-up to support participants as they returned home and moved their service project plans toward implementation.
Eligible applicants were U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education. The funding instrument was a grant, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, which suggests applicants did not need to provide a required financial match to compete. The activity categories associated with the opportunity were community development and education, reflecting the program's blend of civic engagement, leadership training, and applied community problem-solving.
Timing details were clearly defined. The opportunity was posted on February 16, 2011, with an application deadline (closing date) of March 18, 2011, and an archive date of April 17, 2011. The exchange itself was scheduled to take place from July 9 to August 13, 2011. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Caroline Nohr, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City (NohrCC@state.gov, phone 525550802667).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Jovenes en Accion Program (MX5230 11 GR 001 WHA 021611)
What is the Jovenes en Accion Program grant opportunity?
The Jovenes en Accion Program (Funding Opportunity Number MX5230 11 GR 001 WHA 021611) was a discretionary U.S. government grant competition released by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. It sought one U.S.-based implementing organization to design and run a five-week high school exchange program in the United States for Mexican youth.
Which U.S. government office released this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this program is MX5230 11 GR 001 WHA 021611.
What kind of award instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
How much funding was available?
Approximately USD 500,000 in total funding was available for the program.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected, meaning a single grantee would be responsible for the full program lifecycle.
Who was the program intended to serve?
The program was intended to serve at least 50 non-elite Mexican youth at the high school level who would participate in a U.S.-based exchange.
How long was the exchange program, and where would it take place?
The exchange was designed as a five-week high school exchange program taking place in the United States.
What were the scheduled dates for the exchange?
The exchange was scheduled to take place from July 9 to August 13, 2011.
What was the core purpose of the exchange?
The core purpose was youth leadership development tied to real community impact. Participants were expected to strengthen leadership skills while creating their own community service project plans.
What themes or focus areas were emphasized in the program?
The program emphasized violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, and promoting a broader culture of lawfulness (civic norms supporting rule of law, community responsibility, and lawful behavior).
What is meant by a "culture of lawfulness" in this program description?
In this opportunity, "culture of lawfulness" was described as civic norms that support rule of law, community responsibility, and lawful behavior.
What types of activities did the program fall under?
The activity categories associated with the opportunity were community development and education, reflecting the program's blend of civic engagement, leadership training, and applied community problem-solving.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education.
Were U.S. nonprofit organizations required to be 501(c)(3) organizations?
Yes. U.S. nonprofit eligibility was specified as IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education allowed to apply?
Yes. Public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants, and the eligibility statement also noted that 501(c)(3) nonprofits could apply excluding institutions of higher education.
Did the opportunity require cost-sharing or matching funds?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was indicated, suggesting applicants did not need to provide a required financial match to compete.
What would the selected implementing organization be expected to do?
The selected organization was expected to manage all major components, including program planning and design, participant programming and logistics during the U.S. stay, overall execution, and post-program follow-up to support participants as they returned home and moved their service project plans toward implementation.
Would responsibilities be shared among multiple organizations?
No. Because only one award was expected, the grantee would have primary responsibility for the full program rather than having responsibilities divided across multiple awardees.
Was this program described as involving partners beyond the U.S. government?
Yes. Funding was described as a joint initiative involving the U.S. Department of State, the Mexican government, and the private sector.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 16, 2011.
What was the application deadline (closing date)?
The application deadline (closing date) was March 18, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 17, 2011.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Caroline Nohr, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Caroline Nohr could be reached by email at NohrCC@state.gov or by phone at 525550802667.
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