Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PF 12 54
Apply for ECA PE C PF 12 54
- 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 "Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.012 Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs Special Professional and Cultural Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2012 and posted on Apr 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 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 $558,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $279,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program was a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically through its Office of Citizen Exchanges. The program sought proposals for projects that would work with Tibetan communities in China in ways that support the preservation of cultural traditions while also strengthening practical, community-centered outcomes. At its core, the fellowship program emphasized four closely related themes: protecting and passing on cultural heritage, improving sustainable development practices, expanding local economic opportunities, and advancing environmental conservation. In other words, the program was framed as both a cultural preservation effort and a development-oriented exchange initiative, encouraging applicants to design activities that connect cultural continuity with long-term community resilience.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, the announcement anticipated making two awards in total, with an estimated total program funding level of $558,000. Individual awards were expected to fall within a relatively narrow band, with a stated floor of $250,000 and a ceiling of $279,000. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was listed as "Other," with the announcement indicating that further clarification would be provided in the full solicitation. The opportunity was tied to CFDA number 19.012, which covers Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, including special professional and cultural programs, reflecting the exchange and capacity-building orientation of ECA programming.
Eligibility was aimed at established U.S.-based institutions and nonprofits capable of administering an international fellowship-style program. Applicants could include nonprofit organizations recognized as tax-exempt under 26 USC 501(c)(3), both public and private institutions of higher education, and additional eligible entities as described in the full announcement. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute some portion of project costs through cash or allowable in-kind support, consistent with federal assistance rules and the specific terms laid out in the complete notice.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on April 13, 2012, with a proposal deadline of May 25, 2012. It was archived the following day, May 26, 2012, indicating it was a time-limited competition for that program cycle. For applicants or interested organizations that had difficulty obtaining the full announcement, the notice provided a direct point of contact: Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program - FAQs
What is the Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program?
The Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program was a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant opportunity intended to support fellowship-style projects working with Tibetan communities in China. The program encouraged proposals that connect cultural preservation with practical community outcomes.
Which U.S. government office administered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through the Office of Citizen Exchanges.
What types of projects was the program looking to fund?
The program sought proposals for projects that work with Tibetan communities in China to preserve cultural traditions while also strengthening community-centered outcomes. The announcement emphasized initiatives that link cultural continuity with longer-term community resilience.
What were the main themes or focus areas of the program?
The fellowship program emphasized four closely related themes:
- Protecting and passing on cultural heritage
- Improving sustainable development practices
- Expanding local economic opportunities
- Advancing environmental conservation
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated making two awards in total.
What was the estimated total funding available under the announcement?
The estimated total program funding level was $558,000.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $250,000 (minimum) to $279,000 (maximum).
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as "Other," with the announcement noting that more clarification would be provided in the full solicitation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA number 19.012, which covers Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, including special professional and cultural programs.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was aimed at established U.S.-based institutions and nonprofits capable of administering an international fellowship-style program. Eligible applicants included:
- Nonprofit organizations recognized as tax-exempt under 26 USC 501(c)(3)
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Additional eligible entities as described in the full announcement
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute part of the project costs through cash or allowable in-kind support, consistent with federal assistance rules and the specific terms in the complete notice.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2012.
What was the proposal deadline?
The proposal deadline was May 25, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on May 26, 2012, indicating it was a time-limited competition for that program cycle.
Who can be contacted for questions or to request the full announcement?
The notice listed a point of contact for organizations that had difficulty obtaining the full announcement: Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
What was the overall intent or framing of the program?
The program was framed as both a cultural preservation effort and a development-oriented exchange initiative, encouraging applicants to design activities that support cultural heritage while strengthening sustainable, community-focused outcomes.
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