Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PF 13 22
Apply for ECA PE C PF 13 22
- 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 Dec 10, 2012 and posted on Dec 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 11, 2013. (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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically through its Office of Citizen Exchanges. The program is designed to support fellowship-style activities that strengthen Tibetan communities in China by focusing on four connected goals: preserving cultural traditions, advancing sustainable development, expanding economic opportunities, and supporting environmental conservation. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at organizations that can design and run professional and cultural exchange-style programming that helps Tibetan individuals and communities maintain cultural heritage while also building skills, livelihoods, and community resilience tied to responsible development and environmental stewardship.
This funding opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number ECA-PE-C-PF-13-22 and falls under CFDA 19.012, which covers professional and cultural exchange programs and related special initiatives. ECA anticipated making two awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $558,000. Individual awards were expected to fall within a relatively narrow band, with a floor of $250,000 and a ceiling of $279,000, signaling that applicants were expected to propose fairly robust, well-scoped projects rather than small pilot activities. The funding instrument is a grant, and cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants needed to contribute or secure non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) to help support the project budget.
Eligibility is geared toward nonprofit and educational institutions that can demonstrate the capacity to manage federally funded exchange-related programming. Specifically, eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The announcement notes that further eligibility details and program requirements are contained in the full program announcement, which applicants would need to consult for precise rules, expectations, and submission instructions.
Key timing details show the opportunity was posted and created on December 10, 2012, with an original and current closing date of January 11, 2013. The opportunity was archived on January 12, 2013, indicating it is no longer open, but the posted details still provide a clear snapshot of what ECA was seeking at the time: strong organizational proposals that combine cultural preservation with practical development outcomes and environmentally responsible community support in Tibetan areas of China.
For applicants or researchers who needed help obtaining the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov. The additional information link in the listing points to the full Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program announcement, which would typically include the required program narrative sections, allowable activities and costs, cost-share rules, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and the criteria used to review and score proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program (ECA-PE-C-PF-13-22)
What is the Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program?
The Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), offered through the Office of Citizen Exchanges. It supports fellowship-style activities and exchange-oriented programming intended to strengthen Tibetan communities in China.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically through ECA's Office of Citizen Exchanges.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to support fellowship-style activities that strengthen Tibetan communities in China by tying cultural preservation to practical community outcomes, including skills-building, livelihoods, and resilience connected to responsible development and environmental stewardship.
What goals does the program focus on?
The opportunity highlights four connected goals: preserving cultural traditions, advancing sustainable development, expanding economic opportunities, and supporting environmental conservation.
What kinds of activities or projects is the opportunity looking for?
Based on the listing, the opportunity is aimed at organizations that can design and run professional and cultural exchange-style programming. The programming is expected to help Tibetan individuals and communities maintain cultural heritage while also building skills, livelihoods, and community resilience related to sustainable development and environmental conservation.
Is this a fellowship program, an exchange program, or both?
The listing describes it as supporting "fellowship-style activities" and also emphasizes "professional and cultural exchange-style programming." In practice, it is oriented toward exchange-related fellowship programming.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA-PE-C-PF-13-22.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.012, which covers professional and cultural exchange programs and related special initiatives.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How many awards were anticipated?
ECA anticipated making two awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level was $558,000.
What was the expected award size per project?
Individual awards were expected to range from $250,000 (floor) to $279,000 (ceiling).
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants were expected to contribute or secure non-federal resources, which could include cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, to support the project budget.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes: U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, with the note that this category is specified as "other than institutions of higher education."
What did ECA appear to be expecting in terms of project scope?
The listed award floor and ceiling suggest applicants were expected to propose relatively robust, well-scoped projects rather than small pilot activities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on December 10, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was January 11, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on January 12, 2013, which means it is no longer open for applications.
Where is the program intended to have impact?
The program is intended to strengthen Tibetan communities in China.
What themes should proposed programming connect?
The listing emphasizes connecting cultural preservation with sustainable development, economic opportunity, and environmental conservation.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and detailed requirements?
The listing references an additional information link pointing to the full Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program announcement. That full announcement would typically include detailed instructions, required narrative sections, allowable activities and costs, cost-share rules, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and proposal review criteria.
Who was the point of contact for questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist. The email provided is poseyhe@state.gov.
What kinds of details would be found in the full program announcement (beyond the listing summary)?
According to the listing, the full announcement would typically include program narrative requirements, allowable activities and costs, cost-sharing rules, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and the criteria used to review and score proposals.
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