Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C 10 ONE TIME COMP B
Apply for ECA PE C 10 ONE TIME COMP B
- 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 "One time Competitive Grants Program Competition B Professional, Cultural, and Youth One time Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.014 One Time International Exchange Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 5, 2010 and posted on Mar 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 12, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The One Time Competitive Grants Program, Competition B (Professional, Cultural, and Youth One Time Grants Program) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It was created in response to congressional direction in the Conference Report (House Report 111-366) accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (P.L. 111-117), under the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriation Act, 2010, within the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs account. Congress provided a total of 8 million dollars for a one-time competitive exchange grants initiative, and ECA split this funding into two parallel competitions announced at the same time: Competition B (this opportunity) focused on professional, cultural, and youth exchange activities, and Competition A focused on academic programs. Although 4 million dollars was initially allocated to Competition B (Funding Opportunity Number ECA/PE/C-10-ONE-TIME-COMP-B), ECA explicitly notes it can reallocate funds between the two competitions depending on the volume and quality of applications and how well proposals align with the published review criteria.
The basic purpose of Competition B is to fund international exchange projects that increase mutual understanding and build lasting relationships between people in the United States and people in other countries through direct, in-person exchange experiences. A key constraint, emphasized as congressional direction, is that projects must be about the actual exchange of people (not only virtual engagement, publications, or domestic-only programming) and must serve a population that is not already being reached through existing authorized exchange programs. In other words, applicants need to show that the participants and the exchange experience fill a real gap rather than duplicating programs ECA or others already sponsor. ECA also signals that organizations new to ECA funding are welcome to apply, alongside organizations that have received ECA grants before.
Eligibility is limited to public or private nonprofit organizations meeting the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3). The listing also indicates eligible applicant types include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the announcement repeatedly highlights the nonprofit 501(c)(3) requirement, so applicants generally need to fit within that framework as described in the full solicitation. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) toward the total project budget in accordance with the full announcement.
A major compliance rule for this one-time program is the strict limit on submissions. An organization may submit only one proposal total across the two competitions (either Competition A or Competition B, but not both). On top of that, within Competition B an applicant may apply to administer only one of the listed activities (one activity total). If an applicant submits multiple proposals, ECA states that all submissions from that applicant will be deemed technically ineligible and removed from further review. Because of this, ECA strongly encourages applicants to read both solicitations carefully before drafting a proposal, to make sure the proposed project fits the correct competition and meets the goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria.
In terms of funding scale and anticipated awards, Competition B has an estimated total funding amount of 4,000,000 dollars. ECA expected to make around 15 awards under this competition. The award ceiling is 500,000 dollars per grant, which effectively sets the upper bound for any single project budget supported with federal funds. The assistance listing references CFDA 19.014, One Time International Exchange Grant Program, and uses the grant instrument type.
Key dates for this specific notice show it was posted and created on March 5, 2010, with an application closing date of April 12, 2010 (and an archive date of April 13, 2010). The opportunity category is discretionary, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the note to consult the full announcement for details on the specific activity types and requirements.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically or needed help with the posting, the listed contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the One Time Competitive Grants Program, Competition B?
Competition B (Professional, Cultural, and Youth One Time Grants Program) is a one-time discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It supports international exchange projects centered on professional, cultural, and youth exchange activities.
What is the purpose of Competition B funding?
The purpose is to fund international exchange projects that increase mutual understanding and build lasting relationships between people in the United States and people in other countries through direct, in-person exchange experiences.
Where did this one-time funding initiative come from?
This program was created in response to congressional direction in the Conference Report (House Report 111-366) accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (P.L. 111-117), under the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriation Act, 2010, within the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs account.
How much total funding was provided for the overall one-time initiative, and how was it split?
Congress provided a total of $8,000,000 for a one-time competitive exchange grants initiative. ECA split this funding into two parallel competitions announced at the same time: Competition A (academic programs) and Competition B (professional, cultural, and youth exchange activities).
How much funding is associated with Competition B?
Competition B has an estimated total funding amount of $4,000,000.
Can ECA move funds between Competition A and Competition B?
Yes. Although $4,000,000 was initially allocated to Competition B (Funding Opportunity Number ECA/PE/C-10-ONE-TIME-COMP-B), ECA notes it can reallocate funds between the two competitions depending on the volume and quality of applications and how well proposals align with the published review criteria.
What kinds of projects are required or emphasized under Competition B?
Projects must be about the actual exchange of people and must provide direct, in-person exchange experiences. The announcement emphasizes that projects should not be limited to virtual engagement, publications, or domestic-only programming.
Are virtual-only or domestic-only projects eligible?
Based on the stated constraint, projects must center on the actual exchange of people through direct, in-person exchange experiences. The opportunity explicitly emphasizes that projects should not be only virtual engagement, publications, or domestic-only programming.
Do applicants need to show they are serving a new or underserved population?
Yes. A key constraint is that funded projects must serve a population not already being reached through existing authorized exchange programs. Applicants should show that both the participants and the exchange experience fill a real gap rather than duplicating programs ECA or others already sponsor.
Does ECA welcome organizations that are new to ECA funding?
Yes. ECA signals that organizations new to ECA funding are welcome to apply, alongside organizations that have received ECA grants before.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public or private nonprofit organizations meeting the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3). The listing also indicates eligible applicant types include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with the solicitation repeatedly highlighting the nonprofit 501(c)(3) requirement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) toward the total project budget in accordance with the full announcement.
How many proposals can an organization submit?
An organization may submit only one proposal total across the two competitions. That means an organization may apply to either Competition A or Competition B, but not both.
Within Competition B, can an applicant propose more than one activity?
No. Within Competition B, an applicant may apply to administer only one of the listed activities (one activity total).
What happens if an organization submits more than one proposal?
If an applicant submits multiple proposals, ECA states that all submissions from that applicant will be deemed technically ineligible and removed from further review.
Why does ECA recommend reading both solicitations before applying?
Because an organization can submit only one proposal across both competitions, ECA strongly encourages applicants to read both solicitations carefully before drafting a proposal to ensure the project fits the correct competition and meets the goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria.
How many awards did ECA expect to make under Competition B?
ECA expected to make approximately 15 awards under this competition.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for a single grant?
The award ceiling is $500,000 per grant, which sets the upper bound for any single project budget supported with federal funds under this competition.
What is the funding opportunity number for Competition B?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA/PE/C-10-ONE-TIME-COMP-B.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing references CFDA 19.014, One Time International Exchange Grant Program.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses the grant instrument type.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with a note to consult the full announcement for details on the specific activity types and requirements.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The notice was posted and created on March 5, 2010. The application closing date was April 12, 2010, and the archive date was April 13, 2010.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement or assistance with the posting?
The listed contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
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