Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C 11 01
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- 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 "Open Competition for Professional Exchange Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.415 Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs Citizen Exchanges.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 21, 2011 and posted on Mar 21, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 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 $8,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Open Competition for Professional Exchange Programs (Funding Opportunity Number ECA/PE/C-11-01) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through its Office of Citizen Exchanges (ECA/PE/C). The purpose is to fund 2011 professional exchange programming that builds practical, field-based relationships between emerging foreign professionals and U.S. counterparts, using structured fellowships and reciprocal visits to encourage long-term institutional and community impact.
At the center of the opportunity is a two-way exchange model. First, young foreign professionals come to the United States for fellowships lasting roughly four to six weeks, placed in host organizations that match their professional focus. After these U.S.-based fellowships, American counterparts then travel overseas for reciprocal fellowships, reinforcing the collaboration, extending professional networks, and helping translate learning into on-the-ground results in the participants' home environments. The overall project period is expected to run one to two years, allowing time not only for the exchanges themselves but also for planning, participant selection, placement development, follow-on activities, and measuring outcomes.
The competition supports projects aligned with three main initiatives: the Legislative Fellows Program, the Women"s Empowerment Program, and the Young Entrepreneurs Program. Across all three, the target audience is described as up-and-coming and mid-level professionals from government or civil society who are positioned to influence decision-making and implement improvements in their institutions and communities. While each initiative has its own thematic emphasis, applicants are expected to follow a common program framework laid out in the full announcement (referenced as sections I.2 through I.6), including expected outputs and a program timeline. Additional details, including which countries are eligible and specific program design considerations, are contained in the section referenced as I.7 of the full notice.
Funding for the competition is substantial and structured to support multiple awards. The estimated total funding available is $8,300,000, with an expected 20 awards and an award ceiling of $400,000 per grant. A cost-sharing or matching component is required, meaning applicants must plan to contribute or secure non-federal support consistent with the terms described in the full announcement.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. public and nonprofit entities that can administer international exchange programs and meet the federal requirements noted in the notice. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education, with additional eligibility conditions referenced in the full announcement. The program is associated with CFDA number 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges), signaling its place within the federal portfolio of professional and cultural diplomacy efforts.
Key administrative details include a posted and creation date of March 21, 2011, and an application deadline (original and current closing date) of May 12, 2011, with the opportunity archived on May 13, 2011. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is called the Open Competition for Professional Exchange Programs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA/PE/C-11-01.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through the Office of Citizen Exchanges (ECA/PE/C).
What is the purpose of this competition?
The purpose is to fund 2011 professional exchange programming that builds practical, field-based relationships between emerging foreign professionals and U.S. counterparts. The model uses structured fellowships and reciprocal visits to encourage long-term institutional and community impact.
What type of exchange model does the program use?
The program is built around a two-way exchange model: foreign professionals come to the United States first for structured fellowships, and then American counterparts travel overseas for reciprocal fellowships to reinforce collaboration and help translate learning into results in participants home environments.
How long are the U.S.-based fellowships for foreign professionals?
The U.S.-based fellowships are expected to last roughly four to six weeks.
What happens after the foreign professionals complete their U.S. fellowships?
After the U.S.-based fellowships, American counterparts then travel overseas for reciprocal fellowships. The intent is to strengthen collaboration, extend professional networks, and support on-the-ground outcomes.
How long is the overall project period expected to be?
The overall project period is expected to run one to two years. This timeframe is intended to cover planning, participant selection, placement development, the exchanges themselves, follow-on activities, and outcome measurement.
What kinds of activities are expected within the one to two year project period?
The description indicates that projects should allow time for planning, participant selection, placement development, follow-on activities, and measuring outcomes, in addition to implementing the exchange fellowships and reciprocal visits.
What initiatives or program tracks are supported under this competition?
The competition supports projects aligned with three main initiatives: the Legislative Fellows Program, the Women's Empowerment Program, and the Young Entrepreneurs Program.
Who is the intended participant audience for these exchange programs?
The target audience is described as up-and-coming and mid-level professionals from government or civil society who are positioned to influence decision-making and implement improvements in their institutions and communities.
Do all three initiatives follow the same program framework?
Applicants are expected to follow a common program framework described in the full announcement, referenced as sections I.2 through I.6, including expected outputs and a program timeline.
Where are details about eligible countries and specific design considerations provided?
Country eligibility and additional program design considerations are described as being contained in section I.7 of the full notice.
What is the estimated total funding available for this competition?
The estimated total funding available is $8,300,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of 20 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) per grant?
The award ceiling is $400,000 per grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching component is required, meaning applicants must plan to contribute or secure non-federal support consistent with the terms described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. public and nonprofit entities that can administer international exchange programs and meet the federal requirements noted in the notice.
What types of institutions are specifically listed as eligible applicants?
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. Additional eligibility conditions are referenced in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 19.415, titled Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posted and creation date is March 21, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was May 12, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 13, 2011.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
What is the role of host organizations in the United States?
Foreign professionals are placed in U.S. host organizations that match their professional focus, as part of the structured fellowship component.
What is the intended longer-term impact of the exchange model?
The opportunity emphasizes long-term institutional and community impact, supported through practical, field-based relationships, reciprocal professional fellowships, follow-on activities, and outcome measurement.
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