Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C 11 21
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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 "Professional Exchanges Congress" 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 19, 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 $576,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $576,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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).
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Professional Exchanges Congress grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ECA PE C 11 21) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges. It is a discretionary grant competition seeking one organization to design and run two separate End of Program Professional Exchanges Congresses, each lasting three days, scheduled for spring 2012 and fall 2012. These congresses function as capstone gatherings that bring together international participants who have already taken part in ECA-sponsored professional exchange programs, creating a structured setting to consolidate learning, compare experiences across regions and program tracks, and strengthen professional networks that can continue after the exchange ends.
The congresses are intended for participants drawn from multiple world regions, specifically Africa; East Asia and the Pacific; Europe; the Middle East and North Africa; South and Central Asia; and the Western Hemisphere. The targeted participants are early-to-mid career leaders, generally ages 25 to 38, from government and civil society. The event cohorts come from three named ECA programs: the Legislative Fellows Program, the Women’s Empowerment Program, and the Young Entrepreneurs Program. In practical terms, that means attendees are likely to include emerging legislators or legislative staff, women leaders and advocates working across public, private, or nonprofit sectors, and entrepreneurs or entrepreneurship ecosystem builders, all of whom have been selected for leadership potential and a commitment to civic or economic development in their home countries.
The core purpose is professional and civic learning through exposure to U.S. practices and approaches. The announcement emphasizes helping participants gain knowledge of U.S. techniques in their fields, explore governance principles and how they operate in both governmental and civil society institutions, and deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, and everyday life. Just as important, the congresses are framed as two-way exchanges rather than one-direction training: they are also meant to give U.S. participants and professionals a chance to share expertise with international counterparts while learning about the professional environments, cultures, and social conditions the visitors represent. The implied program model is a mix of substantive sessions (panels, workshops, peer exchanges) and networking activities designed to produce durable professional connections and practical takeaways.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that fit the program’s requirements, with an emphasis on nonprofit capability and compliance. The opportunity is open to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including public and private nonprofits meeting the applicable Internal Revenue Code provision), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The listing also notes “others†may be eligible depending on the full announcement’s specifics, but the clear baseline is that applicants must be appropriate institutional hosts with the operational capacity to plan and deliver two multi-day national-level convenings for an international cohort. The grant includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected organization must contribute resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) alongside federal funding, according to the rules laid out in the full solicitation.
Financially, ECA anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $576,000, which is also listed as the award ceiling. The CFDA program number is 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges), which situates the grant within the State Department’s broader exchange programming that supports mutual understanding and professional collaboration across countries. The application window opened March 21, 2011, with a closing date of May 19, 2011, and the opportunity was archived May 20, 2011, indicating it was a time-bound competition for implementation in the 2012 program cycle.
For applicants needing the complete announcement or additional details not included in the summary listing (such as required program components, allowable costs, monitoring and evaluation expectations, or the exact nature of the congress agenda), the contact provided is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Professional Exchanges Congress Grant (ECA PE C 11 21) - FAQs
What is the Professional Exchanges Congress grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant competition issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges. The opportunity seeks one organization to design and run two separate End of Program Professional Exchanges Congresses that serve as capstone gatherings for participants who previously took part in ECA-sponsored professional exchange programs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA PE C 11 21.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
The grant was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges.
How many awards does ECA expect to make?
ECA anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $576,000, which is also listed as the award ceiling.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The grant includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The selected organization must contribute resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) alongside federal funding, consistent with the rules in the full solicitation.
What exactly is being funded?
The award supports the design and implementation of two separate three-day End of Program Professional Exchanges Congresses. These events are intended to consolidate learning, compare experiences across regions and program tracks, and strengthen professional networks among exchange alumni.
How many congresses are required, and how long is each one?
Two congresses are required, and each congress lasts three days.
When are the congresses expected to take place?
The two three-day congresses are scheduled for spring 2012 and fall 2012.
Who are the intended participants for the congresses?
The congresses are intended for international participants who have already taken part in ECA-sponsored professional exchange programs. The targeted participants are early-to-mid career leaders, generally ages 25 to 38, from government and civil society.
Which ECA programs will the participants come from?
Participants are drawn from three named ECA programs: the Legislative Fellows Program, the Women’s Empowerment Program, and the Young Entrepreneurs Program.
What types of professionals might attend based on the named programs?
Attendees are likely to include emerging legislators or legislative staff (Legislative Fellows Program), women leaders and advocates working across public, private, or nonprofit sectors (Women’s Empowerment Program), and entrepreneurs or entrepreneurship ecosystem builders (Young Entrepreneurs Program).
Which world regions are represented in the participant pool?
Participants are drawn from multiple world regions: Africa; East Asia and the Pacific; Europe; the Middle East and North Africa; South and Central Asia; and the Western Hemisphere.
What is the main purpose of these congresses?
The core purpose is professional and civic learning through exposure to U.S. practices and approaches, while also consolidating exchange learning and strengthening professional networks that can continue after the exchange ends.
What learning themes or outcomes are emphasized?
The announcement emphasizes helping participants gain knowledge of U.S. techniques in their fields, explore governance principles and how they operate in governmental and civil society institutions, and deepen understanding of U.S. society, culture, and everyday life.
Are the congresses intended to be two-way exchanges or one-direction training?
They are framed as two-way exchanges. The congresses are meant to give U.S. participants and professionals an opportunity to share expertise with international counterparts while also learning about the visitors’ professional environments, cultures, and social conditions.
What kinds of activities or formats are implied for the congress agenda?
The description implies a mix of substantive sessions (such as panels, workshops, and peer exchanges) and networking activities designed to build durable professional connections and practical takeaways.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that fit the program requirements. The opportunity is open to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including public and private nonprofits meeting the applicable Internal Revenue Code provision), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The listing also notes that "others" may be eligible depending on the full announcement.
Does the opportunity prioritize any particular organizational capabilities?
Based on the description, applicants should be appropriate institutional hosts with the operational capacity to plan and deliver two multi-day, national-level convenings for an international cohort, and to meet nonprofit capability and compliance expectations.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges).
When did the application period open and close?
The application window opened on March 21, 2011, and the closing date was May 19, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 20, 2011.
Where can applicants get the full announcement and requirements not included in the summary?
For the complete announcement or additional details not included in the summary listing (for example, required program components, allowable costs, monitoring and evaluation expectations, or the exact nature of the congress agenda), applicants can contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Who is the listed point of contact for questions?
The contact provided is Hans Posey, Program Specialist. Email: poseyhe@state.gov.
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