Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PF 12 52
Apply for ECA PE C PF 12 52
- 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 Fellows Empower 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 Apr 26, 2012 and posted on Apr 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $2,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Private institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Professional Fellows Empower Programs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-PE-C-PF-12-52) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, through its Professional Fellows Division. It invites U.S. organizations to submit proposals to run one of three related professional exchange initiatives: the Empower Community Program, the Empower Access Program, or the Empower Partnership Program. The central purpose across all three tracks is to strengthen professional ties and practical collaboration between people in the United States and counterparts in other countries who are working on disability services, disability rights, independent living supports, and broader community inclusion for persons with disabilities.
At its core, the opportunity funds structured international professional exchanges built around fellowship-style placements and institutional linkages. The idea is not simply short-term visits, but targeted professional development that helps individuals and organizations improve how they operate and how they serve. Proposed projects are expected to build participants skills and leadership while also producing organizational benefits such as stronger institutional knowledge, better program design, improved outreach to disability communities, and a larger or more sustainable resource base for local communities and service systems. In other words, the programs aim to produce both individual-level growth (professional skills and networks) and institution-level gains (capacity, partnerships, and improved service delivery).
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, which usually means the government anticipates an active role in shaping or overseeing the project during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The opportunity is discretionary, and it is associated with CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges). The announcement anticipated up to eight awards in total, with an estimated total funding amount of $2.4 million. Individual awards could be as large as $1.2 million (the award ceiling). The announcement also indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget.
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S. nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code. The proposal window for the original announcement ran from April 26, 2012 (posted/created) to May 31, 2012 (closing date), and the opportunity was archived June 1, 2012. For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov, and the posting included an additional information link titled "Professional Fellows Empower Programs."
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Professional Fellows Empower Programs grant opportunity?
The Professional Fellows Empower Programs is a U.S. Department of State exchange-focused grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-PE-C-PF-12-52) that invited U.S. organizations to propose and run professional exchange initiatives that connect U.S. professionals with counterparts in other countries working in disability-related fields.
Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, through its Professional Fellows Division.
What is the main purpose of the Empower Programs?
The central purpose is to strengthen professional ties and practical collaboration between people in the United States and counterparts in other countries who work on disability services, disability rights, independent living supports, and broader community inclusion for persons with disabilities.
What types of projects were applicants invited to propose?
Applicants were invited to submit proposals to operate one of three related professional exchange initiatives: the Empower Community Program, the Empower Access Program, or the Empower Partnership Program.
What are the three program tracks included in this opportunity?
The three tracks are the Empower Community Program, the Empower Access Program, and the Empower Partnership Program.
What kinds of activities does this opportunity fund?
This opportunity funds structured international professional exchanges built around fellowship-style placements and institutional linkages, with an emphasis on targeted professional development and collaboration rather than only short-term visits.
Is this funding meant for short-term visits only?
No. The description emphasizes that the intent is not simply short-term visits, but targeted professional development through structured exchange activities, including fellowship-style placements and institutional linkages.
What outcomes are these programs expected to produce for participants?
Proposed projects are expected to build participants skills and leadership and to strengthen professional networks and collaboration between U.S. participants and international counterparts.
What outcomes are these programs expected to produce for organizations or institutions?
The opportunity highlights institution-level benefits such as stronger institutional knowledge, better program design, improved outreach to disability communities, and a larger or more sustainable resource base for local communities and service systems.
What disability-related topic areas are specifically referenced?
The opportunity references disability services, disability rights, independent living supports, and broader community inclusion for persons with disabilities.
What type of award instrument is used?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that awards are cooperative agreements?
The announcement notes that cooperative agreements usually mean the government anticipates an active role in shaping or overseeing the project during implementation, rather than only providing funding with minimal involvement.
Is the opportunity discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is described as discretionary.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges).
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated up to eight awards in total.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount across awards was $2.4 million.
What was the maximum award size?
Individual awards could be as large as $1.2 million (the award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
What forms of cost share/match are mentioned?
The opportunity specifies non-federal resources, which may include cash and/or allowable in-kind support.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.
Are U.S. nonprofits required to have a specific tax status?
Yes. U.S. nonprofit organizations were required to hold 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The proposal window for the original announcement ran from April 26, 2012 (posted/created) to May 31, 2012 (closing date).
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 1, 2012.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA-PE-C-PF-12-52.
Who was the point of contact listed for help with the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist.
What email address was provided for the point of contact?
The email address provided was poseyhe@state.gov.
Was there a link or resource name provided for additional information?
Yes. The posting included an additional information link titled "Professional Fellows Empower Programs."
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