Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C 12 32
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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 Fellows Response Program" 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 13, 2012 and posted on Mar 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Professional Fellows Response Program is a U.S. Department of State exchange grant run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Professional Fellows Division. It is designed as a flexible, rapid-response companion to the existing Professional Fellows Program, so the Department can react more quickly to major world events and shifting political conditions. The main goal is to strengthen the capacity of civil society and local government actors in places experiencing transition, turmoil, or uncertainty by giving current and emerging leaders hands-on professional exposure and sustained peer connections with U.S. counterparts.
Through a cooperative agreement, the selected implementing organization would design and run two-way professional exchanges in topic areas that are not fixed in advance, but instead chosen in consultation with ECA during the award period. In practice, that means the program can pivot as new needs emerge, focusing on the kinds of governance and civil society challenges that become urgent during periods of change. A core feature is short-term fellowship placements in the United States at relevant host organizations, built to advance participants professional development through practical engagement rather than classroom-only programming.
The expected scale is substantial. Over the 2012 to 2014 period, the program anticipates bringing roughly 150 to 200 foreign professionals to the United States in a series of exchanges that run about four weeks each. Participants would travel in several cohorts, with each group typically consisting of about 15 to 25 people. The countries or regions represented are intentionally left open and would be determined in coordination with State Department stakeholders and shaped by real-time events and priorities.
The exchange is explicitly reciprocal. After the U.S.-based portions, and when local conditions allow, the program would send smaller groups of American participants overseas, totaling about 40 to 80 Americans across the full life of the program. These U.S. participants are expected to have a real linkage to the foreign fellows, such as professional alignment or an established relationship, and they would spend time embedded in their counterparts offices and communities abroad. This structure is meant to deepen collaboration, move beyond one-off visits, and support longer-term institutional and person-to-person ties.
Operationally, the awardee would be responsible for key implementation functions including coordination with U.S. Embassies and, where appropriate, in-country or regional partner organizations. That includes recruiting, screening, and selecting participants, as well as arranging and supporting the fellowship placements and program activities. Because this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the Department of State typically expects closer involvement in program direction and ongoing consultation on priorities, regions, and thematic focus during implementation.
From a funding and eligibility perspective, this was a discretionary opportunity with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000 and an award ceiling of $2,000,000, with one award anticipated. A cost-sharing or matching component is required. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The funding opportunity number is ECA-PE-C-12-32 under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges). The opportunity was posted March 13, 2012, with an original and final closing date of May 10, 2012, and it was archived May 11, 2012. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Hans Posey at poseyhe@state.gov.
Professional Fellows Response Program (ECA-PE-C-12-32) FAQs
What is the Professional Fellows Response Program?
The Professional Fellows Response Program is a U.S. Department of State exchange grant run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Professional Fellows Division. It is designed as a flexible, rapid-response companion to the existing Professional Fellows Program so the Department can respond quickly to major world events and shifting political conditions.
What is the main goal of this grant-funded program?
The main goal is to strengthen the capacity of civil society and local government actors in places experiencing transition, turmoil, or uncertainty by providing current and emerging leaders hands-on professional exposure and sustained peer connections with U.S. counterparts.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant). That means the Department of State typically expects closer involvement in program direction and ongoing consultation on priorities, regions, and thematic focus during implementation.
Who runs the program on the U.S. government side?
The program sits within the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Professional Fellows Division.
What would the selected organization be expected to do?
Through the cooperative agreement, the selected implementing organization would design and run two-way professional exchanges, including short-term fellowship placements in the United States at relevant host organizations. The implementing organization would also handle key implementation functions such as coordination with U.S. Embassies and, where appropriate, in-country or regional partner organizations.
Are the exchange topics fixed ahead of time?
No. The topic areas are not fixed in advance. They would be chosen in consultation with ECA during the award period, allowing the program to pivot as new needs emerge and respond to urgent governance and civil society challenges during periods of change.
What is a core feature of the exchange model?
A core feature is short-term fellowship placements in the United States at relevant host organizations, built to advance participants' professional development through practical engagement rather than classroom-only programming.
How many foreign participants were anticipated, and over what period?
Over the 2012 to 2014 period, the program anticipated bringing roughly 150 to 200 foreign professionals to the United States.
How long is each exchange expected to last?
Each exchange is expected to run about four weeks.
How are participants expected to travel (cohorts and group size)?
Participants would travel in several cohorts, with each group typically consisting of about 15 to 25 people.
Are the participating countries or regions specified?
No. The countries or regions are intentionally left open and would be determined in coordination with State Department stakeholders and shaped by real-time events and priorities.
Is the exchange reciprocal (two-way)?
Yes. The exchange is explicitly reciprocal. After the U.S.-based portions, and when local conditions allow, the program would send smaller groups of American participants overseas.
How many American participants were anticipated to travel overseas?
The program anticipated sending a total of about 40 to 80 Americans overseas across the full life of the program.
What kind of linkage is expected between U.S. participants and foreign fellows?
U.S. participants are expected to have a real linkage to the foreign fellows, such as professional alignment or an established relationship, and would spend time embedded in their counterparts' offices and communities abroad.
What is the intended purpose of sending Americans overseas after the U.S.-based exchanges?
This structure is meant to deepen collaboration, move beyond one-off visits, and support longer-term institutional and person-to-person ties.
What coordination responsibilities does the awardee have?
The awardee would be responsible for coordinating with U.S. Embassies and, where appropriate, in-country or regional partner organizations. Responsibilities include recruiting, screening, and selecting participants and arranging and supporting fellowship placements and program activities.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $2,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
One award was anticipated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching component is required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including those other than institutions of higher education), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. Additional eligibility details were referenced in the full announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA-PE-C-12-32 under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges).
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on March 13, 2012. The original and final closing date was May 10, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on May 11, 2012.
Who was listed as the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact for access issues related to the full announcement was Hans Posey at poseyhe@state.gov.
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