Opportunity Information: Apply for SA SYLEP 800 13 GR 51
Apply for SA SYLEP 800 13 GR 51
- The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.021 Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 1, 2013 and posted on Aug 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP) is a U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia funding opportunity run through the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh to support a short-term educational exchange for Saudi undergraduate students. The program is designed for English-speaking students from Saudi Arabia to take part in a three-week, U.S.-based exchange in June 2014. The core purpose is to expose participants to practical leadership development while exploring civic rights and responsibilities, respect for diversity, and hands-on community engagement. A key expectation is that the experience should not end when participants return home; the selected implementing organization is expected to help sustain impact through structured follow-on activities in Saudi Arabia, including alumni programming that keeps participants connected and continuing leadership-focused work in their home communities.
The embassy anticipates sending a total of 20 to 24 participants to the United States, potentially divided into up to two delegations. Funding from the U.S. Embassy Riyadh is intended to cover the planning and delivery of the U.S. portion of the program, including homestays with American families and international travel for participants. While the award recipient would be responsible for implementing the program, participant recruitment, screening, and selection would be handled by the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh together with the U.S. Consulates in Jeddah and Dhahran. The embassy and consulates would also coordinate with the recipient on alumni support, meaning the project is structured as a collaborative effort rather than a fully independent, grantee-run initiative.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, reflecting the expectation of substantial involvement and coordination with the U.S. government during implementation. The agency planned to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of USD 250,000 and an award ceiling of USD 250,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The activity category is education, and it is associated with CFDA 19.021 (Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa).
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, specifically excluding institutions of higher education from eligibility under this announcement. The funding opportunity number is SA-SYLEP-800-13-GR-51. The opportunity was posted on August 1, 2013, with an application deadline of August 30, 2013 (and an archive date of September 29, 2013). Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement and instructions via the additional information link, and those unable to access materials electronically were instructed to contact Robert Greenan, Cultural Affairs Officer, as the point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP)?
The Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP) is a U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia funding opportunity run through the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh to support a short-term educational exchange for Saudi undergraduate students.
What is the main purpose of the SYLEP exchange?
The program is designed to expose participants to practical leadership development while exploring civic rights and responsibilities, respect for diversity, and hands-on community engagement.
Who are the intended participants?
The intended participants are English-speaking Saudi undergraduate students.
How long is the exchange and when does it take place?
The exchange is a three-week, U.S.-based program scheduled for June 2014.
How many participants are expected to travel to the United States?
The U.S. Embassy anticipates sending a total of 20 to 24 participants.
Will participants travel as one group or multiple groups?
Participants may be divided into up to two delegations.
What types of activities are expected during the U.S. portion of the program?
The U.S. portion is expected to include practical leadership development experiences and may include homestays with American families, along with programming tied to civic rights and responsibilities, respect for diversity, and hands-on community engagement.
Is there an expectation for activities after participants return to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. A key expectation is that the experience should not end when participants return home. The implementing organization is expected to help sustain impact through structured follow-on activities in Saudi Arabia, including alumni programming that keeps participants connected and engaged in leadership-focused work in their home communities.
What is the U.S. Embassy Riyadh funding intended to cover?
Funding is intended to cover the planning and delivery of the U.S. portion of the program, including homestays with American families and international travel for participants.
Who is responsible for recruiting and selecting participants?
Participant recruitment, screening, and selection will be handled by the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh together with the U.S. Consulates in Jeddah and Dhahran.
What is the role of the award recipient (implementing organization)?
The award recipient is responsible for implementing the program. The project is structured as a collaborative effort, and the embassy and consulates will coordinate with the recipient on alumni support.
Is this grant structured as a standard grant or something else?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, reflecting the expectation of substantial involvement and coordination with the U.S. government during implementation.
How many awards does the agency plan to make?
The agency planned to make one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount and the maximum award size?
The estimated total funding amount is USD 250,000, and the award ceiling is also USD 250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is education.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.021 (Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from eligibility under this announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SA-SYLEP-800-13-GR-51.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on August 1, 2013, and the application deadline was August 30, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 29, 2013.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and instructions?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement and instructions via the additional information link referenced in the opportunity posting.
Who should be contacted if the announcement materials cannot be accessed electronically?
Those unable to access the materials electronically were instructed to contact Robert Greenan, Cultural Affairs Officer, who is listed as the point of contact.
Which U.S. government offices are involved in this program?
The opportunity is run through the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, with participant recruitment, screening, and selection handled together with the U.S. Consulates in Jeddah and Dhahran. The embassy and consulates also coordinate with the award recipient on alumni support.
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