Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C SU 13 15
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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 "SportsUnited International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI)" 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 Dec 21, 2012 and posted on Dec 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 22, 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 $1,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $225,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SportsUnited International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI) is a FY 2013 discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges. The program’s core purpose is to use youth sports as a practical tool for outreach and mutual understanding by strengthening the skills and professional capacity of the people who design, run, and manage youth sports programs. Rather than funding competitions or high-performance training, ISPI is geared toward community-based sport programming and the people behind it, especially coaches and administrators who influence how sports are delivered to young people.
A central requirement is that funded projects must focus on youth ages 7 to 17, including both boys and girls, and/or the coaches and administrators who serve those youth. The emphasis on both male and female youth is explicit, meaning proposals should show clear, intentional inclusion rather than treating gender equity as an afterthought. Just as important, the announcement draws a firm boundary around what it will not support: programs aimed at training elite athletes or elite coaches are not eligible. In practice, that means proposals should prioritize broad participation, safe and inclusive program design, positive youth development, and capacity-building for local organizations over competitive advancement, talent pipelines, or professional-level coaching credentials.
The geographic scope is broad but limited to specific eligible countries and territories across multiple world regions. In Africa, eligible locations are Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania. In East Asia and the Pacific, eligible locations are Cambodia, China (Mainland China), Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. In the Near East and North Africa, eligible locations are Bahrain, Egypt, and Oman. In South and Central Asia, eligible locations are Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Tajikistan. In Europe and Eurasia, eligible locations are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey. In the Western Hemisphere, eligible locations are Belize, Colombia, El Salvador, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Proposals are expected to center their program activities and partnerships within these places.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility includes U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) requirements, as well as institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private). The funding instrument is a grant, and the program carries a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute or secure non-federal resources to help support the project budget. While the full announcement would define acceptable match types and documentation, the key takeaway is that proposals should be built with a realistic plan for meeting match expectations.
Funding levels and scale are clearly outlined. ECA anticipated making around 10 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $1.8 million. Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $130,000 and an award ceiling of $225,000. The opportunity was posted December 21, 2012, with a closing date of February 22, 2013 (archived February 23, 2013). The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges), which signals its placement within broader U.S. exchange and public diplomacy programming rather than sports development for its own sake.
Overall, ISPI is best understood as an international exchange and capacity-building initiative that uses youth sports to foster constructive engagement and strengthen local youth sports ecosystems. Strong proposals would typically be expected to show how they will improve program quality and management, promote inclusive participation for youth ages 7 to 17, build sustainable skills among coaches and administrators, and contribute to mutual understanding across cultures, while staying away from elite training models. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist (poseyhe@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): SportsUnited International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI) - FY 2013
What is the SportsUnited International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI)?
ISPI is a FY 2013 discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges. It uses youth sports as a practical tool for outreach and mutual understanding by strengthening the skills and professional capacity of the people who design, run, and manage youth sports programs.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is capacity-building: improving the skills and professional capacity of coaches, administrators, and others who deliver youth sports programming, with the larger goal of fostering outreach and mutual understanding through community-based sport.
Is this funding intended for sports competitions or high-performance training?
No. ISPI is not designed to fund competitions or high-performance training. The initiative is geared toward community-based sport programming and the people behind it (especially coaches and administrators), not competitive advancement or performance outcomes.
Who is the target audience for funded projects?
Funded projects must focus on youth ages 7 to 17 (boys and girls) and/or the coaches and administrators who serve those youth. The program is centered on how sports are delivered to young people and how adults who run programs can be strengthened.
What age group must the project focus on?
The required youth focus is ages 7 to 17.
Does the program require inclusion of both boys and girls?
Yes. The announcement explicitly emphasizes both male and female youth. Proposals should demonstrate clear, intentional inclusion of both boys and girls rather than treating gender equity as incidental.
Are projects focused on elite athletes or elite coaching eligible?
No. The opportunity draws a firm boundary: programs aimed at training elite athletes or elite coaches are not eligible.
What types of activities are most consistent with the program goals?
Based on the description, activities aligned with ISPI would prioritize broad participation, safe and inclusive program design, positive youth development, and capacity-building for local organizations, coaches, and administrators over elite training models or talent pipeline approaches.
Where can ISPI projects take place?
The geographic scope is limited to specific eligible countries and territories listed in the announcement. Proposals are expected to center program activities and partnerships within these eligible locations.
Which countries are eligible in Africa?
Benin; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Ghana; Mozambique; Nigeria; South Africa; Tanzania.
Which countries are eligible in East Asia and the Pacific?
Cambodia; China (Mainland China); Indonesia; Laos; Philippines; Thailand; Vietnam.
Which countries are eligible in the Near East and North Africa?
Bahrain; Egypt; Oman.
Which countries are eligible in South and Central Asia?
Bangladesh; India; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Nepal; Sri Lanka; Tajikistan.
Which countries are eligible in Europe and Eurasia?
Armenia; Azerbaijan; Georgia; Turkey.
Which countries are eligible in the Western Hemisphere?
Belize; Colombia; El Salvador; Peru; Uruguay; Venezuela.
Who is eligible to apply for ISPI funding?
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) requirements, as well as institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute or secure non-federal resources to support the project budget.
How many awards were anticipated?
ECA anticipated making around 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding pool was $1.8 million.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from $130,000 (award floor) to $225,000 (award ceiling).
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was posted on December 21, 2012, and closed on February 22, 2013. It was archived on February 23, 2013.
What CFDA number is associated with ISPI?
The CFDA number is 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges).
What does the CFDA number indicate about the program's focus?
It places ISPI within professional and cultural exchange programming (Citizen Exchanges), signaling the program is part of broader U.S. exchange and public diplomacy efforts rather than sports development for its own sake.
How should applicants think about the overall orientation of ISPI?
ISPI is best understood as an international exchange and capacity-building initiative that uses youth sports to foster constructive engagement and strengthen local youth sports ecosystems, especially by improving program quality and management through the people who deliver youth sport.
Who was the program contact listed for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
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