Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A E EUR 08 04
Apply for ECA A E EUR 08 04
- 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 "Summer Institute for European Student Leaders" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 12, 2008 and posted on Feb 12, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $180,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $180,000.00 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 Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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 Summer Institute for European Student Leaders is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant opportunity, run through the Office of Academic Exchange Programs, European and Eurasian Programs Branch (ECA/A/E/EUR). It funds one organization to design and administer a five-week summer institute on a U.S. campus for a cohort of 20 young Europeans. The core purpose is to give participants structured exposure to the United States while strengthening leadership capacity and civic engagement through academic content and hands-on, participatory activities.
The institute is aimed at students from Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Participants are recruited overseas by the Fulbright Commissions in those countries and are expected to be either first- or second-year undergraduates or recent high school graduates who will begin university in fall 2008. A key expectation is that the group reflects a wide range of ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds, reinforcing the program's emphasis on inclusion, cross-cultural learning, and dialogue.
From a program design perspective, the institute is envisioned as a mix of coursework and practical engagement. The coursework and related programming should help participants deepen their understanding of U.S. society, institutions, and culture, while the experiential components should focus on leadership development and civic participation. The intended outcome is that participants leave with skills and perspectives that will be useful in their academic paths and future careers, and that the program contributes to mutual understanding between the United States and the participants' home countries.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State expects an active partnership role rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The opportunity anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $180,000 and an award ceiling of $180,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, so the selected applicant must contribute resources beyond the federal amount, as described in the full announcement.
Eligible applicants include accredited U.S. postsecondary educational institutions (public, state-controlled, and private) as well as eligible nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The competition was posted February 12, 2008, with an application deadline of March 17, 2008, and it anticipated program dates roughly from July 13 to August 16, 2008. For applicants who cannot access the full announcement, the listed program contact is Hans Posey (poseyhe@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Summer Institute for European Student Leaders?
The Summer Institute for European Student Leaders is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant opportunity that supports a five-week summer institute on a U.S. campus for a cohort of 20 young Europeans. The program is designed to provide structured exposure to the United States while building leadership capacity and civic engagement through academic and hands-on activities.
Which office within the Department of State is running this opportunity?
The opportunity is run through the Office of Academic Exchange Programs, European and Eurasian Programs Branch (ECA/A/E/EUR) within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates a single award to fund one organization to design and administer the institute.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $180,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $180,000.
What type of federal funding instrument will be used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, which indicates the Department of State expects an active partnership role rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected applicant must contribute resources beyond the federal amount, as described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include accredited U.S. postsecondary educational institutions (public, state-controlled, and private) and eligible nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Additional eligibility details are referenced in the full announcement.
What is the program expected to fund the recipient organization to do?
The funded organization is expected to design and administer a five-week summer institute on a U.S. campus for 20 participants, combining academic content with participatory, hands-on activities focused on leadership development and civic engagement.
How long is the institute?
The institute is expected to be five weeks long.
Where will the institute take place?
The institute is envisioned to take place on a U.S. campus.
How many participants will be included in the cohort?
The cohort is expected to include 20 young Europeans.
Which countries are the target participants from?
The institute is aimed at students from Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
How are participants recruited and selected?
Participants are recruited overseas by the Fulbright Commissions in the participating countries.
What is the intended academic level of participants?
Participants are expected to be either first- or second-year undergraduates, or recent high school graduates who will begin university in fall 2008.
What diversity and inclusion expectations are described for the cohort?
A key expectation is that the group reflects a wide range of ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds, supporting the program emphasis on inclusion, cross-cultural learning, and dialogue.
What are the main goals of the institute?
The core purpose is to give participants structured exposure to the United States while strengthening leadership capacity and civic engagement through academic content and participatory activities. A broader goal is to support mutual understanding between the United States and the participants' home countries.
What kinds of activities should the program include?
The institute is envisioned as a mix of coursework and practical engagement. Coursework and related programming should deepen participants' understanding of U.S. society, institutions, and culture. Experiential components should focus on leadership development and civic participation.
What outcomes are intended for participants?
The intended outcome is that participants leave with skills and perspectives useful for their academic paths and future careers, and that the program supports mutual understanding between the United States and the participants' home countries.
When was the competition posted?
The competition was posted on February 12, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 17, 2008.
What are the anticipated program dates?
The opportunity anticipated program dates roughly from July 13 to August 16, 2008.
Who can be contacted for questions if the full announcement cannot be accessed?
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement, the listed program contact is Hans Posey at poseyhe@state.gov.
Where can applicants find more detailed eligibility and cost share requirements?
Additional eligibility details and the specific cost sharing/matching requirements are described in the full announcement referenced by the opportunity.
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