Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C 10 55
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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 "TechWomen" 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 21, 2010 and posted on Apr 21, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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:
TechWomen is a U.S. Department of State exchange and mentorship grant opportunity run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, and offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. The program is designed as a professional mentorship exchange that connects women working in technology from parts of the Middle East and North Africa with peers and mentors in the United States. It aligns with two themes highlighted in President Obama s June 2009 Cairo speech: expanding development through technology and supporting women in reaching their full potential in the tech sector. In practice, the funded organization is expected to build a structured, time bound program that strengthens participants professional standing, expands their networks, and supports follow on efforts once they return home.
The core program model described in the announcement is a four to six week peer mentoring experience in the United States for roughly 20 to 40 women recruited from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and the West Bank and Gaza. The exchange is intended to be more than observation; it is framed around mentorship and professional engagement that helps participants advance in their careers, gain access to professional networks, and build leadership and technical confidence. A key expected outcome is that participants return home with momentum and concrete ideas for activities that encourage girls to consider technology based education and careers, creating a ripple effect beyond the individual participants.
Eligibility is focused on U.S. based organizations that can run an international exchange program and manage federal awards. Applicants may include public or private nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status, as well as public, state controlled, and private institutions of higher education, as indicated in the eligibility section. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means substantial involvement from the agency during implementation, such as collaboration on program design elements, participant selection parameters, or reporting and compliance expectations.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of 1,000,000, with anticipated awards totaling two awards. The award ceiling is 1,000,000 and the award floor is 500,000, signaling that proposals likely need to fit within that range depending on scale and design. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non federal resources or documented in kind support as part of the overall budget plan. The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.415, which corresponds to Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs Citizen Exchanges.
The opportunity was posted on April 21, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 2, 2010, and an archive date of June 3, 2010. The funding opportunity number is ECA PE C 10 55 and the title is TechWomen. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
TechWomen Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the TechWomen grant opportunity?
TechWomen is a U.S. Department of State exchange and mentorship grant opportunity administered through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges. It is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement to support a structured professional mentorship exchange program.
What is the main purpose of the TechWomen program?
The program is designed to connect women working in technology from parts of the Middle East and North Africa with peers and mentors in the United States. The funded organization is expected to deliver a structured, time-bound program that strengthens participants' professional standing, expands their networks, and supports follow-on efforts after participants return home.
What type of grant instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement by the U.S. Department of State during implementation, such as collaboration on elements of program design, participant selection parameters, and reporting or compliance expectations.
Which U.S. government office is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, within the U.S. Department of State.
Who is the intended participant group for the exchange?
The exchange is intended for women working in technology recruited from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and the West Bank and Gaza.
How many participants are expected in the core program model?
The announcement describes a core program model serving roughly 20 to 40 women participants.
How long is the U.S.-based exchange experience expected to last?
The core program model is described as a four to six week peer mentoring experience in the United States.
Is the exchange primarily observational, or does it require active engagement?
It is intended to be more than observation. The exchange is framed around mentorship and professional engagement designed to help participants advance in their careers, gain access to professional networks, and build leadership and technical confidence.
What outcomes are expected for participants after they return home?
A key expected outcome is that participants return home with momentum and concrete ideas for activities that encourage girls to consider technology-based education and careers, helping create a broader ripple effect beyond the individual participants.
What themes does the program align with?
The program aligns with two themes highlighted in President Obama's June 2009 Cairo speech: expanding development through technology and supporting women in reaching their full potential in the tech sector.
Who is eligible to apply for the TechWomen cooperative agreement?
Eligibility is focused on U.S.-based organizations capable of running an international exchange program and managing federal awards. Applicants may include public or private nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education, as indicated in the eligibility section of the opportunity.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources or documented in-kind support as part of the overall budget plan.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates making two awards.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is $500,000, suggesting proposed projects would likely be designed within that range depending on scope and approach.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.415, corresponding to Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges).
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is ECA-PE-C-10-55 and the opportunity title is TechWomen.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 21, 2010. The original and current closing date is June 2, 2010. The archive date is June 3, 2010.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
What is the program expected to deliver, at a high level?
Based on the announcement description, the funded organization is expected to build and operate a structured, time-bound mentorship exchange in the United States for women in technology from the listed locations, with an emphasis on professional mentorship, networking, leadership and technical confidence-building, and follow-on support when participants return home.
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