Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 10 03
Apply for ECA PE C PY 10 03
- 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 "The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute (Europe and Eurasia) and the Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute with Asia (Central and South Asia)" 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 Nov 5, 2009 and posted on Nov 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 6, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $212,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, offered two cooperative agreement awards to run Benjamin Franklin themed summer institutes for teenagers. The opportunity funded U.S.-based programs lasting about three to four weeks during summer 2010, designed for up to 45 participants ages 16 to 18 per institute. The intent was to bring together youth from the United States and partner regions for intensive, structured programming that builds practical civic and leadership skills while encouraging cross cultural understanding and collaboration.
Applicants had to be eligible U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and the announcement noted that accredited U.S. post secondary educational institutions could apply as well. The grants were structured as cooperative agreements, meaning the government would expect ongoing involvement and coordination during implementation rather than a completely hands off grant. A cost sharing or matching component was required, so applicants needed to contribute their own resources or secure third party support as part of the overall project budget and plan.
The competition covered two distinct institute options, and applicants would propose to run one of them. The first option, the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute, was intended for a mixed cohort from Europe, the European countries of Eurasia, and the United States. The second option, the Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute with Asia, focused on Central and South Asia and brought together youth from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the United States. In both cases, U.S. Embassies in the participating foreign countries would select the international participants, while the U.S. grantee organization would be responsible for selecting the American participants, ensuring the cohort is balanced and prepared for the program.
Programmatically, both institutes centered on leadership development and critical thinking, with an emphasis on diplomacy, community activism, and the media as tools young people can use to engage constructively with public issues. The design encouraged participants to find common ground across national and cultural differences and to practice skills like collaborative problem solving, communication, and civic participation. A key feature was the expectation of follow on activity after the institute ended: the program included support for individual or small group projects that alumni would carry out in their home communities, extending the impact beyond the U.S. based residential experience and pushing participants to translate learning into action.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity anticipated making two total awards. The award ceiling listed was $212,000, and the CFDA number tied to the program was 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges). The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2009, and closed on January 6, 2010, with an archive date of January 7, 2010. The funding opportunity number was ECA PE C PY 10 03. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the contact listed was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It offered cooperative agreement awards to run Benjamin Franklin-themed summer institutes for teenagers in the United States during summer 2010.
What is the main purpose of the Benjamin Franklin summer institutes?
The institutes were designed to bring together youth from the United States and partner regions for intensive, structured programming that builds practical civic and leadership skills, while encouraging cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making two total awards.
What was the maximum funding amount per award?
The listed award ceiling was $212,000.
What type of award was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The awards were structured as cooperative agreements. This means the U.S. government would expect ongoing involvement and coordination during implementation rather than a completely hands-off arrangement.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching component was required, so applicants needed to contribute their own resources or secure third-party support as part of the overall project budget and plan.
Who was eligible to apply?
Applicants had to be eligible U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The announcement also noted that accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institutions could apply.
How long were the institutes expected to last?
The programs were U.S.-based and were expected to last about three to four weeks during summer 2010.
How many participants could each institute serve?
Each institute was designed for up to 45 participants.
What were the participant age requirements?
Participants were expected to be ages 16 to 18.
What institute options were included in the competition?
The competition covered two distinct institute options, and applicants would propose to run one of them: (1) the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute, and (2) the Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute with Asia.
What regions and countries were included in the Transatlantic option?
The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute was intended for a mixed cohort from Europe, the European countries of Eurasia, and the United States.
What regions and countries were included in the Asia option?
The Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute with Asia focused on Central and South Asia and brought together youth from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the United States.
Who selected the international participants?
U.S. Embassies in the participating foreign countries were responsible for selecting the international participants.
Who selected the U.S. participants?
The U.S. grantee organization was responsible for selecting the American participants, and for ensuring the cohort was balanced and prepared for the program.
What were the main program themes and topics?
Both institutes centered on leadership development and critical thinking, with an emphasis on diplomacy, community activism, and the media as tools young people can use to engage constructively with public issues.
What skills were the institutes intended to develop?
The design encouraged participants to find common ground across national and cultural differences and to practice skills like collaborative problem solving, communication, and civic participation.
Was there an expectation for activities after the institute ended?
Yes. A key feature was follow-on activity after the institute ended, including support for individual or small group projects that alumni would carry out in their home communities.
What was the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for the program was 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges).
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was ECA PE C PY 10 03.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2009, and closed on January 6, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was January 7, 2010.
Who was the contact person for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
What made these institutes "Benjamin Franklin themed" based on the description?
Based on the information provided, the institutes were framed around Benjamin Franklin-themed summer institutes and focused on civic and leadership development, critical thinking, diplomacy, community activism, media, and cross-cultural collaboration. (No additional thematic details beyond that description were provided.)
Could an applicant propose to run both institute options?
The announcement stated that applicants would propose to run one of the two distinct institute options.
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