Opportunity Information: Apply for S MX530 10 GR 100
Apply for S MX530 10 GR 100
- The U.S. Mission to Mexico in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Mexico Youth Exchange Program" 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 Mar 19, 2010 and posted on Mar 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 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 $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 U.S.-Mexico Youth Exchange Program grant opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City as a competitive Request for Proposals aimed at launching a new short-term educational exchange for Mexican high school students. The core purpose of the program was to bring roughly 50 "non-elite" Mexican youth to the United States for a five-week exchange experience that combined academic study with intentional leadership development. In practice, the program was meant to expand access to international exchange beyond the small segment of students who typically have strong financial resources or existing elite educational pathways, and to use the exchange as a structured way to strengthen youth leadership skills and cross-cultural understanding.
Funding for the initiative was substantial for a single-cycle youth exchange: approximately $400,000 total. The program was designed as a joint effort, with $150,000 coming from the U.S. Department of State and an additional $250,000 contributed by the Mexican government and Mexican business communities. Only one award was expected, meaning a single U.S. organization would be selected to run the program end-to-end. That awardee would be responsible for all major elements of planning and execution, which typically includes recruitment support and selection coordination (in partnership with Mexican counterparts), pre-departure preparation, travel and logistics, academic or structured learning components, leadership programming, supervision and student support during the stay, host community coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and required reporting back to the funder.
The exchange itself was scheduled to take place in July and August 2010, aligning with the summer period when high school students can participate without conflicting with the regular school year. The funding mechanism was a discretionary grant under an education activity category. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants were not required to provide additional funds as a condition of eligibility, although competitive proposals in these types of programs often demonstrate leveraged support, in-kind contributions, or partnerships to strengthen implementation capacity.
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. In other words, the competition was intended for nonprofit exchange organizations, youth-serving nonprofits, and similar NGOs that can demonstrate the organizational infrastructure to manage international student exchanges and youth welfare responsibilities. The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2010, with an application deadline of April 2, 2010, and it was later archived on May 2, 2010. The opportunity anticipated a single award, reflecting the Embassy's preference to work with one prime implementer accountable for performance, budget management, and compliance.
The funding opportunity number was S-MX530-10-GR-100, and the sponsoring agency was the U.S. Mission to Mexico. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the Embassy provided a point of contact: Caroline Nohr, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, with a listed phone number (525550802667).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): U.S.-Mexico Youth Exchange Program (S-MX530-10-GR-100)
What is the U.S.-Mexico Youth Exchange Program grant opportunity?
It was a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City to launch a new short-term educational exchange program for Mexican high school students.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose was to bring roughly 50 Mexican high school students to the United States for a five-week exchange that combined academic study with intentional leadership development, with an emphasis on strengthening youth leadership skills and cross-cultural understanding.
Who were the intended student participants?
The program specifically targeted approximately 50 "non-elite" Mexican youth, meaning students who typically do not have strong financial resources or access to elite educational pathways that often make international exchanges more accessible.
How long was the exchange experience supposed to last?
The exchange was designed as a five-week program in the United States.
When was the exchange scheduled to take place?
The exchange was scheduled for July and August 2010 to align with the summer period for high school students.
How much funding was available?
Total funding was approximately $400,000 for the initiative.
Where did the program funding come from?
The funding was described as a joint effort: $150,000 from the U.S. Department of State and an additional $250,000 contributed by the Mexican government and Mexican business communities.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected, meaning a single U.S. organization would be selected to implement the program end-to-end.
What kind of award mechanism was this?
The funding mechanism was a discretionary grant under an education activity category.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed, so applicants were not required to provide additional funds as a condition of eligibility.
Even if matching was not required, could proposals still include leveraged support?
Yes. While not required, proposals in these types of programs often demonstrate leveraged support, in-kind contributions, or partnerships to strengthen implementation capacity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Were colleges and universities eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded from eligibility.
What types of organizations was the competition intended for?
The opportunity was intended for nonprofit exchange organizations, youth-serving nonprofits, and similar NGOs that can demonstrate the infrastructure to manage international student exchanges and youth welfare responsibilities.
What responsibilities would the selected organization have?
The awardee would be responsible for all major elements of planning and execution. This typically includes recruitment support and selection coordination (in partnership with Mexican counterparts), pre-departure preparation, travel and logistics, academic or structured learning components, leadership programming, supervision and student support during the stay, host community coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and required reporting to the funder.
Who was the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency was the U.S. Mission to Mexico (U.S. Embassy in Mexico City) under the U.S. Department of State.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was S-MX530-10-GR-100.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 2, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on May 2, 2010.
Who was the point of contact for questions or help accessing the announcement?
The Embassy listed Caroline Nohr, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, as the point of contact.
What contact phone number was provided?
The listed phone number was 525550802667.
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