Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C EUR SCA 11 34
Apply for ECA PE C EUR SCA 11 34
- 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 "Young Turkey / Young America A New Relationship for a New Age" 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 May 6, 2011 and posted on May 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2011. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private 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 Young Turkey / Young America: A New Relationship for a New Age grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-PE-C/EUR/SCA-11-34) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State program run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically its Office of Citizen Exchanges. The purpose is to fund a professional fellowship-style exchange that strengthens U.S.-Turkey relations by bringing together emerging leaders from both countries for sustained dialogue and practical collaboration. The initiative was originally announced by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Ankara on March 7, 2009, and it builds on the idea that long-term bilateral ties are reinforced when younger generations develop shared networks, candid channels for discussion, and real joint projects that reach communities at the grassroots level.
At its core, the program targets young leaders between the ages of 24 and 35 in Turkey and the United States. The fellowship is meant to help participants engage in substantive, critical dialogue, identify shared concerns, and turn those conversations into initiatives that have visible public benefit. The topics are intentionally broad and reflect common challenges and opportunities in both societies, including economic, environmental, social, and political issues. The program description emphasizes that the exchange is not only about meetings or discussion sessions; it is about fostering collaboration that leads to tangible projects and stronger professional and civic connections across borders. The opportunity notes that, since the initiative began in 2009, more than 79 young Turkish and American leaders have already participated in meaningful dialogue and collaborative efforts, suggesting that this grant cycle is intended to expand or continue that established track record.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement). The award mechanism is a grant, and the program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute some portion of the total project cost through cash or allowable in-kind support as defined by the grant rules. The total estimated funding available is $1,000,000, with an expectation of making approximately three awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from a floor of $300,000 to a ceiling of $500,000, indicating that proposed projects should be substantial in scope and capable of supporting a multi-component exchange program rather than a small, single event.
Key administrative details include a posting and creation date of May 6, 2011, with an application deadline (closing date) of June 2, 2011, and an archive date of June 3, 2011. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.415, which covers Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs under Citizen Exchanges. Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov. Overall, this grant opportunity is designed for organizations capable of recruiting and convening high-potential young professionals, facilitating high-quality bilateral engagement, and guiding participants toward collaborative projects that produce lasting networks and practical outcomes that benefit U.S.-Turkey relations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Young Turkey / Young America: A New Relationship for a New Age" grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant program (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-PE-C/EUR/SCA-11-34) administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges. It funds a professional fellowship-style exchange designed to strengthen U.S.-Turkey relations by convening emerging leaders from both countries for sustained dialogue and practical collaboration.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is intended to reinforce long-term U.S.-Turkey ties by helping younger generations build shared networks, maintain candid channels for discussion, and develop real joint projects with visible public benefit, including at the grassroots/community level.
Who announced the initiative originally, and when?
The initiative was originally announced by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Ankara on March 7, 2009.
What kind of exchange does the grant support?
The opportunity supports a professional fellowship-style exchange that brings together young leaders from Turkey and the United States for sustained engagement, not just one-time meetings. The intent is to combine substantive dialogue with collaboration that results in tangible projects and lasting professional and civic connections.
Who is the target participant group?
The program targets young leaders in Turkey and the United States who are between 24 and 35 years old.
What are participants expected to do during the fellowship-style exchange?
Participants are expected to engage in substantive and critical dialogue, identify shared concerns, and convert those discussions into collaborative initiatives that provide visible public benefit and strengthen U.S.-Turkey networks.
What topics or issue areas can the exchange address?
The topics are intentionally broad and reflect shared challenges and opportunities in both societies. Examples named in the opportunity include economic, environmental, social, and political issues.
Is the program primarily discussion-based, or does it require practical outcomes?
The description emphasizes that it is not only about meetings or discussion sessions. It is also about fostering collaboration that leads to tangible projects and stronger cross-border professional and civic connections.
How established is the initiative?
The opportunity notes that since the initiative began in 2009, more than 79 young Turkish and American leaders have participated in meaningful dialogue and collaborative efforts. This grant cycle appears intended to expand or continue that established track record.
What agency runs this grant program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The opportunity references additional eligibility details in the full announcement.
Does the program require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute a portion of the total project cost through cash or allowable in-kind support, as defined by the grant rules.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding available is $1,000,000.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of making approximately three awards.
What is the anticipated range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $300,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling).
What does the award range suggest about the size or scope of proposed projects?
Based on the stated award range, proposed projects are expected to be substantial in scope and capable of supporting a multi-component exchange program rather than a small, single event.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.415, which covers Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs under Citizen Exchanges.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date is May 6, 2011.
What was the application deadline (closing date)?
The application deadline (closing date) is June 2, 2011.
When was the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date is June 3, 2011.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
What is the overall program goal for U.S.-Turkey relations?
The overall goal is to strengthen U.S.-Turkey relations by building durable networks among emerging leaders, enabling candid and sustained dialogue, and supporting collaborative projects that create practical outcomes and community-level benefit.
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