Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C EUR SCA 09 45
Apply for ECA PE C EUR SCA 09 45
- 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): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 8, 2009 and posted on Apr 8, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
Young Turkey/Young America: A New Relationship for a New Age was a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) discretionary grant competition launched in 2009 to create a new exchange framework between Turkish and American young leaders. Announced by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Ankara on March 7, 2009, the program was designed to bring together a cohort of roughly 20 to 30 emerging leaders between the ages of 20 and 35 from Turkey and the United States. The core idea was to move beyond one-time visits and instead help participants build practical, grassroots initiatives that would make a visible difference in communities while also deepening long-term ties between the two countries.
ECA sought proposals for two separate but related projects, with the expectation of making two awards total. The estimated total funding available across both awards was $500,000, with an award ceiling of up to $250,000 per grant, meaning one grant would support each project topic. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to plan for contributing resources alongside federal funding (the specific terms were referenced as being in the full announcement). The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was listed as "Other," with additional clarification also deferred to the full announcement.
The first project track, titled Political Challenges for Future Leaders, focused on foreign policy dialogue and leadership development in an explicitly binational format. Under this track, the selected grantee would run a structured dialogue program for approximately 10 to 15 young professionals from Turkey and the United States. The program emphasis was on substantive discussion of foreign policy issues relevant to both nations, using a mix of in-person engagement and ongoing interaction through the full range of communication media. In practice, that framing suggests a design that combines convenings, facilitated discussions, and sustained collaboration through online platforms or other communications tools so participants can continue working together beyond a single event.
The second project track, titled Social and Economic Challenges for Future Leaders, shifted attention from policy dialogue to community-level capacity building and social impact. The intent was to expand the capacity of grassroots organizations and equip young leaders to tackle practical challenges in their communities. Priority themes named in the announcement included empowering women, strengthening job skills for young people in economically disadvantaged communities, and increasing environmental awareness and activism. This track therefore leaned toward applied projects, partnerships with civil society organizations, and skill-building activities that could translate into measurable community benefits.
Eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education, with the announcement indicating that further eligibility details were provided in the full solicitation. The opportunity was posted on April 8, 2009, with an application deadline of June 4, 2009, and an archive date of June 5, 2009. The funding opportunity number was ECA-PE-C/EUR/SCA-09-45. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Young Turkey/Young America: A New Relationship for a New Age" grant opportunity?
It was a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) discretionary grant competition launched in 2009 to create a new exchange framework connecting Turkish and American young leaders. The program aimed to build long-term relationships and support practical, grassroots initiatives rather than relying on one-time visits.
Who announced this program and when was it announced?
The initiative was announced by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Ankara on March 7, 2009.
What is the main goal of the program?
The core idea was to bring together emerging leaders from Turkey and the United States and help them develop practical, community-visible initiatives while deepening long-term ties between the two countries.
What kind of participant group was the program designed to bring together?
The program was designed around a cohort of roughly 20 to 30 emerging leaders from Turkey and the United States.
What age range was targeted for participants?
The targeted participant age range was 20 to 35.
How many separate projects were requested under this competition?
ECA sought proposals for two separate but related projects.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement indicated an expectation of making two awards total, with one grant supporting each project topic.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available across both awards was $500,000.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling was up to $250,000 per grant.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to plan to contribute resources alongside federal funding. The specific terms were referenced as being in the full announcement.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
How was the activity category described?
The activity category was listed as "Other," with additional clarification deferred to the full announcement.
What were the two project tracks offered?
The two tracks were (1) Political Challenges for Future Leaders and (2) Social and Economic Challenges for Future Leaders.
What was the focus of the "Political Challenges for Future Leaders" track?
This track focused on foreign policy dialogue and leadership development in an explicitly binational format, emphasizing substantive discussion of foreign policy issues relevant to both nations.
How many participants were expected in the Political Challenges dialogue program?
The selected grantee was expected to run a structured dialogue program for approximately 10 to 15 young professionals from Turkey and the United States.
What formats or methods were emphasized for the Political Challenges track?
The track emphasized a mix of in-person engagement and ongoing interaction through the full range of communication media, supporting sustained collaboration beyond a single event.
What was the focus of the "Social and Economic Challenges for Future Leaders" track?
This track focused on community-level capacity building and social impact, aiming to expand the capacity of grassroots organizations and equip young leaders to address practical challenges in their communities.
What priority themes were identified for the Social and Economic track?
Priority themes included empowering women, strengthening job skills for young people in economically disadvantaged communities, and increasing environmental awareness and activism.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. The announcement noted that additional eligibility details were provided in the full solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 8, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 4, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 5, 2009.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was ECA-PE-C/EUR/SCA-09-45.
Who was the program contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist.
How can applicants contact the program specialist listed in the announcement?
Hans Posey could be reached by email at poseyhe@state.gov.
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