Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 08 27
Apply for ECA PE C PY 08 27
- 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 "Youth Exchange and Study (YES) 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 Apr 17, 2008 and posted on Apr 17, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $9,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-PE-C-PY-08-27) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically through its Office of Citizen Exchanges. The program is designed to build lasting relationships and mutual understanding between the people of the United States and high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations. At its core, the opportunity funds organizations to recruit, select, and support these students for either an academic year or a semester of study in the United States, using the exchange experience as a platform to promote civil society values, leadership development, and cross-cultural learning.
The grant supports projects that bring students to the United States for structured educational and cultural exchange programming. While the full announcement would lay out the detailed program model and compliance expectations, the posted description makes it clear that funded organizations are expected to handle the end-to-end exchange process, which typically includes outreach and recruitment in partner countries, competitive selection of participants, arranging placements and school enrollment in the U.S., and implementing programming that reinforces themes like civic engagement, leadership, and mutual understanding. The emphasis on "relationship building" signals that the program is not only about individual academic study, but also about creating meaningful people-to-people connections with host families, schools, and local communities.
Eligibility is limited to certain types of U.S. organizations. Applicants may include public institutions and nonprofit organizations, including nonprofits recognized under Internal Revenue Code 26 USC 501(c)(3). Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible, along with other qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits. In other words, the program is aimed at established, mission-driven organizations with the infrastructure to manage international student exchanges and the administrative capacity to meet federal grant requirements.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated making about seven awards in total, with an estimated total program funding level of $18,700,000. Individual awards were expected to range widely, with a floor of $150,000 and a ceiling of $9,000,000, reflecting the fact that organizations might propose different scales of programming and participant numbers. The posting also specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning award recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources to support the project, either through cash contributions, third-party support, in-kind services, or other allowable matching mechanisms as defined in the full announcement and standard federal grant rules.
The timeline provided shows the opportunity was posted on April 17, 2008, with an application deadline of May 29, 2008, and an archive date of May 30, 2008. The assistance listing shows CFDA numbers as "00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified," which suggests that, in this listing context, the funding was categorized in a general way rather than tied to a specific CFDA entry.
For applicants or interested parties needing the complete official announcement, an additional information link is referenced in the posting. The contact person listed for access issues is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program (ECA-PE-C-PY-08-27)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition for the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, identified by Funding Opportunity Number ECA-PE-C-PY-08-27. It is run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through the Office of Citizen Exchanges.
What is the purpose of the YES Program grant?
The purpose is to build lasting relationships and mutual understanding between the people of the United States and high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations. The exchange experience is positioned as a platform to promote civil society values, leadership development, and cross-cultural learning.
What kinds of activities does the grant support?
The grant supports projects that bring high school students to the United States for structured educational and cultural exchange programming. The posted description indicates that funded organizations are expected to manage the exchange process end-to-end, including recruitment, selection, placements, school enrollment, and programmatic activities tied to civic engagement, leadership, and mutual understanding.
Who is the target participant group for the program?
The program focuses on high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations who would participate in a U.S.-based exchange experience lasting either an academic year or a semester.
How long are students expected to study in the United States under this program?
The description states that students would come to the United States for either an academic year or a semester of study.
What is meant by "structured educational and cultural exchange programming"?
Based on the posting, the structure includes educational study in the United States combined with cultural exchange and intentional programming designed to reinforce themes such as civic engagement, leadership development, and mutual understanding.
What is the role of the funded organization?
Funded organizations are expected to handle the full exchange lifecycle, which typically includes outreach and recruitment in partner countries, competitive selection of participants, arranging placements and school enrollment in the United States, and implementing programming that supports the grant's goals (civil society values, leadership, and cross-cultural learning).
Is the program only about academics?
No. The posting emphasizes "relationship building" and people-to-people connections, indicating the program is not only about academic study but also about meaningful engagement with host families, schools, and local communities.
Which U.S. government office administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically through the Office of Citizen Exchanges.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to certain U.S. organizations, including public institutions and nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants include nonprofits recognized under Internal Revenue Code 26 USC 501(c)(3), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
The posted eligibility description lists public institutions and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) entities) and institutions of higher education. It does not indicate for-profit eligibility in the information provided.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making about seven awards in total.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total program funding level listed is $18,700,000.
What is the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from $150,000 to $9,000,000, suggesting applicants could propose different program scales and participant numbers.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The posting specifies that cost sharing or matching is required. Award recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources, which could include cash contributions, third-party support, in-kind services, or other allowable matching mechanisms as defined in the full announcement and standard federal grant rules.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 17, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is May 29, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is May 30, 2008.
What CFDA number is associated with this listing?
The assistance listing shows CFDA numbers as "00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified," indicating the funding was categorized in a general way in this listing context rather than tied to a specific CFDA entry.
Where can applicants find the complete official announcement?
The posting references an additional information link for the full official announcement.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the announcement?
The contact person listed for access issues is Hans Posey, Program Specialist. The email provided is poseyhe@state.gov.
What core themes are emphasized in the program design?
The description highlights civil society values, leadership development, cross-cultural learning, mutual understanding, and relationship building between students and U.S. communities.
Does the posting specify exact compliance requirements or a detailed program model?
The description notes that the full announcement would provide detailed program model and compliance expectations, while the posted summary outlines the general end-to-end responsibilities and thematic priorities.
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