Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 11 31
Apply for ECA PE C PY 11 31
- 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 Leadership Program with Sub Saharan Africa" 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 Feb 28, 2011 and posted on Feb 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 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 $550,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $550,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled 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 Leadership Program with Sub Saharan Africa is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It is set up as an open, competitive funding announcement for organizations that can design and administer short-term international exchange programming for young leaders and accompanying adults from Sub-Saharan African countries. The overall purpose is to strengthen youth leadership and civic engagement by bringing participants to the United States for structured programming that blends civic education, community service, and leadership development, then helping them carry that learning back home through follow-on projects in their own communities.
The program model centers on three-week exchanges in the United States. Proposed programming is expected to expose participants to U.S. approaches to civic participation and community problem-solving, provide practical service experiences, and build leadership skills that young people can apply in real settings. A key feature is the emphasis on continuity beyond the travel period: applicants are expected not only to run the three-week exchange, but also to support alumni as they plan and implement follow-on activities after returning home, so the exchange produces visible community-level outcomes rather than ending when participants depart the U.S.
Participant recruitment and selection is not handled by the grantee. Instead, U.S. Embassies in the participating Sub-Saharan African countries will recruit, screen, and select youth and adult participants. This structure means the implementing organization should be prepared to coordinate closely with ECA and the embassies on timelines, participant preparation, logistics, and program delivery, while recognizing that final participant selection rests with the embassy process.
ECA anticipates making one or two awards under a cooperative agreement mechanism. A cooperative agreement typically signals substantial involvement by the federal agency during implementation, so recipients should expect ongoing collaboration with ECA on program elements, compliance, and deliverables. The planned scale is about 100 total participants representing 10 countries, meaning proposals should demonstrate the organizational capacity to manage multi-country cohorts, coordinate travel and programming at that volume, and deliver consistent educational and leadership content across groups.
Language is built into the program design. Exchanges for participants from Anglophone countries are to be conducted in English, while exchanges for participants from Francophone countries are to be conducted in French. This implies that applicants need the staffing and partner capacity to deliver high-quality programming in the relevant language(s), including facilitation, materials, interpretation support if applicable, and culturally responsive program design for participants coming from different national contexts.
Funding for the opportunity is estimated at $550,000 total, with an anticipated award range from $200,000 (floor) up to $550,000 (ceiling). ECA expected up to two awards. The announcement also indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) consistent with the full announcement guidelines. Awards are contingent on the availability of FY 2011 funds, meaning funding decisions depend on final budget allocations.
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. In practice, the strongest applicants for an exchange-driven program of this size are typically organizations with demonstrated experience in international exchanges, youth leadership programming, participant welfare and logistics, monitoring and evaluation, and partnership management across multiple sites and stakeholders.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and uses the cooperative agreement instrument type under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges). Key dates in the announcement include a posted/creation date of February 28, 2011, and an application deadline of April 14, 2011, with archiving on April 15, 2011. The funding opportunity number is ECA-PE-C-PY-11-31. For help accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Youth Leadership Program with Sub-Saharan Africa (ECA-PE-C-PY-11-31)
What is the Youth Leadership Program with Sub-Saharan Africa?
It is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. The program funds organizations to design and administer short-term international exchange programming in the United States for youth leaders and accompanying adults from Sub-Saharan African countries, with additional alumni follow-on support after participants return home.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to strengthen youth leadership and civic engagement by bringing participants to the United States for structured programming that blends civic education, community service, and leadership development, and then supporting participants as they implement follow-on projects in their home communities.
What type of activities should the U.S.-based exchange include?
Proposed programming is expected to expose participants to U.S. approaches to civic participation and community problem-solving, provide practical community service experiences, and build leadership skills that participants can apply in real-world settings.
How long is the exchange portion in the United States?
The program model centers on three-week exchanges in the United States.
Is the exchange the only component, or is there a post-exchange requirement?
The exchange is not intended to be the endpoint. Applicants are expected to support alumni as they plan and implement follow-on activities after returning home so the program produces visible community-level outcomes beyond the travel period.
Who recruits and selects the youth and adult participants?
Participant recruitment and selection are not handled by the grantee. U.S. Embassies in the participating Sub-Saharan African countries recruit, screen, and select youth and adult participants. The implementing organization should be prepared to coordinate with ECA and the embassies, while recognizing that final selection is conducted through the embassy process.
What should the implementing organization be prepared to coordinate with ECA and U.S. embassies on?
The implementing organization should be prepared to coordinate on timelines, participant preparation, logistics, and program delivery, given that recruitment and selection are handled by U.S. Embassies and ECA has an active role under the cooperative agreement.
How many awards does ECA expect to make?
ECA anticipates making one or two awards under this opportunity.
What funding instrument will be used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism. This typically means substantial involvement by the federal agency during implementation, so recipients should expect ongoing collaboration with ECA on program elements, compliance, and deliverables.
What is the expected program scale (participants and countries)?
The planned scale is about 100 total participants representing 10 countries. Proposals should demonstrate the capacity to manage multi-country cohorts and deliver consistent programming across groups at this volume.
What are the language requirements for the exchanges?
Exchanges for participants from Anglophone countries are to be conducted in English, and exchanges for participants from Francophone countries are to be conducted in French. Applicants should be able to deliver high-quality programming in the relevant language(s), including facilitation and materials, and provide interpretation support if applicable.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
Total funding is estimated at $550,000, with an anticipated award range from $200,000 (floor) up to $550,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) consistent with the full announcement guidelines.
Are awards guaranteed?
No. Awards are contingent on the availability of FY 2011 funds, meaning funding decisions depend on final budget allocations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education.
What experience or capacity is important for applicants to demonstrate?
While specific selection criteria are not listed here, the opportunity description emphasizes organizational capacity to run exchange-driven programming at scale. Strong applicants are typically organizations with demonstrated experience in international exchanges, youth leadership programming, participant welfare and logistics, monitoring and evaluation, and partnership management across multiple sites and stakeholders.
What is the CFDA number for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges).
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. It is listed as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement instrument type.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA-PE-C-PY-11-31.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted/creation date is February 28, 2011. The application deadline is April 14, 2011. The opportunity was archived on April 15, 2011.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist. Email: poseyhe@state.gov.
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