Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 11 69
Apply for ECA PE C PY 11 69
- 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" 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 6, 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 $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education 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 is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding opportunity run through the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It seeks one organization to design and carry out multiple international exchange programs that bring together youth and adult participants for intensive programming centered on civic education, community service, and youth leadership development. A key feature of the opportunity is that the grantee is expected to deliver at least three separate exchange programs, each lasting three weeks, and to help participants continue their work after the exchange through structured follow-on projects in their home communities.
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected organization should expect substantial involvement and coordination with ECA throughout planning and implementation rather than operating fully independently. The program is designed to be flexible and responsive: the recipient will work closely with ECA and U.S. Embassies as the participating countries are identified, including adjusting to emerging circumstances where the United States determines additional engagement is needed. While the applicant will run the program and manage the exchange experience, U.S. Embassies in participating countries will handle recruitment, screening, and selection of the participants, so the implementing organization must be prepared to coordinate logistics and program design around embassy-driven participant pipelines.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofits that qualify under 26 USC 501(c)(3), including certain higher-education institutions (public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible categories, along with other eligible nonprofits). The program requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall budget approach. The funding opportunity number is ECA PE C PY 11 69 under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs: Citizen Exchanges).
Financially, ECA anticipated making a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $600,000 and an award ceiling of $600,000. The announcement was posted on May 6, 2011, with a closing date of June 6, 2011, and it was archived on June 7, 2011. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Youth Leadership Program (ECA) Grant Opportunity: FAQs
1) What is the Youth Leadership Program grant opportunity?
The Youth Leadership Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It supports international exchange programming that brings together youth and adult participants for intensive activities focused on civic education, community service, and youth leadership development.
2) Which U.S. government office is offering and managing this opportunity?
The opportunity sits within the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It is run through ECA's Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
3) What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The purpose is for one organization to design and carry out multiple international exchange programs that develop youth leadership and civic engagement through intensive programming and continued engagement after the exchanges.
4) How many exchange programs must the grantee deliver?
The grantee is expected to deliver at least three separate exchange programs.
5) How long is each exchange program expected to last?
Each exchange program is expected to last three weeks.
6) Who participates in the exchanges?
The exchanges bring together youth and adult participants. The opportunity description does not provide specific ages or participant counts.
7) What topics or activities must the exchange programming center on?
The programming is centered on civic education, community service, and youth leadership development.
8) Are follow-on activities required after the exchange ends?
Yes. A key feature is that the grantee is expected to help participants continue their work after the exchange through structured follow-on projects in their home communities.
9) What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the selected organization should expect substantial involvement and coordination with ECA throughout planning and implementation, rather than operating fully independently.
10) How much flexibility is built into the program design?
The program is described as flexible and responsive. The recipient will work closely with ECA and U.S. Embassies as participating countries are identified and may need to adjust plans to emerging circumstances where the United States determines additional engagement is needed.
11) Who identifies the participating countries?
The recipient works closely with ECA and U.S. Embassies as the participating countries are identified. The description indicates participating countries may be determined as implementation proceeds.
12) What role do U.S. Embassies play in recruitment and selection?
U.S. Embassies in participating countries handle recruitment, screening, and selection of participants. The implementing organization must coordinate logistics and program design around embassy-driven participant pipelines.
13) What role does the implementing organization play if embassies select participants?
The implementing organization runs the program and manages the exchange experience, while coordinating closely with ECA and working around embassy-led recruitment and selection timelines and processes.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofits that qualify under 26 USC 501(c)(3). The eligible categories include certain higher-education institutions, and the listing explicitly includes public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education, along with other eligible nonprofits.
15) Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The program requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall budget approach. The description notes this may include cash and/or allowable in-kind support.
16) How many awards does ECA expect to make under this announcement?
ECA anticipated making a single award.
17) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $600,000.
18) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $600,000.
19) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA PE C PY 11 69. The CFDA listing is 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs: Citizen Exchanges).
20) When was the announcement posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on May 6, 2011. The closing date was June 6, 2011.
21) What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on June 7, 2011. The description does not provide additional details beyond the archived date.
22) Who is the program contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed program contact for access issues is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
23) Is the implementing organization expected to work directly with ECA during implementation?
Yes. The cooperative agreement structure and the description of ongoing coordination indicate substantial involvement with ECA throughout planning and implementation.
24) Is the implementing organization expected to coordinate with U.S. Embassies?
Yes. The recipient will work closely with ECA and U.S. Embassies as countries are identified, and must be prepared to coordinate logistics and program design around embassy-managed recruitment, screening, and selection.
25) What kinds of non-federal resources can count toward cost sharing?
The opportunity notes cost sharing or matching can be provided through cash and/or allowable in-kind support. It does not list specific in-kind examples.
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