Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 12 59
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- 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 Apr 13, 2012 and posted on Apr 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $325,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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 Youth Leadership Program grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State initiative run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient would not simply receive funds and operate independently, but would be expected to coordinate closely with ECA and U.S. Embassies during program planning and implementation. The core purpose of the program is to bring groups of international teenagers and adult participants to the United States for intensive exchange experiences that build practical civic skills, strengthen youth leadership, and promote community service, with the expectation that participants will return home ready to carry out meaningful follow-on projects in their own communities.
Under this competition, eligible organizations are expected to propose and implement at least two separate group exchange programs in the United States. Each exchange is designed to last roughly three to four weeks. Programming is expected to center on civic education topics (such as democratic principles, citizen participation, and community problem-solving), hands-on community service activities, and leadership development tailored to youth and those who work with or mentor youth. A key feature is that the exchange is not intended to be a one-time experience; it is structured to prepare participants to continue the work after they return home, typically through community-based projects that apply what they learned in the U.S.
Participant recruitment and selection is handled overseas, not by the grantee. U.S. Embassies in the participating countries will recruit, screen, and select the participants. The implementing organization will then focus on designing and delivering the U.S.-based exchange experience and supporting the participants in planning realistic, impactful follow-on activities once they return. Another important expectation is flexibility: ECA and the Embassies will identify participating countries based on evolving U.S. engagement needs and emerging circumstances, and the successful applicant must be prepared to adjust programming accordingly. In practice, this implies the grantee should have adaptable curricula, scalable logistics, and the capacity to work with different country cohorts with potentially different cultural and programmatic needs.
Funding for the opportunity totals an estimated 650,000 dollars, with an award ceiling of 325,000 dollars per award. ECA anticipates making up to two awards. There is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants must be prepared to contribute non-federal resources or documented in-kind support as required by the full announcement. The program is listed under CFDA number 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges), which aligns it with broader U.S. public diplomacy and exchange objectives.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with other categories as specified in the full announcement. The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2012, with a closing date of May 31, 2012, and it was archived on June 1, 2012. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Grant Opportunity: FAQs
What is the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) grant opportunity?
The Youth Leadership Program (YLP) is a U.S. Department of State exchange initiative run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It supports U.S.-based exchange programming for international teenagers and adult participants focused on civic education, youth leadership development, and community service, with an emphasis on follow-on action after participants return home.
Which U.S. government office runs this program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to bring groups of international teenagers and adult participants to the United States for intensive exchange experiences that build practical civic skills, strengthen youth leadership, and promote community service. The model is designed so participants return home prepared to carry out meaningful follow-on projects in their communities.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the recipient is expected to coordinate closely with ECA and U.S. Embassies during program planning and implementation rather than operating independently after receiving funds.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement indicates substantial involvement by ECA and coordination with U.S. Embassies. The implementing organization should expect ongoing collaboration during planning and delivery of the exchange programs.
How many exchange programs must an applicant propose?
Eligible organizations are expected to propose and implement at least two separate group exchange programs in the United States under this competition.
How long is each exchange program expected to last?
Each group exchange is designed to last roughly three to four weeks.
Who are the intended participants?
The program brings international teenagers and adult participants to the United States. The adult participants are described as those who work with or mentor youth.
What kinds of topics and activities should the exchange include?
Programming is expected to center on civic education topics (including democratic principles, citizen participation, and community problem-solving), hands-on community service activities, and leadership development tailored to youth and adults who support youth.
Is the exchange intended to be a one-time experience?
No. A key feature is that the exchange is structured to prepare participants to continue the work after returning home, typically through community-based follow-on projects that apply what they learned in the United States.
What are "follow-on" activities in this context?
Follow-on activities refer to community-based projects participants plan and carry out after they return home, using the civic skills, leadership training, and service experience gained during the U.S. exchange.
Who recruits and selects participants for the program?
Participant recruitment and selection is handled overseas by U.S. Embassies in the participating countries. Embassies recruit, screen, and select the participants; the grantee does not recruit participants.
What is the implementing organization responsible for if it does not select participants?
The implementing organization focuses on designing and delivering the U.S.-based exchange experience and supporting participants in planning realistic, impactful follow-on activities once they return home.
How are participating countries determined?
ECA and U.S. Embassies identify participating countries based on evolving U.S. engagement needs and emerging circumstances. The successful applicant must be prepared to adjust programming accordingly.
What kind of flexibility is expected from the grantee?
The grantee is expected to be able to adapt programming to different country cohorts and changing circumstances. The description indicates this may require adaptable curricula, scalable logistics, and the capacity to work with varying cultural and programmatic needs.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
Total estimated funding is 650,000 dollars.
What is the maximum award amount per recipient?
The award ceiling is 325,000 dollars per award.
How many awards does ECA expect to make?
ECA anticipates making up to two awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources and/or documented in-kind support as required by the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 19.415, which is titled Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs, Citizen Exchanges.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with other categories as specified in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2012, with a closing date of May 31, 2012.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 1, 2012.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
What role do U.S. Embassies play once the award is made?
Based on the description provided, U.S. Embassies coordinate on participant recruitment, screening, and selection overseas, and the recipient is expected to coordinate closely with ECA and the Embassies during program planning and implementation.
Does the program focus only on youth, or also adults?
It includes both. The exchanges are for international teenagers and adult participants, with leadership development tailored to youth and those who work with or mentor youth.
Where do the exchange activities take place?
The exchange programs take place in the United States and are designed as U.S.-based intensive exchange experiences.
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