Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 09 39
Apply for ECA PE C PY 09 39
- 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 Programs South Asia and Southeast Asia" 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 20, 2009 and posted on Mar 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 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 $370,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $275,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Youth Leadership Programs South Asia and Southeast Asia grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-PE-C-PY-09-39) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. It is a discretionary grant competition intended to fund two separate youth exchange programs delivered as 25-day, U.S.-based exchanges. The overall purpose is to strengthen young leaders civic knowledge and skills while exposing them to U.S. society and democratic principles in ways that translate into practical community action once participants return home.
The competition anticipates making two awards total. One award supports a South Asia program for a delegation of 21 exchange participants drawn from Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The second award supports a Southeast Asia program for a larger cohort of roughly 50 to 60 participants from ASEAN member countries: Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The core exchange model targets high school students and teachers, reflecting an emphasis on youth development combined with educator involvement so that learning can be reinforced in schools and local communities after the exchange ends.
Program activities are expected to center on civic education and leadership development, with strong thematic attention to diversity and community activism. In practical terms, this means the exchange should provide structured learning and hands-on experiences that help participants understand civic participation, democratic values, and pluralism, while also building leadership competencies such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, and ethical decision-making. A key expected outcome is that participants return home prepared to design and carry out community-based projects that respond to a local need. The exchange is therefore not only an educational visit, but a pipeline for sustained civic engagement and tangible community impact in the participants home countries.
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute additional resources (cash and/or in-kind support) alongside federal funds, consistent with the full program guidance.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding level of $370,000 and an award ceiling of $275,000, signaling that proposed budgets must fit within those limits and that final award amounts may vary by program design and scope. The CFDA program number is 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges), placing the competition within ECA s broader portfolio of exchange initiatives that build mutual understanding and strengthen people-to-people ties.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted March 27, 2009, with an original application deadline of May 7, 2009 that was later extended to May 14, 2009. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist (poseyhe@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Youth Leadership Programs South Asia and Southeast Asia."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA-PE-C-PY-09-39.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
It is described as a discretionary grant competition, meaning awards are made competitively rather than by formula.
What is the overall purpose of the funded programs?
The overall purpose is to strengthen young leaders' civic knowledge and skills while exposing them to U.S. society and democratic principles in ways that translate into practical community action when participants return home.
How many awards does this competition anticipate making?
The competition anticipates making two awards total.
What are the two programs being funded?
Two separate youth exchange programs are planned: one focused on South Asia and one focused on Southeast Asia.
Are the South Asia and Southeast Asia programs combined into one award?
No. The announcement anticipates two awards total, with one award for the South Asia program and a separate award for the Southeast Asia program.
How long is each exchange program?
Each program is expected to be delivered as a 25-day, U.S.-based exchange.
Where are the exchanges expected to take place?
The exchanges are described as U.S.-based exchanges.
Who are the intended participants?
The core exchange model targets high school students and teachers.
Why does the model include both students and teachers?
The opportunity reflects an emphasis on youth development combined with educator involvement so that learning can be reinforced in schools and local communities after the exchange ends.
What is the expected South Asia delegation size?
The South Asia program is expected to support a delegation of 21 exchange participants.
Which countries are included in the South Asia program?
The South Asia delegation is drawn from Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
What is the expected participant cohort size for the Southeast Asia program?
The Southeast Asia program is expected to support a larger cohort of roughly 50 to 60 participants.
Which countries are included in the Southeast Asia program?
The Southeast Asia program covers ASEAN member countries listed in the announcement: Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
What types of activities are expected to be included in the exchange?
Program activities are expected to center on civic education and leadership development, with strong thematic attention to diversity and community activism. The exchange should include structured learning and hands-on experiences related to civic participation, democratic values, and pluralism.
What leadership skills does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes building leadership competencies such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, and ethical decision-making.
What outcomes are expected after participants return home?
A key expected outcome is that participants return home prepared to design and carry out community-based projects that respond to a local need, supporting sustained civic engagement and tangible community impact.
Is the exchange intended to be only an educational visit?
No. The announcement describes the exchange as more than an educational visit; it is intended as a pipeline for sustained civic engagement and tangible community impact in participants' home countries.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Only the eligible applicant categories listed in the announcement are identified (501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain higher education institutions). The opportunity does not list for-profit entities among the eligible applicant types.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute additional resources (cash and/or in-kind support) alongside federal funds, consistent with the full program guidance.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding level of $370,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $275,000.
Does the award ceiling apply to both programs together or to each award?
The announcement provides an award ceiling of $275,000 and anticipates two awards total. The specific allocation by program is not stated in the provided information.
Can final award amounts differ from the estimates listed?
Yes. The listing indicates that proposed budgets must fit within the stated limits and that final award amounts may vary by program design and scope.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 19.415, titled "Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges."
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 27, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 7, 2009, and it was later extended to May 14, 2009.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The point of contact listed for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
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