Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C PY 12 38 OY B
Apply for ECA PE C PY 12 38 OY B
- 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 with Southeast Asia and with the Philippines" 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 Mar 9, 2012 and posted on Mar 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 8, 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 $530,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $280,000.00 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) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, announced an open competition for organizations to run two separate Youth Leadership Programs: one focused on Southeast Asia broadly and a second focused specifically on the Philippines. The core purpose of both programs is to bring teenage participants together with adult educators for a structured U.S.-based exchange lasting roughly three to four weeks. The exchange activities are designed to strengthen civic education and youth leadership skills while also emphasizing diversity, community engagement, and practical ways to participate constructively in civic life. A key expectation is that participants do not just learn during the U.S. program, but return home prepared to plan and carry out community-based projects that address real local needs.
The funding mechanism for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, meaning awardees should expect substantial involvement from the U.S. government in shaping, supporting, and overseeing program implementation compared to a standard grant. ECA indicated its intent to make two awards total, reflecting the two distinct program tracks (Southeast Asia and the Philippines). The overall structure is planned as one base year with the possibility of two additional option years, so an organization that performs well could potentially continue operating the program beyond the first year. Across the base year plus the two option years, ECA estimated total funding of about $1,590,000, suggesting multi-year support if options are exercised. For the posted funding period referenced in the announcement, the estimated total available funding is listed as $530,000, and the award ceiling is $280,000, which implies each individual award is capped at that amount for that budget period.
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of IRS 501(c)(3), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute resources beyond federal funds, whether through cash, third-party support, or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with federal assistance rules and the specific guidance in the full announcement. The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges), which signals that it sits within the State Department’s broader exchange and people-to-people diplomacy portfolio.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number ECA-PE-C-PY-12-38-OY-B, an original and current closing date of May 8, 2012, and an archive date of May 9, 2012, indicating the competition is no longer active but the listing remains as a historical record. Organizations that needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the program specialist listed, Hans Posey, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This U.S. Department of State opportunity (through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division) was an open competition for organizations to operate two Youth Leadership Programs. Both programs centered on bringing teenage participants and adult educators to the United States for a structured exchange lasting about three to four weeks, with activities focused on civic education, youth leadership, diversity, community engagement, and constructive participation in civic life.
Who is offering the opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
How many separate programs were included in the competition?
Two separate program tracks were included: one focused broadly on Southeast Asia and another focused specifically on the Philippines.
What is the main purpose of the Youth Leadership Programs?
The core purpose is to strengthen civic education and youth leadership skills for teenage participants, alongside adult educators, through a structured U.S.-based exchange. The program also emphasizes diversity, community engagement, and practical ways to engage constructively in civic life.
How long is the U.S.-based exchange portion expected to last?
The exchange is described as lasting roughly three to four weeks in the United States.
Who participates in the exchange?
The exchange is designed for teenage participants and adult educators who take part together in the structured U.S.-based programming.
Does the program include activities after participants return home?
Yes. A key expectation is that participants return home prepared to plan and carry out community-based projects that address real local needs, applying what they learned during the U.S. exchange.
What type of federal funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means awardees should expect substantial involvement from the U.S. government in shaping, supporting, and overseeing program implementation compared to a typical grant.
How many awards did ECA intend to make?
ECA indicated its intent to make two awards total, reflecting the two distinct program tracks (Southeast Asia and the Philippines).
What was the planned period of performance?
The structure was planned as one base year with the possibility of two additional option years, allowing a successful implementer to potentially continue beyond the first year if options were exercised.
What was the estimated total funding across the base year and option years?
Across the base year plus two option years, ECA estimated total funding of about $1,590,000 (if the option years were exercised).
How much funding was estimated to be available for the posted funding period?
For the posted funding period referenced in the announcement, the estimated total available funding was listed as $530,000.
What was the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling was $280,000 for that budget period, meaning each individual award was capped at that amount for the period covered by the posting.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet IRS 501(c)(3) requirements, as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to contribute resources beyond federal funds (such as cash, third-party support, or allowable in-kind contributions), consistent with federal assistance rules and the guidance in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 19.415, titled Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges.
What does CFDA 19.415 indicate about the program area?
It indicates the opportunity sits within the State Department's exchange programming portfolio, aligned with professional and cultural exchanges under the Citizen Exchanges framework.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA-PE-C-PY-12-38-OY-B.
When was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was May 8, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates an archive date of May 9, 2012, which signals the competition is no longer active and remains available as a historical record.
Who was the point of contact for accessing the full announcement?
Organizations needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the program specialist, Hans Posey, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Where would applicants have found the detailed requirements and instructions?
The detailed requirements (including cost sharing/matching specifics and other implementation expectations) were provided in the full announcement referenced in the listing.
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