The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs seeks proposals from non-profit organizations to administer the Global Connections and Exchange program in Afghanistan and/or the West Bank. Grantees will facilitate partnerships between overseas schools and U.S. schools through Internet access and collaborative online projects. This program aims to promote mutual understanding, learning, research, and free expression. Activities will be coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Kabul and the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem. Applicants must comply with relevant laws and policies concerning assistance to the Palestinian Authority. Closing date for proposals is Feb 08, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40208
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-08-13 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Connections and Exchange Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 08, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 08, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 09, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Youth Programs Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the Global Connections and Exchange program. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to administer the Global Connections and Exchange program in (1) Afghanistan and/or (2) the Palestinian Territories, West Bank only. The Bureau will award one grant for each program. The grantee organizations and/or their partners will select overseas schools and provide them with access to the Internet and related training to develop collaborative partnerships with U.S. schools. Thematic online projects will enhance mutual understanding as they encourage learning, research and free expression among participating schools. All Global Connections and Exchange activities will be undertaken in regular and consistent consultation with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul and the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem respectively. Please note that all Global Connections Exchange activities in the Palestinian Territories must be carried out according to all relevant laws and policies regarding assistance to the Palestinian Authority, and to the West Bank and Gaza; organizations should consult with PAS-Jerusalem before entering into any formal arrangements or agreements with Palestinian organizations or institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Connections and Exchange Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 40208 Full Announcement-1 -> GCE Afghanistan & WBank POGI 10-18-07 EDITED.pdf
Folder 40208 Full Announcement-1 -> GCE Afghanistan & WBank RFGP 10-18-07 EDITED.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Program Specialist Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-PE-C-PY-08-13 | Global Connections and Exchange Program | PKG00005766 | Dec 14, 2007 | Feb 08, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40208 SF424-2.0.pdf
40208 Budget-1.1.pdf
40208 Project-1.1.pdf
40208 SF424A-1.0.pdf
40208 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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