This department is offering the Youth Leadership Program ‘TechGirls’ for nonprofit organizations to conduct a three- to five-week exchange program in the U.S. in Summer 2012. The program aims to promote the study of technology for high school girls from the Middle East and North Africa, empowering them to pursue education and careers in technology. U.S. Embassies will recruit and select participants, providing academic study and support for girls with an interest in technology. Proposals must be submitted by Dec 15, 2011.
Opportunity ID: 130014
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | ECA-PE-C-PY-12-10 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Youth Leadership Program: TechGirls |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| 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:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Nov 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date:: | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 175,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description:: | The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for the new Youth Leadership Program TechGirls. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to conduct a three- to five-week exchange program in the United States in Summer 2012 focused on promoting high-level study of technology for high school girls from the Middle East and North Africa. U.S. Embassies in the participating countries and territories will recruit, screen, and select the teenage girls. The program will provide an exchange of academic study of applied technology for girls who already have a demonstrated aptitude and strong interest in the subject, will empower girls to pursue higher education and careers in technology, and will support activities in the participants‟ home countries that are designed to reinforce and support the skills and linkages acquired during the U.S. program. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | |
| Competition ID: | ECA-PE-C-PY-12-10 |
| Competition Title: | Youth Leadership Program: TechGirls |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00084851 |
| Opening Date: | Nov 07, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Hans Posey |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-PE-C-PY-12-10 | Youth Leadership Program: TechGirls | PKG00084851 | Nov 07, 2011 | Dec 15, 2011 | View | Hans Posey | Organization Applicants |