The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is offering a grant for the administration of the FY 2015 International Exchange Alumni Enrichment Seminars. These seminars aim to bring together U.S. government-sponsored exchange program alumni to discuss thematic topics supporting U.S. foreign policy priorities. With a budget of up to $1,500,000, organizations can conduct regional seminars lasting three to four days for 20-100 participants in various world regions. Additionally, participants can compete for small grants of up to $10,000 per project to implement initiatives in their communities post-seminar. Application deadline is June 2, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 275701
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAPA-15-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2015 International Exchange Alumni Enrichment Seminars |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.451 — Special International Exchange Grant Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 06, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Alumni Affairs Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2015 International Exchange Alumni Enrichment Seminars. U.S. 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 eight to twelve regional or sub-regional enrichment seminars for U.S. government-sponsored people-to-people exchange program alumni, focused on thematic topics that support U.S. foreign policy priorities and that foster a sense of shared identity, networking, and dialogue among participating alumni. The enrichment seminars will be three to four days in duration for 20-100 participants each, and can take place in six of the world regions and the United States. ECA anticipates issuing a Cooperative Agreement of up to $1,500,000. To support efforts of alumni to apply their international exchange and seminar experience within their communities, participants will be eligible to compete for a small grants opportunity of up to $10,000 per project following the enrichment seminar, out of an overall $500,000 grants fund. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Ramaley
Grants Coordinator Email:ramaleyjd@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 275701 Full Announcement-1 -> fy15 international exchange alumni enrichment seminars nofo.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jonathan Ramaley Grants Coordinator Email: ramaleyjd@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.451 | ECA-ECAPA-15-001 | FY 2015 International Exchange Alumni Enrichment Seminars | PKG00216019 | Apr 06, 2015 | Jun 02, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
275701 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
275701 Budget-1.1.pdf
275701 Project-1.1.pdf
275701 SF424A-1.0.pdf
275701 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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