The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is offering the Thematic International Exchange Seminars (TIES) grant to U.S. alumni of government-sponsored exchange programs. This grant aims to conduct regional seminars focusing on thematic topics supporting U.S. foreign policy priorities. Organizations can apply for funding to host seminars for 40-60 participants across different U.S. cities. With a total budget of $750,000, selected participants may compete for small grants of up to $10,000 post-seminar, encouraging them to apply their international experience in community projects. Closing date for applications is on May 27, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 282508
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAPA-16-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2016 Thematic International Exchange Seminars (TIES) for U.S. Alumni |
| 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: | 19.452 — International Exchange Alumni Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 24, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 27, 2016 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 27, 2016 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 26, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| 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) Private institutions of higher education 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 Office of Alumni Affairs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2016 Thematic International Exchange Seminars (TIES) for U.S. Alumni. 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 four to six regional seminars for American citizens who are alumni of U.S. government-sponsored people-to-people exchange programs. The seminars will focus on thematic topics that support U.S. foreign policy priorities and foster a sense of shared identity, networking, and dialogue among participating alumni. The seminars will be three to four days in duration for 40-60 participants each, and will take place in different cities throughout the United States.
ECA anticipates issuing a Cooperative Agreement of up to $750,000. To support efforts of U.S. alumni to apply their international exchange and seminar experience within their communities or globally, participants will be eligible to compete for a small grants opportunity of up to $10,000 per project following the seminar, out of approximately $200,000 allocated within the total award budget. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2016 Thematic International Exchange Seminars (TIES) for U.S. Alumni |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 282508 Full Announcement-Announcement -> NOFO-TIES-US-ALUMNI.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.452 | ECA-ECAPA-16-001 | FY 2016 Thematic International Exchange Seminars (TIES) for U.S. Alumni | PKG00221916 | Mar 24, 2016 | May 27, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
282508 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
282508 Budget-1.1.pdf
282508 Project-1.1.pdf
282508 SF424A-1.0.pdf
282508 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
282508 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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