The U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with various partners, is offering the USA for You grant to administer a program for German secondary school students from specific districts. The grant aims to enhance understanding of the U.S., promote civic engagement, and deepen participants’ knowledge of American civic and social life. Targeting non-Gymnasium students aged 15-17, the program includes community service opportunities, English language courses, and cultural activities. Recipients must fulfill various responsibilities, including participant selection, program organization, and evaluation. The grant also involves collaboration with American organizations for hosting students and ensuring a successful exchange experience.
Opportunity ID: 312555
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BER-NOFO-FY19-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 19 USA For You |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 01, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 01, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 04, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 04, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 03, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $60,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by German public and private non-profit organizations with a five-year experience in conducting short-term exchange programs in the United States.
Applicants are not required to include funding from their organization. However, applications that include additional in-kind and/or cash contributions will be given extra consideration, as cost-sharing demonstrates a strong commitment to the planned program and greater cost effectiveness. In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System/DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet), as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for information on how to obtain these registrations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Germany |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Berlin, Bureau of Public Affairs (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to administer the USA for You program for three groups of 15 participants – two groups from Eastern districts in Berlin and one group from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The German organization will have to partner with an American organization to run the program in the United States.
Summary
The U.S. Mission in Germany together with Robert Bosch Foundation, the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, and the City of Munich support a community service initiative for secondary school non-Gymnasium students (Haupt- and Realschulen) from Germany. The program has been carried out over a three-year period (2017-2019) and will be extended for two more years (2020-2021); 120 students have participated so far. In 2019, it is intended to provide programming for 75 students.
In addition to the 75 students, the U.S. Embassy is seeking applications for a grant to add three more groups over the remaining program duration (2019-2021) with 15 students each (total of 45 participants) from Haupt- and Realschulen in the Berlin districts of Lichtenberg, Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Treptow-Köpenick, and Pankow as well as Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to the USA for You program.
Program Objectives
The goals of the USA for You program are to:
Program must target secondary non-gymnasium school students (Haupt- and Realschulen), age 15-17, in the Berlin districts of Lichtenberg, Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Treptow-Köpenick, and Pankow or in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Recipient Responsibilities
Application procedure and selection of participants:
Preparation of program in the Germany:
Program in the United States – Responsibilities of the American organization:
Evaluation and Follow-on
General
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| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stefan Koehler
Grantor Phone 00493083052112 Email:koehlers@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 312555 Full Announcement-Announcement -> NOFO USA FOR YOU.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stefan Koehler Grantor Phone 00493083052112 Email: koehlers@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | PKG00248008 | Feb 01, 2019 | Mar 04, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
312555 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
312555 SF424A-1.0.pdf
312555 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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