The U.S. Embassy in Vienna is offering a grant for the Generation Next Youth Leadership Initiative, inviting proposals to design and implement a leadership program for Austrian university students. The initiative aims to educate participants on civic engagement, diversity, and community involvement through a program in the United States. Participants will then apply their knowledge to projects supporting integration and participation of immigrants and refugees in Austria. Eligible applicants include public and private non-profit organizations. The grant offers a total funding of $300,000, spanning over three years. Deadline for submissions is August 15, 2016. Further details can be found in the full announcement.
Opportunity ID: 286091
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-AU900-16-CA-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Generation Next Youth Leadership Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 14, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 14, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Austria |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Vienna invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to design and implement a two-to-three week Generation Next Youth Leadership Initiative. The Generation Next Youth Leadership Initiative will provide at least 10 Austrian university students the opportunity to examine the dynamic processes of integration while learning the principles of civic education, leadership, respect for diversity, and community engagement through two-to-three week leadership development program in the United States. Upon their return home, the participants will apply what they have learned to implement projects that promote integration and participation of immigrants and refugees in their communities. Public and private non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals. Applicants should propose a training program to foster the leadership and professional skills of young Austrians with a demonstrated interest in promoting the integration and participation of refugees and immigrants in the political, economic and social institutions of Austria while exposing them to American cultures and values that are the basis of our historic success in integrating newcomers into the social, cultural and economic fabric of our country. Total Funding is expected to be $300,000. This figure represents FY 2016 base year funds of $100,000; FY 2017 non-competitive continuation year-one $100,000, pending successful performance and the availability of funds; FY 2018 non-competitive continuation year-two $100,000, pending successful performance and the availability of funds. (Please refer full announcement for more details.) |
| Link to Additional Information: | Notice of Funding Opportunity – US Embassy Vienna |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kellee Farmer
Deputy Public Affairs Officer Phone 42 1 31 3392070 Email:farmerk@state.gov |
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