The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs invites proposals for the FY2017 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship. This program aims to cultivate leadership and business development skills among mid-career entrepreneurial professionals in Europe, aged 25-40. YTILI fosters a sustainable network between European and American innovators, investors, and organizations, promoting regional cooperation and enhancing innovation ecosystems. The fellowship includes a two-week program in the U.S. for 50-100 European participants, offering tailored placements in relevant workplaces, mentorship from American peers, skills workshops, and networking opportunities. Applications close on Sep 01, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 286887
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EUR-PPD-YTILIF2016-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2017 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Humanities |
| 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: | Aug 02, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Office of Public Diplomacy (EUR/PD) invites proposal submissions for the FY2017 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship program to enhance leadership and business development skills, and build a lasting and sustainable network of mid-career entrepreneurial professionals, ages 25 – 40, in Europe with American entrepreneurs, investors, and non-governmental organizations. The FY 2016 YTILI builds on the initial success of the YTILI pilot designed to strengthen the transatlantic relationship, develop sustainable partnerships between young U.S. and European innovators, promote regional integration and cooperation in Europe, and encourage European governments, businesses, and civil society to improve their innovation eco-systems. The defining YTILI program activity is a two-week U.S.-based tailored fellowship for approximately 50 – 100 European participants (Fellows), including an individualized placement in a professionally relevant U.S. workplace and mentorship from their American peers in those organizations. The U.S.-based exchange should also provide Fellows opportunities to complement their professional fellowship through skill-building workshops and other trainings and networking activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lillian deValcourt-Ayala
Email:deValcourtLG@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 286887 Full Announcement-FY2017 YTILIF -> Financial Management Survey.pdf
Folder 286887 Full Announcement-FY2017 YTILIF -> Budget Template 2016 with instruction sheet.pdf
Folder 286887 Full Announcement-FY2017 YTILIF -> YTILI_2017_RFP Final-2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lillian deValcourt-Ayala
Email: deValcourtLG@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | EUR-PPD-YTILIF2016-01 | FY2017 Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Fellowship | PKG00226337 | Aug 02, 2016 | Sep 01, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
286887 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
286887 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
286887 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
286887 SF424A-1.0.pdf
286887 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
286887 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
286887 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf