This grant from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Youth Programs Division supports public and private non-profit organizations to facilitate virtual exchanges. The purpose is to connect U.S. secondary schools and youth centers with international counterparts. Two distinct projects are offered: Global Connections 2.0, focusing on collaboration between U.S. and Middle East/North Africa students and educators on global themes; and Global Connections Afghanistan, linking U.S. and Afghan youth for dialogue and discovery. Applicants for the latter must have an in-country partner. This initiative aims to foster understanding and collaboration among youth globally through online forums and joint projects.
Opportunity ID: 166554
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-12-56 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Connections and Exchange Programs: Global Connections 2.0 and Global Connections Afghanistan |
| 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education 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) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Youth Programs Division, Office of Citizen Exchanges, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for two discrete projects under the Global Connections and Exchange (GCE) Program. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to implement and facilitate virtual exchanges between U.S. secondary schools and/or youth centers and similar sites overseas. The new Global Connections 2.0 program will engage students and educators in the Middle East and North Africa and their counterparts in the United States. Eligible countries and territories include: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The program will include the selection and training of participants and the provision of a curriculum that facilitates collaboration around global themes. Applicant organizations should be able to implement the program across the region, but do not necessarily need to have capacity or presence in all of the eligible countries. Where they do not, they will provide a mechanism for interested U.S. Embassies (and Consulates) to facilitate the involvement of schools or other educational and informational centers, such as American Corners. The Global Connections Afghanistan program will link students and teachers in the United States and Afghanistan online in order to promote dialogue and discovery among youth in these two societies. Applicant organizations will select, train, and match the secondary school participants and provide a structured online forum for facilitated discussion and joint projects. Applicants must have their own partner organization or branch office in Afghanistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Connections and Exchange Programs: Global Connections 2.0 and Global Connections Afghanistan |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 166554 Full Announcement-1 -> fy12 gce 2.0, afhanistan rfgp final formatted.pdf
Folder 166554 Full Announcement-1 -> fy12 gce pogi final (nea, afghanistan).pdf
Folder 166554 Full Announcement-2 -> amendment-ccr (4).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Program Specialist Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | ECA-PE-C-PY-12-56 | Global Connections and Exchange Programs: Global Connections 2.0 and Global Connections Afghanistan | PKG00118311 | Apr 23, 2012 | Jun 04, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
166554 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
166554 Budget-1.1.pdf
166554 Project-1.1.pdf
166554 SF424A-1.0.pdf
166554 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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