This grant, offered by the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is specifically designed to support the Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program. Its core purpose is to fund initiatives focused on preserving the rich cultural traditions of Tibetan communities in China. Beyond cultural heritage, the program also aims to foster sustainable development, expand economic opportunities, and promote environmental conservation efforts within these communities. Eligibility for submitting proposals extends to public and private non-profit organizations that meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). This initiative seeks to empower and uplift Tibetan communities through diverse, impactful projects.
Opportunity ID: 210273
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PF-13-22 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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: | 19.012 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Special Professional and Cultural Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 12, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $558,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $279,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
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 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 Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs invites proposal submissions for the Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program. The Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program promotes activities that preserve cultural traditions, enhance sustainable development, expand economic opportunities, and support environmental conservation within Tibetan communities in China. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals for the Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 210273 Full Announcement-1 -> fy13 rfgp ngwang choephel fellows program 11-19-12 edited and final.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.012 | ECA-PE-C-PF-13-22 | Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program | PKG00155270 | Dec 10, 2012 | Jan 11, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
210273 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
210273 Budget-1.1.pdf
210273 Project-1.1.pdf
210273 SF424A-1.0.pdf
210273 SF424B-1.1.pdf