This grant is for the purpose of implementing an American Youth Leadership Program with a Disability Component. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, is offering this opportunity. Eligible public and private non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations may submit proposals to create a three-to-four-week exchange program abroad for 15-25 American high school students and 1-3 educators. This program aims to provide participants with firsthand knowledge of foreign cultures, foster collaboration on global issues, and develop skills in dialogue, debate, leadership, and community service. Upon return, participants are expected to apply their learning to benefit their schools and communities. One cooperative agreement of approximately $200,000 is anticipated.
Opportunity ID: 210313
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-13-13 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | American Youth Leadership Program Disability Component |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 11, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 11, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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 Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for an American Youth Leadership Program Disability Component. 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 an exchange program for American high school students and educators that will enable the participants to gain firsthand knowledge of foreign cultures and to collaborate on solving global issues. The award recipients will recruit and select 15- 25 youth and one to three adult participants from the United States and provide them with a three- to four-week exchange program in select countries abroad focused on dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service. Upon returning home, the participants will apply what they have learned to serve their schools and communities. It is the Bureau‟s intent to award one cooperative agreement for approximately $200,000, pending the availability of funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | American Youth Leadership Program Disability Component |
| 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 |
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Related Documents
Folder 210313 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp aylp.pdf
Folder 210313 Full Announcement-1 -> aylp_pogi.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-13-13 | American Youth Leadership Program Disability Component | PKG00155310 | Dec 10, 2012 | Feb 11, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
210313 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
210313 Budget-1.1.pdf
210313 Project-1.1.pdf
210313 SF424A-1.0.pdf
210313 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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