This grant is for supporting the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program’s overseas components, fostering mutual understanding and building lasting ties. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Office of Citizen Exchanges offers this cooperative agreement. It facilitates high school student exchanges between countries with significant Muslim populations and the U.S., also immersing American youth in selected Muslim-majority cultures abroad. Eligible non-profit and public organizations will manage recruitment, host placement, orientations, travel, and alumni programs. This approximately $17.25 million initiative promotes civil society, leadership, and cross-cultural appreciation.
Opportunity ID: 214833
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-13-20 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program Overseas Components for the 2014-15 Academic Year |
| 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: | 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: | Jan 10, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 06, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 06, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 07, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $17,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 (ECA) announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to support the exchanges and building of lasting ties between high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations and the people of the United States. The agreement will also fund exchanges for American youth that will immerse them in the cultures of several selected countries with significant Muslim populations while living and attending high schools abroad. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) and public institutions may submit proposals for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Overseas Components to: (1) recruit and select international students from designated countries (referred to herein as inbound participants) and American students (referred to herein as outbound or YES Abroad participants); (2) identify host families and schools and provide programs and support to American participants in approximately thirteen countries overseas; (3) provide orientations to all groups; (4) coordinate travel and logistics; (5) liaise with U.S. embassies and natural families; and (6) provide follow-on alumni programs that promote civil society, leadership, and mutual understanding. Pending the availability of funds, ECA intends to award one cooperative agreement for approximately $17,250,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program Overseas Components for the 2014-15 Academic Year |
| 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 214833 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi yes overseas components 12-13-12 edited.pdf
Folder 214833 Full Announcement-1 -> yes rfgp overseas components 12-13-12 edited.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-13-20 | Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program Overseas Components for the 2014-15 Academic Year | PKG00159490 | Jan 10, 2013 | Feb 06, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
214833 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
214833 Budget-1.1.pdf
214833 Project-1.1.pdf
214833 SF424A-1.0.pdf
214833 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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