The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is offering this grant to secure administrative services for the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. This grant is for the purpose of fostering a prestigious network of young Sub-Saharan leaders, strengthening U.S.-Africa ties, and preparing participants for leadership roles to bolster democratic institutions and economic development in Africa. The awarded recipient will administer a complex program for 500 young African leaders (25-35), managing the application, selection, and placement processes at U.S. host universities for six-week academic institutes. Responsibilities also include coordinating 20 academic institutes, organizing a culminating Summit in Washington D.C., and facilitating follow-on internships for up to 100 participants.
Opportunity ID: 236804
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAAE-14-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders |
| 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: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2013 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,028,900 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,028,900 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking proposal submissions for one assistance award to provide administrative services for a U.S. Government educational initiative: The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The Washington Fellowship aims to build and sustain a prestigious network of young Sub-Saharan leaders across critical sectors, cement stronger ties between Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States, and prepare the participants for follow-on leadership opportunities in Africa, with the goal of strengthening democratic institutions and spurring economic growth and development on the continent. For the Washington Fellowship, the award recipient will be responsible for administering a complex program in the United States for 500 young African leaders aged 25 to 35. The recipient will be responsible for designing the participant application materials, receiving and screening nominati ons, overseeing the participant final selection process, and placing finalists at U.S. host universities or colleges for six-week academic Institutes. The recipient will also be responsible for coordinating with U.S. host campuses to design and administer 20 academic Institutes, each one including up to 25 participants. The recipient will be responsible for the organization of a Summit for all participants to be held in Washington, D.C. at the end of the Institutes. In addition, the recipient will organize and oversee follow-on internships for up to 100 of the African participants. See the accompanying Project Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI) for more information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Redirected link to ECA website. | Jun 27, 2013 | |
| Jun 27, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAAE-14-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders |
| 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: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2013 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,028,900 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,028,900 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking proposal submissions for one assistance award to provide administrative services for a U.S. Government educational initiative: The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The Washington Fellowship aims to build and sustain a prestigious network of young Sub-Saharan leaders across critical sectors, cement stronger ties between Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States, and prepare the participants for follow-on leadership opportunities in Africa, with the goal of strengthening democratic institutions and spurring economic growth and development on the continent. For the Washington Fellowship, the award recipient will be responsible for administering a complex program in the United States for 500 young African leaders aged 25 to 35. The recipient will be responsible for designing the participant application materials, receiving and screening nominati ons, overseeing the participant final selection process, and placing finalists at U.S. host universities or colleges for six-week academic Institutes. The recipient will also be responsible for coordinating with U.S. host campuses to design and administer 20 academic Institutes, each one including up to 25 participants. The recipient will be responsible for the organization of a Summit for all participants to be held in Washington, D.C. at the end of the Institutes. In addition, the recipient will organize and oversee follow-on internships for up to 100 of the African participants. See the accompanying Project Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI) for more information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAAE-14-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders |
| 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: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,028,900 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,028,900 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking proposal submissions for one assistance award to provide administrative services for a U.S. Government educational initiative: The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The Washington Fellowship aims to build and sustain a prestigious network of young Sub-Saharan leaders across critical sectors, cement stronger ties between Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States, and prepare the participants for follow-on leadership opportunities in Africa, with the goal of strengthening democratic institutions and spurring economic growth and development on the continent. For the Washington Fellowship, the award recipient will be responsible for administering a complex program in the United States for 500 young African leaders aged 25 to 35. The recipient will be responsible for designing the participant application materials, receiving and screening nominati ons, overseeing the participant final selection process, and placing finalists at U.S. host universities or colleges for six-week academic Institutes. The recipient will also be responsible for coordinating with U.S. host campuses to design and administer 20 academic Institutes, each one including up to 25 participants. The recipient will be responsible for the organization of a Summit for all participants to be held in Washington, D.C. at the end of the Institutes. In addition, the recipient will organize and oversee follow-on internships for up to 100 of the African participants. See the accompanying Project Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI) for more information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 236804 Full Announcement-1 -> yali.pdf
Folder 236804 Full Announcement-1 -> yali sub-awardee sample budget.pdf
Folder 236804 Full Announcement-1 -> yali pogi.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.009 | ECA-ECAAE-14-001 | Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders | PKG00179951 | Jun 27, 2013 | Aug 23, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
236804 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
236804 Budget-1.1.pdf
236804 Project-1.1.pdf
236804 SF424A-1.0.pdf
236804 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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