The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh announces an open competition for the Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP) grant. This funding opportunity invites eligible public and private non-profit organizations to submit proposals. The grant supports a three-week, U.S.-based exchange program for 20-24 English-speaking undergraduate students from Saudi Arabia. The program aims to explore leadership development, civic rights and responsibilities, respect for diversity, and community engagement. Crucially, the initiative includes post-exchange follow-on activities in participants’ home communities, emphasizing continued leadership development through alumni engagement. U.S. Embassy Riyadh will recruit participants and fund planning, U.S.-based programming, homestays, and international travel. Approximately $250,000 is available for one cooperative agreement.
Opportunity ID: 238973
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SA-SYLEP-800-13-GR-51 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.021 — Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 01, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia |
| Description: | Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP) The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh is pleased to announce an open competition for the Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP) through this Request for Proposals (RFP). Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code 26 USC 501 (c) (3) may submit proposals to support English-speaking undergraduate students from Saudi Arabia in a three-week U.S.-based exchange program in June 2014 that explore the themes of leadership development, civic rights and responsibilities, respect for diversity, and community engagement. The program should continue after the U.S.-based exchange with follow-on activities in the participants home communities, including through alumni activities focused on leadership development. A total of 20-24 participants would travel to the United States in up to two delegations from Saudi Arabia in June 2014. U.S. Embassy Riyadh funding will support the planning and implementation of U.S.-based programming, including a period of homestays with American families, and participant international travel. The U.S. Embassy Riyadh and the U.S. Consulates in Jeddah and Dhahran will recruit, screen, and select the participants and support program alumni, in coordination with the award recipient. Pending the availability of funds, it is U.S. Embassy Riyadhs intent to award one cooperative agreement for an estimated total amount of $250,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Description and Instructions to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Greenan, Cultural Affairs Officer
Email:greenanrj@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 238973 Full Announcement-1 -> full program description for sylep.pdf
Folder 238973 Full Announcement-1 -> application information for sylep.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Robert Greenan, Cultural Affairs Officer Email: greenanrj@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.021 | PKG00182270 | Aug 01, 2013 | Aug 30, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
238973 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
238973 Budget-1.1.pdf
238973 Project-1.1.pdf
238973 SF424A-1.0.pdf
238973 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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