The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) offers cooperative agreements for its Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program. This grant aims to build lasting ties and cultural understanding through high school student exchanges from countries with significant Muslim populations in the United States. Eligible applicants include public and private non-profit organizations (501(c)(3)) and public institutions. Selected grantees will market the program, secure student placements in American schools and host families, provide ongoing support, and coordinate cultural, community service, and leadership development activities. ECA anticipates awarding 12-15 agreements, totaling approximately $27,000,000.
Opportunity ID: 214873
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-13-21-OY-OB |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) Placement Components |
| 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: | 15 |
| 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: | Mar 05, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 06, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $27,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $27,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 (ECA) announces an open competition for cooperative agreements to support exchanges and building of lasting ties between high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations and the people of the United States. 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 a proposal for the YES Placement Components to (1) market the 2014-15 academic year exchange program in their operational areas throughout the United States; (2) identify and secure placements for exchange students in American schools and host families; (3) communicate regularly with the students, families, and school administrators to support and monitor the quality of the exchange; and (4) coordinate enhancement opportunities for the participants to learn about American culture, community service, and leadership. ECA intends to award 12-15 cooperative agreements (one base year plus two option years) for an estimated total amount of $27,000,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) Placement Components |
| 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 214873 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi yes us placement components 12-07-12 edited.pdf
Folder 214873 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp yes placement components 12-07-12 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-13-21-OY-OB | Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) Placement Components | PKG00159510 | Jan 10, 2013 | Mar 05, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
214873 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
214873 Budget-1.1.pdf
214873 Project-1.1.pdf
214873 SF424A-1.0.pdf
214873 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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