The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through its Office of Citizen Exchanges, is offering a cooperative agreement for organizations to manage the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) and American Serbia and Montenegro Youth Leadership Exchange (A-SMYLE) Programs’ Organizational Component. This grant aims to foster mutual understanding between the United States and countries in Eurasia, Serbia, and Montenegro. Successful applicants will facilitate cultural exchange by providing scholarships for high school students to reside in the U.S. for an academic year, allowing them to share their home cultures while experiencing American life. Responsibilities include student recruitment, orientation, travel coordination, liaising with stakeholders, providing student support, and developing alumni programs to promote civil society and leadership. Public and private non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to apply for this approximately $12.1 million opportunity.
Opportunity ID: 228513
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-13-14 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) and American Serbia and Montenegro Youth Leadership Exchange (A-SMYLE) Programs Organizational 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: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,100,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private 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 (ECA) announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to manage the FY13 Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) and the American Serbia and the Montenegro Youth Leadership Exchange (A-SMYLE) ProgramsÂ’ Organizational Component. FLEX and A-SMYLE promote mutual understanding between the United States and the countries of Eurasia, Serbia, and Montenegro, by providing scholarships for high school students to live in the United States for an academic year. In turn, these students expose U.S. citizens to the culture, traditions, and lifestyles of people of their home countries. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) are invited to submit proposals to: (1) recruit and select international students from designated countries; (2) provide orientations for all participants; (3) coordinate travel and logistics; (4) liaise with ECA, U.S. embassies and natural families; (5) provide advice and counseling for students and placement organizations (POs); and (6) provide follow-on alumni programs that promote civil society, leadership, and mutual understanding. ECA intends to award one cooperative agreement for approximately $12,100,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) and American Serbia and Montenegro Youth Leadership Exchange (A-SMYLE) Programs Organizational 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
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Related Documents
Folder 228513 Full Announcement-1 -> a-smyle__flex_rfgp.pdf
Folder 228513 Full Announcement-1 -> a-smyle__flex_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-13-14 | Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) and American Serbia and Montenegro Youth Leadership Exchange (A-SMYLE) Programs Organizational Component | PKG00171730 | Mar 29, 2013 | May 10, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
228513 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
228513 Budget-1.1.pdf
228513 Project-1.1.pdf
228513 SF424A-1.0.pdf
228513 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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