The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is offering the FY 2014 Community Solutions Program to young civic and community leaders, ages 25-38, in various regions around the world. This grant aims to support initiatives that address economic, environmental, political, and social challenges at the local level. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting specific criteria are eligible to submit proposals for this professional fellowship program, providing recipients with four- to six-month fellowships and a leadership component to enhance their ability to tackle community issues. The closing date for proposal submissions is March 31, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 250997
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAPEC-14-038 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2014 Community Solutions Program |
| 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: | none |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 06, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2014 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2014 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled 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 Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | none |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs invites proposal submissions for the Community Solutions Program in Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Western Hemisphere. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501c3 may submit proposals to conduct this professional fellowship program. Created in 2010 the Community Solutions Program supports and encourages initiatives organized by young civic and community leaders, ages 25-38, working to address the economic, environmental, political, and social challenges confronting their respective local communities. Through four- to six-month professional fellowships with a specific leadership component, Community Solutions will provide opportunities for eligible individuals to more effectively address issues of concern in their own towns, cities and regions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2014 Community Solutions Program |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 250997 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp community solutions.pdf
Folder 250997 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi community solutions.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | ECA-ECAPEC-14-038 | FY 2014 Community Solutions Program | PKG00192595 | Feb 06, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
250997 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
250997 Budget-1.1.pdf
250997 Project-1.1.pdf
250997 SF424A-1.0.pdf
250997 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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