The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Youth Programs Division, is offering this grant to manage Youth Programs Academic Year Disability Components. This grant is for non-profit organizations to provide essential support and training for high-school-aged exchange students with disabilities. These students participate in U.S. academic year programs, living with host families and attending high school. Approximately 32 students will receive additional guidance. The purpose is to enhance their experience and ensure comprehensive support, empowering their successful integration into U.S. communities and educational environments during their exchange year.
Opportunity ID: 141939
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-12-11 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Programs Academic Year Disability 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 10, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $125,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| 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 announces an open competition for the management of the Youth Programs Academic Year Disability Components, hereinafter referred to as the Disability Components Program. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to: 1) provide support services to students with disabilities and the organizations that place them in their schools and communities, and/or 2) provide trainings for these students and their placement organizations. The academic year programs bring high-school aged exchange students to the United States for one academic year. The students live with American host families, attend American high schools, and participate in community service and enhancement activities. Approximately 32 of these students will participate in the Disability Components Program, which will enhance their academic year programs by providing them with additional guidance and support throughout the year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Youth Programs Academic Year Disability 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 141939 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp disability components final formatted no option.pdf
Folder 141939 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi_disability_fy12_final.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-12-11 | Youth Programs Academic Year Disability Components | PKG00095671 | Feb 01, 2012 | Mar 09, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
141939 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
141939 Budget-1.1.pdf
141939 Project-1.1.pdf
141939 SF424A-1.0.pdf
141939 SF424B-1.1.pdf