The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of Citizen Exchanges presents the International Sports Programming Initiative grant. This grant is aimed at enhancing youth sports programs in specific countries in Africa, East Asia, the Near East and North Africa, South Asia, and the Western Hemisphere. Organizations must focus on youth aged 8-18 and are required to improve sports infrastructure. Elite athlete training programs will not be considered. Eligible countries vary by region. Proposals from non-profit organizations under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) are welcomed. The deadline for submission is January 25, 2008, 12:00:00 AM EST.
Opportunity ID: 40010
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-WHA-EAP-08-16 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | International Sports Programming Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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: | 18 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 02, 2007 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 26, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $60,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private 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 announces an open competition for the International Sports Programming Initiative. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals for projects designed to enhance and improve the infrastructure of youth sports programs in select countries in Africa, East Asia, the Near East and North Africa, South Asia and the Western Hemisphere. The focus of all programs must be on reaching out to youth ages 8-18. Programs designed to train elite athletes will not be considered. Eligible countries are: Africa (Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal or the trans-Sahara for a Francophone regional project (eligible countries included in this regional project must include one country from Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia as well as one country from Chad, Senegal, Niger, Mauritania and Chad); for East Asia: China, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam; for the Near East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank and Yemen; for South Asia: Bangladesh, India; for the Western Hemisphere: Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Venezuela. |
| Link to Additional Information: | International Sports Programming Initiative |
| 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 40010 Full Announcement-1 -> RFGP Sports 09-28-07 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-PE-C-WHA-EAP-08-16 | International Sports Programming Initiative | PKG00005561 | Nov 02, 2007 | Jan 25, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40010 SF424-2.0.pdf
40010 Budget-1.1.pdf
40010 Project-1.1.pdf
40010 SF424A-1.0.pdf
40010 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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