The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of Citizen Exchanges is offering an open grant competition to conduct the Professional Fellows Program (PFP). This grant is for U.S. public and non-profit organizations (501(c)(3)) to implement a two-way, global exchange program. The PFP aims to promote mutual understanding, enhance leadership skills, and foster sustainable partnerships between mid-level emerging leaders from foreign countries and the United States. Proposals must address one of three critical themes: Legislative Process and Governance, Economic Empowerment, or Rule of Law. The program targets multiple regions including Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, the Near East, South and Central Asia, and the Western Hemisphere, facilitating vital cross-cultural engagement and leadership development across these diverse areas.
Opportunity ID: 218037
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-13-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Open Competition for Professional Fellows Program |
| 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: | 16 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 09, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| 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 Professional Fellows Division in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural AffairsÂ’ Office of Citizen Exchanges announces an open grant competition to conduct the Professional Fellows Program (PFP) in the regions of Africa (AF), East Asia and Pacific (EAP), Europe and Eurasia (EUR), the Near East (NEA), South and Central Asia (SCA) and the Western Hemisphere (WHA). Proposals must address one of the following three themes: 1) Legislative Process and Governance, 2) Economic Empowerment, and 3) Rule of Law.The Professional Fellows Program is a two-way, global exchange program designed to promote mutual understanding, enhance leadership skills, and build lasting and sustainable partnerships between mid-level emerging leaders from foreign countries and the United States. U.S. public and non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code Section 26 U.S.C. 501(c) (3) may submit proposals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Open Competition for Professional Fellows Program |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The original announcement has been amended to extend the closing date of the RFGP. | Mar 20, 2013 | |
| Mar 20, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-13-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Open Competition for Professional Fellows Program |
| 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: | 16 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 09, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| 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 Professional Fellows Division in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural AffairsÂ’ Office of Citizen Exchanges announces an open grant competition to conduct the Professional Fellows Program (PFP) in the regions of Africa (AF), East Asia and Pacific (EAP), Europe and Eurasia (EUR), the Near East (NEA), South and Central Asia (SCA) and the Western Hemisphere (WHA). Proposals must address one of the following three themes: 1) Legislative Process and Governance, 2) Economic Empowerment, and 3) Rule of Law.The Professional Fellows Program is a two-way, global exchange program designed to promote mutual understanding, enhance leadership skills, and build lasting and sustainable partnerships between mid-level emerging leaders from foreign countries and the United States. U.S. public and non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code Section 26 U.S.C. 501(c) (3) may submit proposals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Open Competition for Professional Fellows Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-13-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Open Competition for Professional Fellows Program |
| 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: | 16 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 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 Professional Fellows Division in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural AffairsÂ’ Office of Citizen Exchanges announces an open grant competition to conduct the Professional Fellows Program (PFP) in the regions of Africa (AF), East Asia and Pacific (EAP), Europe and Eurasia (EUR), the Near East (NEA), South and Central Asia (SCA) and the Western Hemisphere (WHA). Proposals must address one of the following three themes: 1) Legislative Process and Governance, 2) Economic Empowerment, and 3) Rule of Law. The Professional Fellows Program is a two-way, global exchange program designed to promote mutual understanding, enhance leadership skills, and build lasting and sustainable partnerships between mid-level emerging leaders from foreign countries and the United States. U.S. public and non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code Section 26 U.S.C. 501(c) (3) may submit proposals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Open Competition for Professional Fellows Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 218037 Full Announcement-1 -> professional fellows open competition.pdf
Folder 218037 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 1 -> amendment to original rfgp open competition professional fellows program eca-pe-c-13-01.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-13-01 | Open Competition for Professional Fellows Program | PKG00162393 | Jan 29, 2013 | Apr 08, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
218037 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
218037 Budget-1.1.pdf
218037 Project-1.1.pdf
218037 SF424A-1.0.pdf
218037 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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