This grant opportunity from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs aims to fund organizations providing French and English language exchanges in the U.S. for secondary school students and adult educators from Sub-Saharan Africa. The program focuses on civic rights, leadership development, diversity appreciation, and community engagement. It also includes support for follow-on projects in participants’ home communities. With an estimated total amount of $3,600,000, the program will accommodate 110-130 participants in mixed-country delegations. Proposals should be submitted by May 22, 2013, to be considered for funding. Participating U.S. Embassies will assist in participant selection and alumni support.
Opportunity ID: 229215
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | ECA-PE-C-PY-13-44-OY-B |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| 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:: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Apr 04, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | May 23, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 3,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled 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 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership 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 provide secondary school students and adult educators the opportunity to explore the primary themes of civic rights and responsibilities, leadership development, respect for diversity, and community engagement through three-week French and English language exchanges in the United States. Support for individual or small group follow-on projects in the home communities of the exchange alumni will complete the program. A total of 110-130 participants will travel to the United States in up to six separate, mixed-country delegations from sub-regions of Sub- Saharan Africa in calendar year 2014. ECA funding will support the planning and implementation of U.S.-based programming, including homestays with American families, and participant international travel. Participating U.S. Embassies will recruit, screen, and select the participants and support program alumni, in coordination with the award recipients. Pending the availability of funds, it is the BureauÂ’s intent to award two to three cooperative agreements, each for one base year plus two option years for an estimated total amount of $3,600,000. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 |
| Competition ID: | ECA-PE-C-PY-13-44-OY-B |
| Competition Title: | Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00172391 |
| Opening Date: | Apr 04, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | May 22, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Hans Posey |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | ECA-PE-C-PY-13-44-OY-B | Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program | PKG00172391 | Apr 04, 2013 | May 22, 2013 | View | Hans Posey | Organization Applicants |