The Youth Programs Division, Office of Citizen Exchanges, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is offering this grant to establish the new U.S.-Russia Virtual Science Challenge for Youth. This grant is for eligible public and private non-profit organizations to conduct a program that uses connective technologies to increase scientific collaboration between American and Russian secondary school students. Bi-national teams will work on joint projects to solve global science problems through online tools, videoconferencing, and virtual workshops. The projects may culminate in a virtual science fair. A key purpose of this program is to create a sustainable initiative by engaging private sector partners and planning for post-fair continuity.
Opportunity ID: 103873
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-12-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Connections and Exchange Program: U.S.-Russia Virtual Science Challenge for Youth |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| 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 Youth Programs Division, Office of Citizen Exchanges, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the new U.S.-Russia Virtual Science Challenge for Youth under the Global Connections and Exchange 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 conduct a program that will use connective technologies to increase scientific collaboration between American and Russian secondary school students. Bi-national teams will work together in a joint project to solve a global science problem using online tools, videoconferencing, virtual workshops, and other advanced methods of communication. The projects may culminate in a virtual science fair attended by students around the world. The engagement of private sector partners and specific plans to create a sustainable program after the fair also distinguish this program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Connections and Exchange Program: U.S.-Russia Virtual Science Challenge for Youth |
| 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 103873 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi-virtual-science-challenge-final.pdf
Folder 103873 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp-virtual-science-challenge.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-12-02 | Global Connections and Exchange Program: U.S.-Russia Virtual Science Challenge for Youth | PKG00063150 | Jul 08, 2011 | Aug 31, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
103873 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
103873 Budget-1.1.pdf
103873 Project-1.1.pdf
103873 SF424A-1.0.pdf
103873 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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