The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Youth Programs Division is offering this open competition for the Global Connections and Exchange (GCE) program. This grant is for public and private non-profit organizations to administer GCE programs in Kyrgyzstan and/or countries across the Middle East/North Africa, South and Central Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Countries of particular interest include Kazakhstan, Maldives, South Africa, Tanzania, Algeria, and Yemen, while Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Turkmenistan, and the West Bank are disqualified. Grantees will select overseas schools, develop collaborative partnerships with U.S. schools, and implement thematic online projects to enhance learning and cross-border communication. Limited participant travel may occur to strengthen relationships. All activities require consultation with the Youth Programs Division and U.S. Embassies to foster mutual understanding.
Opportunity ID: 46677
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-09-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Connections and Exchange 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 08, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 02, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $550,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300 |
| 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 Global Connections and Exchange (GCE) 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 administer the following GCE programs: Program One: GCE Kyrgyzstan; and/or Program Two: GCE in countries in the Middle East/North Africa (see http://www.state.gov/p/nea/), South and Central Asia (see http://www.state.gov/p/sca/), and Sub-Saharan Africa (see http://www.state.gov/p/af). Countries of interest include: Kazakhstan, Maldives, South Africa, Tanzania, Algeria and Yemen. GCE programs are currently being funded in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Turkmenistan, and the West Bank; therefore, they are disqualified from this competition. While all other countries in the regions mentioned above qualify, proposals focusing on countries of interest will be deemed more competitive under the Quality of Program Idea review element (see V.1. REVIEW PROCESS). The Bureau will award one grant for the Kyrgyzstan program and one grant for the multi-country program. The grantee organizations and/or their partners will select overseas schools and develop collaborative school partnerships with U.S. schools. Thematic online projects will enhance learning, research and cross-border communication among participating schools. If feasible, a small number of U.S. and/or foreign participants may travel to partner schools for a minimum of three weeks in order to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen online relationships. All Global Connections and Exchange activities will be undertaken in regular and consistent consultation with the Youth Programs Division and the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in each participating country. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Connections Exchange 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 46677 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp-gce kyrgyzstan multi-country 03-13-09 edited.pdf
Folder 46677 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi gce-multiple countries 03-13-09 edited.pdf
Folder 46677 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi gce-kyrgyzstan 02-27-09 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-PY-09-03 | Global Connections and Exchange Program | PKG00011532 | Apr 08, 2009 | Jun 01, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46677 SF424-2.0.pdf
46677 Budget-1.1.pdf
46677 Project-1.1.pdf
46677 SF424A-1.0.pdf
46677 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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