The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is offering an assistance award to administer The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. This grant is aimed at creating a network of young Sub-Saharan leaders, fostering stronger ties between Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States, and preparing participants for leadership roles in Africa. The recipient will be responsible for handling a program in the U.S. for 500 young African leaders, including application design, candidate selection, academic placement, and organization of a concluding Summit in Washington, D.C. Additionally, they will oversee internships for up to 100 participants. Closing date for submissions is Aug 23, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 236804
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | ECA-ECAAE-14-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders |
| 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:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 22, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 6,028,900 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $6,028,900 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description:: | The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking proposal submissions for one assistance award to provide administrative services for a U.S. Government educational initiative: The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The Washington Fellowship aims to build and sustain a prestigious network of young Sub-Saharan leaders across critical sectors, cement stronger ties between Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States, and prepare the participants for follow-on leadership opportunities in Africa, with the goal of strengthening democratic institutions and spurring economic growth and development on the continent. For the Washington Fellowship, the award recipient will be responsible for administering a complex program in the United States for 500 young African leaders aged 25 to 35. The recipient will be responsible for designing the participant application materials, receiving and screening nominati ons, overseeing the participant final selection process, and placing finalists at U.S. host universities or colleges for six-week academic Institutes. The recipient will also be responsible for coordinating with U.S. host campuses to design and administer 20 academic Institutes, each one including up to 25 participants. The recipient will be responsible for the organization of a Summit for all participants to be held in Washington, D.C. at the end of the Institutes. In addition, the recipient will organize and oversee follow-on internships for up to 100 of the African participants. See the accompanying Project Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI) for more information. |
| 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 2 | Redirected link to ECA website. | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.009 |
| Competition ID: | ECA-ECAAE-14-001 |
| Competition Title: | Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00179951 |
| Opening Date: | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 23, 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: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.009 | ECA-ECAAE-14-001 | Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders | PKG00179951 | Jun 27, 2013 | Aug 23, 2013 | View | Hans Posey | Organization Applicants |