The Education Department is offering the Student Leadership Program to empower youth from marginalized communities. Participants will enhance their leadership skills, gain insights into civil society and governance, and create Community Engagement Plans to address local issues. Deadline for applications is September 1, 2022.
Opportunity ID: 342782
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SFOP0009115 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Student Leadership Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 01, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 01, 2022 |
| Archive Date:: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,850,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $9,250,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1,850,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | U.S. or foreign non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations; and public international organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Description:: | The SLP will provide youth from marginalized and minority communities with opportunities to (1) Develop leadership and project management skills through expert-designed academic coursework; (2) Expand their understanding of civil society and participatory governance processes in the United States and the MENA region; and (3) Apply the above skills and understandings to develop Community Engagement Plans (CEP) by which each student identifies and works to address an issue/opportunity to improve their local community or country. |
| 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 6 | 2024-03-21 11:24:42 – Sylvester Tatman (Modification Comments) Updated contact information |
Mar 21, 2024 |
| Synopsis 5 | 2024-03-21 11:24:38 – LAURA MALONE (Modification Comments) n/a |
Mar 21, 2024 |
| Synopsis 4 | 2024-03-21 11:24:34 – Sylvester Tatman (Modification Comments) Updated contact information |
Mar 21, 2024 |
| Synopsis 3 | Updated contact information | Aug 03, 2022 |
| Synopsis 2 | Updated contact information | Aug 03, 2022 |
| Synopsis 1 | Jul 27, 2022 |
Package Status
Package No: 1