This grant is for the purpose of empowering Middle East and North African high school girls in technology via a U.S. exchange program. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites U.S. non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations to propose conducting a three- to five-week “TechGirls” program in Summer 2012. This initiative offers high-level academic study in applied technology for girls with demonstrated aptitude, seeking to inspire their pursuit of higher education and careers in the field. The program also supports follow-up activities in their home countries, reinforcing acquired skills and linkages. U.S. Embassies will select participants.
Opportunity ID: 130014
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-12-10 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Leadership Program: TechGirls |
| 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $175,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| 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 (ECA) announces an open competition for the new Youth Leadership Program TechGirls. 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 three- to five-week exchange program in the United States in Summer 2012 focused on promoting high-level study of technology for high school girls from the Middle East and North Africa. U.S. Embassies in the participating countries and territories will recruit, screen, and select the teenage girls. The program will provide an exchange of academic study of applied technology for girls who already have a demonstrated aptitude and strong interest in the subject, will empower girls to pursue higher education and careers in technology, and will support activities in the participants‟ home countries that are designed to reinforce and support the skills and linkages acquired during the U.S. program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Youth Leadership Program: TechGirls |
| 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 130014 Full Announcement-1 -> techgirls pogi final-2nd.pdf
Folder 130014 Full Announcement-1 -> techgirls rfgp final formatted- 2nd.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-12-10 | Youth Leadership Program: TechGirls | PKG00084851 | Nov 07, 2011 | Dec 15, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
130014 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
130014 Budget-1.1.pdf
130014 Project-1.1.pdf
130014 SF424A-1.0.pdf
130014 SF424B-1.1.pdf