The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through its Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, is offering the Jóvenes en Acción (Youth in Action) grant. This initiative aims to provide a transformative four- to five-week summer exchange program in the United States for Mexican high school students. The grant is specifically designed for eligible public and private non-profit organizations to foster civic education, community service, and youth leadership development among participants. Organizations will also support students in implementing service projects upon their return to Mexico. This program, a joint effort with the Mexican government and private sector, seeks to fund two annual exchanges for approximately 35 students each, with potential expansion to 80 participants yearly.
Opportunity ID: 159974
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-12-64 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Jóvenes en Acción Program |
| 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: | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 18, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| 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 Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for Jóvenes en Acción (Youth in Action), an exchange program for Mexican high school students. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to provide participants with a four- to five-week summer exchange program in the United States focused on civic education, community service, and youth leadership development and to support the implementation of service projects in their home communities. This program will be funded as a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State, the Mexican government, and the private sector. U.S. Embassy Mexico City (and/or an organization of its choosing) will recruit, screen, and select the participants. ECA funding will support U.S.-based activities for two exchanges for approximately 35 participants each year; one will take place during summer 2013 and the second will take place during summer 2014. U.S. Embassy Mexico City anticipates additional funding to increase the total number of participants to 80 students each year; proposals should indicate the applicants ability in hosting up to 80 students each year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Jóvenes en Acción 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
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Related Documents
Folder 159974 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi final jovenes 2012.pdf
Folder 159974 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp final jovenes 2012 formatted.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-12-64 | Youth in Action Program (Jovenes en Accion) | PKG00112350 | Mar 29, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
159974 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
159974 Budget-1.1.pdf
159974 Project-1.1.pdf
159974 SF424A-1.0.pdf
159974 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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