The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, through its Office of Citizen Exchanges, is offering the FY 2011 Young Turkey / Young America Program grant. This initiative aims to significantly strengthen U.S.-Turkish relations, a commitment first announced by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. The grant provides opportunities for young leaders, aged 24-35, from both nations to engage in critical dialogue, identify shared concerns, and develop grassroots initiatives. Participants address vital economic, environmental, social, and political issues, fostering stronger ties and positive societal impact. Since 2009, over 79 young Turkish and American leaders have participated. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) are invited to submit proposals for this professional fellowship program.
Opportunity ID: 92353
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-EUR-SCA-11-34 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Young Turkey / Young America: A New Relationship for a New Age |
| 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: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs invites proposal submissions for the FY 2011 Young Turkey / Young America Program: A New Relationship for a New Age. 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 this professional fellowship program. The Young Turkey / Young America Program was first announced by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Ankara on March 7, 2009, as part of an ongoing commitment to strengthen U.S. Turkish relations. Turkish Young Turkey / Young America provides opportunities for young leaders, ages 24-35, in Turkey and the United States to advance critical dialogue, identify shared concerns, and develop grassroots initiatives that positively impact people‟s lives resulting in stronger ties between the two nations. Since the start of the initiative in 2009, more than 79 young Turkish and American leaders have engaged in substantive dialogue and collaborative projects addressing economic, environmental, social, and political issues facing both countries. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Young Turkey / Young America: A New Relationship for a New Age |
| 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 92353 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp young turkey young america 04-28-11 final.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-EUR-SCA-11-34 | Young Turkey / Young America: A New Relationship for a New Age | PKG00052450 | May 06, 2011 | Jun 02, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
92353 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
92353 Budget-1.1.pdf
92353 Project-1.1.pdf
92353 SF424A-1.0.pdf
92353 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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