The U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Visitors is offering an open competition for assistance awards to administer the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). This grant is for organizations to manage the Department’s premier professional exchange program, which seeks to build mutual understanding between the U.S. and other nations. The IVLP facilitates short-term visits to the U.S. for current and emerging foreign leaders, with itineraries reflecting their professional interests and supporting U.S. foreign policy goals. Approximately $4,700,000 is available for up to four cooperative agreements, aimed at supporting programming for about 2,000 International Visitors. Eligible applicants are public and private non-profit organizations.
Opportunity ID: 92313
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-V-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | International Visitor Leadership Program Assistance Award |
| 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: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.402 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – International Visitor Leadership Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 18, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $630,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please read full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of International Visitors, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/PE/V), United States Department of State (DoS), announces an open competition for up to four assistance awards to administer the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The IVLP is the U.S. Department of State‟s premier professional exchange program. Launched in 1940, the IVLP is a professional exchange program that seeks to build mutual understanding between the U.S. and other nations through carefully designed short-term visits to the U.S. for current and emerging foreign leaders. These visits reflect the International Visitors‟ professional interests and support the foreign policy goals of the United States. The amount of funding available is approximately $4,700,000, pending the availability of FY 2012 funds. ECA anticipates awarding up to four cooperative agreements for the total funding available. The assistance awards, all together, will support programming for approximately 2,000 International Visitors (IVs). Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals. Applicants may submit only one proposal under this competition. If multiple proposals are received from the same applicant, all submissions will be declared ineligible and receive no further consideration in the review process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | International Visitor Leadership Program Assistance Award |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 92313 Full Announcement-1 -> npa rfgp_2012._ final .pdf
Folder 92313 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi fy2012_final.pdf
Folder 92313 Full Announcement-2 -> attachment iv program types.pdf
Folder 92313 Full Announcement-2 -> attachment v checklist for assigned group projects.pdf
Folder 92313 Full Announcement-2 -> attachment ii responsiblities.pdf
Folder 92313 Full Announcement-2 -> attachment iii required information to be supplies to program office.pdf
Folder 92313 Full Announcement-2 -> attachment i glossary of ivlp terminology.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.402 | ECA-PE-V-12-01 | International Visitor Leadership Program Assistance Award | PKG00052410 | May 06, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
92313 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
92313 Budget-1.1.pdf
92313 Project-1.1.pdf
92313 SF424A-1.0.pdf
92313 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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