This grant is for organizations to design, implement, and oversee the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. This flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) aims to build and sustain a committed network of approximately 4,400 young African leaders across critical sectors. The fellowship strengthens ties between Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States, preparing participants for crucial leadership roles across the continent. Initiated in 2014, the program has successfully contributed to YALI’s overarching goals, which include strengthening democratic institutions, promoting good governance, spurring economic growth and prosperity, and enhancing peace and security throughout Africa and the United States. This cooperative agreement seeks to continue and expand these vital objectives.
Opportunity ID: 331653
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007630 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders |
| 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: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | May 23, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $16,950,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: |
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking proposal submissions for one cooperative agreement to design, implement, and oversee the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Begun in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship has enjoyed great success in its first seven years, building and sustaining a committed network of approximately 4,400 young African leaders across critical sectors to cement stronger ties between Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States and to prepare the African participants (Fellows) for leadership roles across the continent. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which aims to strengthen democratic institutions and good governance, spur economic growth and prosperity, and enhance peace and security across Africa and the United States. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Finalizing Grants.gov posting. | Feb 22, 2021 | |
| Feb 22, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007630 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders |
| 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: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | May 23, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $16,950,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: |
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking proposal submissions for one cooperative agreement to design, implement, and oversee the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Begun in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship has enjoyed great success in its first seven years, building and sustaining a committed network of approximately 4,400 young African leaders across critical sectors to cement stronger ties between Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States and to prepare the African participants (Fellows) for leadership roles across the continent. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which aims to strengthen democratic institutions and good governance, spur economic growth and prosperity, and enhance peace and security across Africa and the United States. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0007630 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders |
| 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: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $16,950,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking proposal submissions for one cooperative agreement to design, implement, and oversee the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Begun in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship has enjoyed great success in its first seven years, building and sustaining a committed network of approximately 4,400 young African leaders across critical sectors to cement stronger ties between Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States and to prepare the African participants (Fellows) for leadership roles across the continent. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which aims to strengthen democratic institutions and good governance, spur economic growth and prosperity, and enhance peace and security across Africa and the United States. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 331653 Full Announcement-FY21 MWF NOFO -> FY21 MWF_POGI.pdf
Folder 331653 Full Announcement-FY21 MWF NOFO -> FY21 MWF_Sub-Award Sample Budget.pdf
Folder 331653 Full Announcement-FY21 MWF NOFO -> FY21 MWF_NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.009 | SFOP0007630 | FY 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders | PKG00265596 | Feb 22, 2021 | Apr 23, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331653 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
331653 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331653 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331653 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331653 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
331653 SF424B-1.1.pdf
331653 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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