The US Department of State is offering the Community Solutions Program grant for civic and community leaders globally. This grant is for enhancing the skills of approximately 100 individuals to effectively address economic, environmental, political, and social challenges in their communities. Through a four-to-six-month fellowship in the U.S., participants will experience U.S. best practices, learn effective public and community engagement models, and develop concrete strategies. The program provides leadership coaching and resources to foster greater leadership roles, cultivate professional ties with U.S. institutions, and strengthen international relationships. Ultimately, this initiative aims to create a diverse global network of professionals committed to collaborative problem-solving and community engagement.
Opportunity ID: 292465
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAPEC-17-028 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 Community Solutions 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Community Solutions Program seeks to enhance the skills of approximately 100 civic and community leaders to more effectively address current economic, environmental, political, and social challenges in their communities. Through a four- to six-month fellowship, complemented by leadership coaching and development, Community Solutions will provide opportunities for eligible individuals to experience U.S. best practices and learn effective models of public and community engagement, while developing concrete strategies to better address complex issues in their home communities.As a global tool to address community-based challenges, the Community Solutions Program seeks to:- facilitate and strengthen participants’ ability to address complex economic, environmental, political, and social challenges through a U.S.-based fellowship;- provide new skills and resources to enable participants to assume greater leadership roles in their institutions and communities;- provide concrete tools to facilitate leadership development, community engagement, public discourse, collaboration, effective communication, and project implementation and management;- cultivate professional ties with U.S. citizens and American economic, environmental, political, and social institutions through collaborative efforts and follow-on projects;- expand and strengthen the relationship between the people of the United States and other countries to work in partnership to identify solutions to common issues facing both local and global communities; and- create a global network of diverse, multi-disciplinary professionals and civic leaders committed to problem solving and community engagement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2017 Community Solutions Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated Link | Mar 15, 2017 | |
| Mar 15, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAPEC-17-028 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 Community Solutions 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Community Solutions Program seeks to enhance the skills of approximately 100 civic and community leaders to more effectively address current economic, environmental, political, and social challenges in their communities. Through a four- to six-month fellowship, complemented by leadership coaching and development, Community Solutions will provide opportunities for eligible individuals to experience U.S. best practices and learn effective models of public and community engagement, while developing concrete strategies to better address complex issues in their home communities.As a global tool to address community-based challenges, the Community Solutions Program seeks to:- facilitate and strengthen participants’ ability to address complex economic, environmental, political, and social challenges through a U.S.-based fellowship;- provide new skills and resources to enable participants to assume greater leadership roles in their institutions and communities;- provide concrete tools to facilitate leadership development, community engagement, public discourse, collaboration, effective communication, and project implementation and management;- cultivate professional ties with U.S. citizens and American economic, environmental, political, and social institutions through collaborative efforts and follow-on projects;- expand and strengthen the relationship between the people of the United States and other countries to work in partnership to identify solutions to common issues facing both local and global communities; and- create a global network of diverse, multi-disciplinary professionals and civic leaders committed to problem solving and community engagement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2017 Community Solutions Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAPEC-17-028 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 Community Solutions 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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 Community Solutions Program seeks to enhance the skills of approximately 100 civic and community leaders to more effectively address current economic, environmental, political, and social challenges in their communities. Through a four- to six-month fellowship, complemented by leadership coaching and development, Community Solutions will provide opportunities for eligible individuals to experience U.S. best practices and learn effective models of public and community engagement, while developing concrete strategies to better address complex issues in their home communities.
As a global tool to address community-based challenges, the Community Solutions Program seeks to: |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2017 Community Solutions Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 292465 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY 2017 Community Solutions Program POGI.pdf
Folder 292465 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY 2017 Community Solutions Program NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | ECA-ECAPEC-17-028 | FY 2017 Community Solutions Program | PKG00231432 | Mar 15, 2017 | May 15, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292465 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292465 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292465 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292465 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292465 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
292465 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
292465 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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