The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is offering grants to U.S. nonprofits to foster partnerships and exchanges with cultural and civil society groups in Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Near East, North Africa, South Central Asia, and the Western Hemisphere. With approximately $5.6 million available, the grants aim to support projects that promote mutual understanding, citizen engagement, and democratic development over one to two years. Proposals should focus on creating stable global societies and institutions through two-way exchanges involving U.S. and foreign participants. Closing date for submissions is February 20, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 44201
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-09-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Professional Exchange Programs in Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Near East, North Africa, South Central Asia and the Western Hemisphere and the Nqwang Choephel Fellowship Program for Tibet |
| 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: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional Exchanges_Annual Open Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 08, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 21, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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 Office of Citizen Exchanges, ECA/PE/C, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for grants that support exchanges and build relationships between U.S. non-profit organizations and civil society and cultural groups in Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Near East, North Africa, South Central Asia and the Western Hemisphere. Pending availability of funds, it is anticipated that approximately $5,600,000 or more will be available to support this competition. ECA/PE/C expects to fund approximately 10-15 projects under this competition in FY 2009. U.S. public and non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals that support the goals of The Professional Exchange Program. Projects should promote mutual understanding and partnerships between key professional and cultural groups in the United States and counterpart groups in other countries through multi-phased exchanges taking place over one to two years. Proposals should encourage citizen engagement in current issues and promote the development of democratic societies and institutions, with a view toward creating a more stable world. All programs should be two-way exchanges and involve participants from the U.S. and foreign countries. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Professional Exchange Programs in Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Near East, North Africa, South Central Asia and the Western Hemisphere and the Nqwang Choephel Fellowship Program for Tibet |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 44201 Full Announcement-1 -> RFGP 2009 sc’s edits 11-14-08.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-09-01 | Professional Exchange Programs in Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Near East, North Africa, South Cent | PKG00009557 | Dec 08, 2008 | Feb 20, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
44201 SF424-2.0.pdf
44201 Budget-1.1.pdf
44201 Project-1.1.pdf
44201 SF424A-1.0.pdf
44201 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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