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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
ECA-PE-C-PY-13-21-OY-OB
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Jan 10, 2013
Creation Date:
Jan 10, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Mar 05, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Mar 05, 2013
Archive Date:
Mar 06, 2013
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:
15
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$27,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$27,000,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):
19.415
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Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Yes
Eligible Applicants
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Please see full announcement.
Agency Name
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Description
The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for cooperative agreements to support exchanges and building of lasting ties between high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations and the people of the United States. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) and public institutions may submit a proposal for the YES Placement Components to (1) market the 2014-15 academic year exchange program in their operational areas throughout the United States; (2) identify and secure placements for exchange students in American schools and host families; (3) communicate regularly with the students, families,
and school administrators to support and monitor the quality of the exchange; and (4) coordinate enhancement opportunities for the participants to learn about American culture, community service, and leadership.
ECA intends to award 12-15 cooperative agreements (one base year plus two option years) for an estimated total amount of $27,000,000.
