Funding-Limited Submission – U.S. Department of State – FY 2014 Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program (ECA-ECAPEC-14-002); August 12, 2013

 

The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs invites proposals to provide a three-week, U.S.-based youth leadership program in April, 2014 for 60 youth and educators from the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The activities will focus on civic education, leadership, diversity, and community engagement and address ways youth can unite around their common goals. Support for individual or small group follow-on projects in the home communities of the exchange alumni will complete the program. It is the Bureau’s intent to award one cooperative agreement for one base year plus two option years for an estimated total amount of $1,470,000.

 

Cost Sharing:  There is no minimum or maximum percentage of cost sharing required, however the Bureau encourages applicants to provide maximum levels of cost sharing.

 

Limited Submission:  Organizations may submit only one proposal.

 

See the complete solicitation for additional details and requirements:

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=238902

 

Internal Notification:  Due to the organizational limits for this RFP, interested applicants must notify the Proposal Development Office (PDO@uky.edu or 257-2861) of intent to apply by Monday, August 12, 2013.

If cost sharing will be offered, include an estimated budget with match and potential sources of funding for that match. Note:  Because of ongoing commitments, the Office of the Vice President for Research is unable to provide matching funds.

 

Deadline: The Department of State deadline is September 27, 2013.