Funding-Limited Submission - U.S. Department of State (DOS) – Jóvenes en Acción Program; April 30, 2012

The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for Jóvenes en Acción (Youth in Action), an exchange program for Mexican high school students.  Eligible applicants may submit proposals to provide participants with a four- to five-week summer exchange program in the United States focused on civic education, community service, and youth leadership development and to support the implementation of service projects in their home communities.  This program will be funded as a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State, the Mexican government, and the private sector.  ECA funding will support U.S.-based activities for two exchanges for approximately 35 participants each year; one will take place during summer 2013 and the second will take place during summer 2014.

One cooperative agreement of up to $350,000 will be awarded for this program.  Applicants are encouraged to provide maximum levels of cost sharing and funding.

Further information can be found at:

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=159974

An organization may submit only one (1) proposal under this competition.

Because the Department of State only allows an organization to submit one application, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process.  Individuals interested in submitting to this program are to submit the following materials electronically to the Office of the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Monday, April 30, 2012:

· Names and departments of UK Project Director and key personnel

· A short description (1-2 pages) of how the program will be administered and the kinds of activities in which the students will participate

· If cost sharing is offered, a 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.

A committee will be appointed to review the information and make a recommendation.  The Dept. of State deadline is May 17, 2012.  Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663).