Funding-Limited
Submission – U.S. Department of State – Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program; May 22, 2013
The
Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, of the Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) calls for proposals to provide secondary
school students and adult educators the opportunity to explore the primary
themes of civic rights and responsibilities, leadership development, respect
for diversity, and community engagement through three-week French and English
language exchanges in the United States. Support for individual or small group
follow-on projects in the home communities of the exchange alumni will complete
the program. A total of 110-130 participants will travel to the United States
in up to six separate, mixed-country delegations from sub-regions of Sub-
Saharan Africa in calendar year 2014. ECA funding will support the planning and
implementation of U.S.-based programming, including homestays with American
families, and participant international travel. Participating U.S. Embassies
will recruit, screen, and select the participants and support program alumni,
in coordination with the award recipients. Pending the availability of funds,
it is the Bureau’s intent to award two to three cooperative agreements, each
for one base year plus two option years for an estimated total amount of
$3,600,000.
Cost
Sharing: There
is no minimum or maximum percentage required for this competition.
However, the Bureau encourages applicants to provide maximum levels of cost
sharing and funding in support of its programs.
Limited
Submission:
An organization may submit only one (1) proposal.
See
the complete solicitation for additional details and requirements: http://eca.state.gov/files/bureau/fy13_pan_africa_rfgp_final.pdf
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, April 15, 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 May 22, 2013.