The
Youth Programs Division, Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational
and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for two or three projects
under the Global Connections and Exchange Program (GCE) in the following
countries worldwide: Bolivia, Botswana, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mongolia,
Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Samoa,
Tajikistan, Thailand, Venezuela, Vietnam, and the United States. Public and
private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal
Revenue Code section 26 USC 501c(3) may submit proposals to facilitate online
and face-to-face exchanges between overseas schools and/or community youth
organizations and counterparts in the United States. The Global Connections and
Exchange Program utilizes technology to create a U.S.
presence in areas where many citizens may have little opportunity to travel or
participate in exchange programs. Through web chats and discussion boards,
foreign teachers, students/youths and youth leaders participate in dialogues
with U.S. peers about their lives, families and communities. In addition,
theme-based curriculum projects will increase understanding of issues relevant
to both U.S. and overseas participants and harness their energies to effect
positive change in their communities.
Further information can be found at: http://exchanges.state.gov/grants/open2.html
Applicants may submit only one proposal
(total). If multiple proposals are received from the same applicant, all
submissions will be declared ineligible and given no further consideration in
the review process.
Because the
Department of State only allows an organization to submit one proposal, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection
process. Individuals interested in submitting to this program are to submit
the following material 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 Thursday, April 7, 2011:
a) Names and departments of UK Project Director and key personnel, countries
selected and names of partners in each country,
b) Project overview – (1-2 pages) identify the proposed
theme(s), objectives, and brief description of activities
A committee will be appointed to review the information
and make a recommendation. The Dept. of State deadline is May 9,
2011. 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).