Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) Placement Components
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Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) Placement Components: 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.
Federal Grant Title: | Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) Placement Components |
Federal Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
Grant Categories: | Other |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-PY-13-21-OY-OB |
Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
CFDA Numbers: | 19.415 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges |
Current Application Deadline: | Mar 05, 2013 |
Original Application Deadline: | Mar 05, 2013 |
Posted Date: | Jan 10, 2013 |
Creation Date: | Jan 10, 2013 |
Archive Date: | Mar 06, 2013 |
Total Program Funding: | $27,000,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $27,000,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | |
Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
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- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- 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.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Hans Posey Program Specialist
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