Professional Exchange Programs in Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Near East, North Africa, South Central Asia and the Western Hemisphere and the Nqwang Choephel Fellowship Program for Tibet

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	Federal Grant Title:	Professional Exchange Programs in Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Near East, North Africa, South Central Asia and the Western Hemisphere and the Nqwang Choephel Fellowship Program for Tibet
	CFDA Number:	19.415
	CFDA Description:	Professional Exchanges_Annual Open Grant
	Federal Agency Name:	Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other
	Category Explanation:	Please see full announcement.
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	ECA-PE-C-09-01
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Dec 08, 2008
	Creation Date:	Dec 08, 2008
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 20, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 20, 2009
	Archive Date:	Feb 21, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	15
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$5,600,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$350,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$300,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

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 Description: The Office of Citizen Exchanges, ECA/PE/C, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for grants that support exchanges and build relationships between U.S. non-profit organizations and civil society and cultural groups in Africa, East Asia, Europe, the Near East, North Africa, South Central Asia and the Western Hemisphere. Pending availability of funds, it is anticipated that approximately $5,600,000 or more will be available to support this competition. ECA/PE/C expects to fund approximately 10-15 projects under this competition in FY 2009. U.S. public and non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals that support the goals of The Professional Exchange Program. Projects should promote mutual understanding and partnerships between key professional and cultural groups in the United States and counterpart groups in other countries through multi-phased exchanges taking place over one to two years. Proposals should encourage citizen engagement in current issues and promote the development of democratic societies and institutions, with a view toward creating a more stable world. All programs should be two-way exchanges and involve participants from the U.S. and foreign countries.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://exchanges.state.gov/grants/open2/feb202009.html
Grant Announcement Contact: Hans Posey Program Specialist
poseyhe@state.gov [poseyhe@state.gov]
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