Young Turkey / Young America: A New Relationship for a New Age

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	Federal Grant Title:	Young Turkey / Young America: A New Relationship for a New Age
	CFDA Number:	19.415
	CFDA Description:	Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges
	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-EUR-SCA-11-34
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	May 06, 2011
	Creation Date:	May 06, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 02, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 02, 2011
	Archive Date:	Jun 03, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	3
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	500,000
	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 of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs invites proposal submissions for the FY 2011 Young Turkey / Young America Program: A New Relationship for a New Age. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to conduct this professional fellowship program. The Young Turkey / Young America Program was first announced by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Ankara on March 7, 2009, as part of an ongoing commitment to strengthen U.S. Turkish relations. Turkish Young Turkey / Young America provides opportunities for young leaders, ages 24-35, in Turkey and the United States to advance critical dialogue, identify shared concerns, and develop grassroots initiatives that positively impact people‟s lives resulting in stronger ties between the two nations. Since the start of the initiative in 2009, more than 79 young Turkish and American leaders have engaged in substantive dialogue and collaborative projects addressing economic, environmental, social, and political issues facing both countries.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://exchanges.state.gov/grants/open2.html
Grant Announcement Contact: Hans Posey Program Specialist
poseyhe@state.gov [poseyhe@state.gov]
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