FY 2025 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Enhancement Program
ID: 356634Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS-ECA)

Award Range

$150K - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356634

Additional Information

https://eca.state.gov/organizational-funding/open-grant-solicitations
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State is inviting applications for the FY 2025 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Enhancement Program, aimed at fostering German-American friendships through educational exchanges. This program will support up to 300 American and 300 German youths, providing them with opportunities to engage in civic education and cultural understanding through school and home-stay experiences. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with at least four years of experience in international exchanges, and they may request funding ranging from $150,000 to $750,000, depending on the participant group. Applications are due by December 4, 2024, with awards expected to be announced by January 15, 2025. For further details, interested parties can contact Hans Posey at poseyhe@state.gov or visit the ECA funding opportunities page.

    Point(s) of Contact
    poseyhe@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY25.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2025 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Enhancement Program. This program aims to foster German-American friendship through academic exchange, allowing 300 American and 300 German youths to gain cultural understanding via school and home-stay experiences. The program provides enhancement activities for participants, focusing on civic education and engagement with Congress. Proposed activities may seek funding of $150,000 for young professionals or $600,000 for high school participants, with a total funding potential of $750,000. Eligibility is limited to U.S. organizations classified as 501(c)(3) non-profits, with a requirement of at least four years of international exchange experience for larger funding requests. Applications must be submitted electronically by December 4, 2024. This initiative supports the U.S. strategy of strengthening ties with Germany through education and cultural exchange, while also encouraging diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in program participation. The expected award date is January 15, 2025, with a project completion date set for August 31, 2028.
    Performance.bin
    Performance.pdf
    The document outlines the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) for applicants involved in the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant programs. The PMP aims to collect consistent and measurable data on the impact of ECA programs using the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, which includes standard indicators and survey questions to assess program outcomes. Applicants are instructed to fill in specific fields, select relevant indicators from the provided list, and develop custom indicators if necessary, adhering to the PMP's designated format. The document emphasizes the importance of collecting demographic data and outcomes to evaluate participants' cultural competence and the effectiveness of exchanges. It includes detailed definitions of each performance indicator, such as demographics, participant opinions, and community engagement. The data collection is essential for long-term assessments of program impacts on participants' understanding of cultures, civic engagement, and personal development. The PMP serves as a guideline for ensuring accountability and measuring the effectiveness of ECA-funded initiatives and multicultural exchanges, contributing to the organization's strategic goals. Effective implementation will enhance the ECA's capacity to evaluate and refine its programs, thus fostering global understanding and collaboration.
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