FY 2026 Tech Youth Program

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) document outlines a framework for collecting and measuring data from participants in Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) programs. It details standard indicators and survey questions from the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, along with instructions for applicants to customize their PMPs based on solicitation requirements and program specifics. The document defines key terms like "Participant," "Host community," and "Virtual exchange," and provides a comprehensive table of performance indicators across various objectives, including advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing community impact, strengthening engagement, and enhancing participant abilities. Each indicator specifies its definition, disaggregation categories, target (to be completed by the applicant), data source, required survey questions, and collection timing. The PMP emphasizes consistent measurement, data-driven evaluation, and adherence to established guidelines to ensure the quality and effectiveness of ECA programs.

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) outlines a framework for collecting and analyzing data from participants in programs funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This document provides standard indicators and survey questions, part of the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, to ensure consistent measurement across all ECA programs. Applicants are instructed to customize the PMP by selecting relevant MODE indicators from the solicitation, adding custom objectives if needed, and setting specific targets for each indicator. The plan details definitions for key terms like "Participant," "Host community," and "Virtual exchange," along with comprehensive descriptions of performance indicators, data collection methods, and reporting frequencies. The PMP includes demographic questions, objectives related to cross-cultural competence, community impact, stakeholder engagement, and skill development, emphasizing the importance of participant feedback for program evaluation and improvement.

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) outlines a framework for collecting and measuring data from participants in Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) programs. This document provides standardized indicators and survey questions, drawing from the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, to ensure consistent performance measurement across all ECA initiatives. Applicants are guided to select relevant MODE indicators, define targets, and potentially design custom objectives. Key terms such as "Participant," "Host community," and "Virtual exchange" are precisely defined. The PMP details various performance indicators across several ECA objectives, including advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing community impact, strengthening engagement, and enhancing participant abilities. Data collection primarily occurs post-program through self-reported surveys, with some administrative data also utilized. The plan emphasizes disaggregation of data by demographics like sex, age, and country of origin to provide detailed insights into program effectiveness.