FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) document outlines a standardized framework for collecting data from participants in Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) programs. It emphasizes the use of the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, which provides indicators and survey questions for consistent measurement across all ECA initiatives. Applicants are required to customize their PMP by selecting relevant MODE indicators from the solicitation and a comprehensive list, and may also include a limited number of custom indicators. The document defines key terms like

The document outlines a Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) for federal programs, focusing on data collection from participants using the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework. It provides instructions for applicants to select relevant MODE indicators, define custom objectives, and set targets. The PMP includes demographic questions and indicators across several objectives: advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing participant impact on communities, strengthening engagement, and enhancing personal, professional, and technical abilities. Key terms like 'Participant,' 'Host community,' 'Virtual exchange,' and 'Virtual element' are defined. The plan details required survey questions, data sources, disaggregation methods, and collection timelines. It also includes an objective to enhance program quality and effectiveness, with a core indicator for participant survey response rates. The overall goal is to ensure consistent and comprehensive performance measurement for ECA programs.

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) outlines a framework for collecting and measuring data from participants in programs funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This document, relevant for federal government RFPs and grants, details the use of the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework's standard indicators and survey questions. It provides instructions for applicants to identify relevant indicators from solicitations, incorporate additional MODE indicators, design custom objectives, and set targets for outputs and outcomes. The PMP defines key terms such as 'Participant,' 'Host community,' 'Virtual exchange,' and 'Virtual element,' and specifies data collection methods, disaggregation categories (e.g., sex, age, country of origin), and collection timelines (e.g., post-program, annually). Objectives include advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing participant impact on communities, strengthening engagement, and enhancing personal/professional abilities. A core indicator is the 60% response rate for participant surveys.