FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs

The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) outlines a framework for collecting and analyzing data from participants in Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) programs. This document provides standardized objectives and indicators, primarily from the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, to ensure consistent measurement across all ECA initiatives. Applicants are instructed to review solicitation documents for specified MODE indicators, identify additional relevant indicators, and design custom objectives if necessary, while prioritizing those outlined in the solicitation. The plan details various performance indicators, their definitions, disaggregation categories (e.g., sex, age, country of origin), and data collection methods, mainly self-reported surveys. Key terms like "Participant," "Host community," and "Virtual exchange" are defined to ensure clarity. The PMP covers objectives related to cross-cultural competence, community impact, stakeholder engagement, and skill development, emphasizing the importance of setting targets and adhering to specified collection timelines. Resources and guidance on the MODE Framework are also provided.

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 for consistent data collection, emphasizing the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework. Applicants must review solicitation documents for specific MODE indicators, incorporate relevant additional indicators, and establish targets for each. The PMP defines key terms such as "Participant," "Host community," "Virtual exchange," and "Virtual element." It details performance indicators across various objectives, including advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing participant impact on communities, strengthening engagement, and enhancing personal, professional, and technical abilities. Demographic data and survey response rates are also monitored. The plan specifies data sources (primarily self-reported surveys and administrative data) and collection timelines, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of program effectiveness.

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 PMP based on solicitation requirements. The document defines key terms like "Participant," "Host community," and "Virtual exchange," and provides a comprehensive table of performance indicators across several ECA objectives. These objectives include advancing cross-cultural competence, increasing participant impact on communities, strengthening engagement, and enhancing personal, professional, and technical abilities. Each indicator includes definitions, disaggregation methods, data sources (primarily self-reported surveys), required survey questions, and collection timelines. The PMP emphasizes consistent measurement, data accuracy, and adherence to specific calculation methodologies for reporting outcomes, with a target response rate of 60% for participant surveys.