FY 2025 Youth Ambassadors Europe (YA-EUR) Program
ID: 360154Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS-ECA)

Award Range

$360K - $360K

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/360154

Additional Information

https://www.state.gov/eca-grant-opportunities/
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State is offering a funding opportunity for the FY 2025 Youth Ambassadors Europe (YA-EUR) Program, aimed at providing Russian youth aged 18-22 with a month-long exchange experience in the United States. The program focuses on civic engagement and leadership development through science and technology, incorporating workshops, community site visits, and homestays with American families to foster cross-cultural understanding and community involvement. With a total funding amount of $360,000 available for a single award, interested applicants must submit their proposals by August 26, 2025, and are encouraged to include a performance monitoring and evaluation plan that aligns with ECA standards. For further details, applicants can contact Gretchen Wietmarschen at WietmarschenGM@state.gov or visit the Bureau's website for additional information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    WietmarschenGM@state.gov
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    FY25.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for the FY 2025 Youth Ambassadors Europe (YA-EUR) Program, aiming to provide Russian youth aged 18-22 with a four-week exchange in the U.S. focused on civic engagement and leadership through science and technology. Approximately $360,000 is available for a single award, with a deadline for applications set for August 26, 2025. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits and educational institutions with a minimum of four years’ experience in international exchanges. The program's objectives include enhancing understanding of community engagement, reigniting leadership skills, and empowering returnees to implement community projects. Programming will involve workshops, cultural activities, and homestays with American families, fostering mutual respect and dialogue among youth. Proposals are encouraged to involve follow-on projects, alumni engagement, and virtual exchange components if in-person activities are limited. Successful applicants must develop a comprehensive proposal, including a detailed budget and a performance monitoring and evaluation plan adhering to ECA standards. The initiative seeks to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Russia, adapting in case of geopolitical changes. This funding opportunity exemplifies the U.S.'s commitment to cultural exchange and youth development amidst evolving international dynamics.
    Performance.bin
    The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) outlines the requirements for data collection for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) programs, focusing on performance indicators and survey methodologies. Applicants are instructed to fill out specific fields and select relevant indicators from the MODE Framework, which ensures standardized measurements across programs. The document emphasizes the importance of tracking participant engagement, demographic information, and program impacts to assess objectives related to cultural competence and community involvement. Key components include definitions of performance indicators, guidelines for disaggregation of data, and specifics on data collection timelines. ECA aims to measure outputs such as cross-cultural understanding, civic engagement, and professional skills gained through participation in exchange programs. Each performance indicator comes with targeted survey questions to gauge participant perspectives pre- and post-program. This PMP serves as a comprehensive toolkit for applicants to develop customized performance monitoring plans that align with ECA's goals, ensuring that the impact of their programs can be statistically analyzed and reported, ultimately enhancing accountability and program effectiveness in international cultural exchange efforts.
    Performance.pdf
    The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) outlines the requirements for data collection for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) programs, focusing on performance indicators and survey methodologies. Applicants are instructed to fill out specific fields and select relevant indicators from the MODE Framework, which ensures standardized measurements across programs. The document emphasizes the importance of tracking participant engagement, demographic information, and program impacts to assess objectives related to cultural competence and community involvement. Key components include definitions of performance indicators, guidelines for disaggregation of data, and specifics on data collection timelines. ECA aims to measure outputs such as cross-cultural understanding, civic engagement, and professional skills gained through participation in exchange programs. Each performance indicator comes with targeted survey questions to gauge participant perspectives pre- and post-program. This PMP serves as a comprehensive toolkit for applicants to develop customized performance monitoring plans that align with ECA's goals, ensuring that the impact of their programs can be statistically analyzed and reported, ultimately enhancing accountability and program effectiveness in international cultural exchange efforts.
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