Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007741
The FY 2021 Youth Leadership Programs with Algeria, Iraq, the Philippines, and Russia is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division. The opportunity is structured as four separate, single-country youth exchange programs, meaning applicants propose and operate one program tied to one partner country rather than a single combined multinational exchange. The overall purpose is to bring young participants to the United States for an intensive, four-week exchange that builds practical knowledge and skills around civic education, leadership development, respect for diversity, and community engagement, and then extends the impact after the exchange by supporting participants as they carry out service projects once they return home.
The exchange model emphasizes learning-by-doing and community-oriented leadership. During the U.S. portion, participants take part in programming that exposes them to civic institutions and community life and helps them practice leadership in real settings, with a consistent focus on pluralism and inclusion. A key feature is that the program does not end when participants leave the United States; the grant also supports the design and implementation of service projects in participants home communities, reinforcing the idea that the exchange should translate into local action and longer-term civic participation.
Three of the four programs (Algeria, Iraq, and the Philippines) also include an adult component alongside the youth delegation. For those countries, the program is expected to engage roughly 3 to 5 adult educators or community leaders who participate in programming in parallel with the youth and, in some cases, alongside them. The Russia program is the exception and is described as not including this adult educator/community leader participation component in the same way. In addition, the Algeria and Iraq programs include a reciprocal U.S. youth element during the U.S.-based activities: competitively selected U.S. secondary school students are expected to join exchange activities with participants from those countries, creating a more direct peer-to-peer component between American teenagers and international participants.
From a funding and award-structure standpoint, ECA indicated its intent to make four separate awards, one per country program, using a cooperative agreement instrument. A cooperative agreement typically implies more substantial federal involvement in shaping or monitoring the project than a standard grant, so applicants should expect ongoing coordination with ECA during implementation. The notice anticipates one base year of funding with the possibility of two non-competitive continuation years, contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance. Across all four programs, the estimated total is approximately $3,780,000 when accounting for the base year plus the continuation years. The award ceiling is listed as $1,260,000, and the opportunity expects four awards in total.
Eligibility is aimed at U.S. organizations capable of managing international exchanges and youth programming. Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the 501(c)(3) requirements, as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The opportunity is identified as discretionary and tied to CFDA number 19.415. The funding opportunity number is SFOP0007741. It was created on March 10, 2021, with an original application closing date of May 10, 2021.Apply for SFOP0007741
- The Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2021 Youth Leadership Programs with Algeria, Iraq, the Philippines, and Russia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.415.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,260,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2021 Youth Leadership Programs opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant competition for youth exchange programming. It is administered through ECA's Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
Which countries are included in this funding opportunity?
The opportunity covers four separate single-country programs with Algeria, Iraq, the Philippines, and Russia.
Is this one combined multinational exchange or separate programs?
It is structured as four separate, single-country youth exchange programs. Applicants are expected to propose and operate one program tied to one partner country, rather than one combined multinational exchange.
What is the overall purpose of these youth exchange programs?
The purpose is to bring young participants to the United States for an intensive four-week exchange that builds practical knowledge and skills in civic education, leadership development, respect for diversity, and community engagement, and to extend the impact by supporting participants in service projects after they return home.
How long is the U.S.-based exchange portion?
The U.S. portion is described as an intensive, four-week exchange.
What themes and learning goals are emphasized during the exchange?
The programming emphasizes civic education, leadership development, respect for diversity, community engagement, pluralism, and inclusion, with an approach centered on learning-by-doing and community-oriented leadership.
What does "learning-by-doing" mean in the context of this program model?
The exchange model emphasizes practical, real-world experiences. During the U.S. portion, participants are exposed to civic institutions and community life and are supported in practicing leadership in real settings.
Does the program end when participants leave the United States?
No. A key feature is that the grant also supports the design and implementation of service projects in participants' home communities after they return, reinforcing local action and longer-term civic participation.
What are the post-exchange service projects?
They are service projects designed and implemented in participants' home communities after the U.S. exchange, supported by the grant to help translate the exchange experience into local action.
Do all four country programs include an adult component?
No. Three programs (Algeria, Iraq, and the Philippines) include an adult component alongside the youth delegation. Russia is described as the exception and does not include this adult educator/community leader participation component in the same way.
Who are the adults included in the adult component (where applicable)?
For Algeria, Iraq, and the Philippines, the program is expected to engage roughly 3 to 5 adult educators or community leaders who participate in programming in parallel with the youth and, in some cases, alongside them.
Which country programs include U.S. youth participating alongside the international youth during U.S.-based activities?
The Algeria and Iraq programs include a reciprocal U.S. youth element during the U.S.-based activities. Competitively selected U.S. secondary school students are expected to join exchange activities with participants from those countries.
What is the intended benefit of including U.S. secondary school students in the Algeria and Iraq programs?
Including U.S. secondary school students is intended to create a more direct peer-to-peer component between American teenagers and international participants during the U.S.-based activities.
What type of federal award instrument will be used?
ECA indicated its intent to use a cooperative agreement instrument.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project implementation?
A cooperative agreement typically implies more substantial federal involvement in shaping or monitoring the project than a standard grant, so recipients should expect ongoing coordination with ECA during implementation.
How many awards does ECA intend to make under this opportunity?
ECA indicated its intent to make four separate awards, one per country program.
What is the anticipated period of performance structure?
The notice anticipates one base year of funding with the possibility of two non-competitive continuation years, contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance.
What is the estimated total funding for all programs combined?
Across all four programs, the estimated total is approximately $3,780,000 when accounting for the base year plus the continuation years.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,260,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet 501(c)(3) requirements, as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
What types of organizational capacity are expected of applicants?
Eligibility is aimed at U.S. organizations capable of managing international exchanges and youth programming.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is identified as discretionary.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.415.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SFOP0007741.
When was the opportunity created?
It was created on March 10, 2021.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was May 10, 2021.
Does an applicant submit one application for all four countries?
The opportunity is described as four separate, single-country programs, with applicants proposing and operating one program tied to one partner country rather than a combined program.
Which office within ECA runs this competition?
It is run through ECA's Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division.
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