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Submit Applications for BridgeUSA Leadership Development Program 2021

United States: Microgrant Program ($250 and $1,000)

Deadline: 4-Jun-21

The Private Sector Exchange Directorate (ECA/EC) of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2021 BridgeUSA Leadership Development Program.

Purpose

In order to enhance the U.S. Department of State’s engagement with BridgeUSA exchange visitors in support of U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy objectives, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA), Private Sector Exchange Directorate (ECA/EC), will issue a cooperative agreement for $500,000, pending the availability of funds, to conduct the FY 2021 BridgeUSA Leadership Development Program.

Goals

The mission of ECA/EC provides countless opportunities for international candidates looking to travel and gain experience in the United States. The multifaceted programs enable foreign nationals to come to the United States to teach study, conduct research, demonstrate special skills or receive on the job training for periods ranging from a few weeks to several years. ECA/EC’s mission – to increase mutual understanding between Americans and people of other countries – remains vital to U.S. national security and building people-to-people connections around the world. Through the FY 2021 BridgeUSA Leadership Development Program, ECA/EC aims to:

Themes

Seminars can address any or all of the following four program themes:

Funding Information

Eligibility Criteria

U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit applications for this competition. Applicants must have nonprofit status with the IRS at the time of application.

Eligible Countries and Themes

Under this NOFO, a single award will be issued for the following regions: Continental United States and its Territories including Guam and Puerto Rico. Applicants can submit only one proposal.

For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332703

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