Deadline: 30 April 2018
The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Sports United Division, of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for the FY 2018 Youth Leadership Programs with Algeria, Iraq, the Philippines, and Russia.
Youth Leadership Programs provide youth (typically between the ages of 15-17) and adult educators/community leaders the opportunity to examine civic education, leadership development, respect for diversity, and community engagement through three-to-four week exchanges in the United States.
Thematic Areas
- Civic Education (such as citizen participation, grassroots democracy, rule of law, antibullying, and/or other mission priorities);
- Youth Leadership Development (such as team building, public speaking, negotiation, goal setting, and project planning);
- Respect for Diversity (including ethnicity, race, gender, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, and disabilities); and
- Community Engagement (social/corporate responsibility, volunteerism, and philanthropy)
Goals
- Prepare youth leaders to become responsible citizens and contributing members of their communities;
- Empower participants to be actively engaged in addressing issues of concern in their schools and communities upon their return home;
- Build mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect through shared culture and values;
- Foster relationships among youth from different ethnic, racial, religious, and national groups.
Objectives
- Demonstrate a better understanding of community engagement as practiced in the Unites States;
- Deepen critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills; and
- Develop program planning and implementation skills to bring community project ideas to fruition.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,780,000
- Award Ceiling: $1,200,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
How to Apply
Applicants can download the application form via given website.
For more information, please visit Youth Leadership Programs.