Deadline: 1-Jun-21
The Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is inviting proposals for the FY 2021 Leaders Lead On-Demand Program (formerly Professional Fellows On-Demand).
On-Demand is a program that takes ideas generated by U.S. Embassies and Consulates in the field and develops them into uniquely tailored programs built on the model of twoway exchange programs which may include a significant professional fellowship placement for foreign participants.
This exchange program supports U.S. foreign policy goals by enabling the U.S. Department of State to respond in a timely manner to emerging foreign policy priorities. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to provide a series of two-way exchange projects ranging in size and scope, each involving current or potential government, business, and civil society leaders.
Purpose: To complement existing public diplomacy efforts supporting emerging young professionals, and to allow the Department of State to more nimbly respond to emerging foreign policy issues and events around the world, ECA has developed the Leaders Lead On-Demand Program. The Leaders Lead On-Demand Program will allow professionals from countries and regions around the world to take part in a specially-designed exchange focused on a specific U.S. foreign policy priority or foreign policy goal. While the subject matter of each individual On-Demand project will differ, they should focus on strengthening the capacity of civil society and government to respond to pressing challenges that arise within varying regions or countries.
The FY 2021 Leaders Lead On-Demand Program supports the following broad goals:
- To provide tailored support for emerging foreign policy priority issues where existing public diplomacy resources are not immediately available or accessible;
- To create lasting partnerships between emerging leaders from foreign countries and the United States in specific and substantive areas of focus;
- To provide opportunities for foreign and American emerging leaders to collaborate and share ideas, approaches, and strategies regarding challenges to pressing issues;
- To enhance professional and leadership skills for both foreign and American participants to effect positive change in their workplaces and communities.
Funding Information
- Approximate Total Funding: $1,000,000
- Ceiling of Award Range: $1,000,000
- Anticipated Award Date: September 1, 2021
- Anticipated Project Completion Date: December 31, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants: 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.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332444