Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program

Archived

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Description

The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for grants to support exchanges and relationship building between high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations and people of the United States. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) and public institutions may submit proposals to recruit and select students and to carry out projects for an academic year or semester of study in the United States, incorporating themes promoting civil society, leadership, and mutual understanding.

Who can apply

  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Others

Contact

Hans Posey <br/>Program Specialist <br/>
poseyhe@state.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedApr 17, 2008
  • ClosesMay 29, 2008
  • Award floor$150,000
  • Award ceiling$9,000,000
  • Program funding$18,700,000
  • Expected awards7
  • CFDA00.000
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