Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program

Funding Opportunity Number: SA-SYLEP-800-13-GR-51 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: EducationCFDA Number: 19.021Eligible Applicants Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationAgency Name: DOS-SAUClosing Date: Aug 30, 2013Award Ceiling: $250,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: Aug 01, 2013Funding Opportunity Description: Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP) The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh is pleased to announce an open competition for the Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP) through this Request for Proposals (RFP). Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code 26 USC 501 (c) (3) may submit proposals to support English-speaking undergraduate students from Saudi Arabia in a three-week U.S.-based exchange program in June 2014 that explore the themes of leadership development, civic rights and responsibilities, respect for diversity, and community engagement. The program should continue after the U.S.-based exchange with follow-on activities in the participantsÂ’ home communities, including through alumni activities focused on leadership development. A total of 20-24 participants would travel to the United States in up to two delegations from Saudi Arabia in June 2014. U.S. Embassy Riyadh funding will support the planning and impleme...
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