Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009365
The FY 2023 On-Demand Youth Leadership Program is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges (CE), Youth Programs Division. It is designed to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by giving the Department of State a flexible, rapid-response exchange mechanism. In practice, that means the program is meant to be activated as priorities shift and as U.S. embassies encounter new or fast-changing local conditions in their host countries. Rather than locking the Department into a single, static theme or geography, the "on-demand" structure is intended to help embassies meet mission-specific goals when emerging needs arise.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals a closer working relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, including substantial involvement by the Department of State in shaping, coordinating, or overseeing key elements during implementation. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is listed under CFDA number 19.415. The funding opportunity number is SFOP0009365, and it was posted on January 30, 2023, with an original application deadline of March 31, 2023.
The core program requirement is for the selected organization(s) to design and implement two separate exchanges in the United States. Each exchange is expected to last three weeks, and together they should serve a total cohort of roughly 50 participants. The participant mix includes teenage youth, generally ages 15 to 18, along with adult educators and/or community leaders. While the announcement summary does not spell out every programmatic component, the exchange format implies responsibilities such as participant support, educational programming, leadership development activities, cultural programming, community engagement, and logistical administration consistent with U.S.-based exchange travel and programming.
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The eligibility list also references an "Others" category that points to additional information in the full announcement, suggesting there may be specific additional eligibility rules or exceptions that applicants would need to confirm before applying. Overall, the target applicant profile is an experienced exchange-implementing organization (or university-based entity) capable of running short-term international visitor programs for minors and adults, and doing so on timelines that may be driven by evolving embassy needs.
Financially, the opportunity has an award ceiling of $400,000, and the Department of State anticipated making about three awards. That combination suggests a competitive field where awards may vary by proposal design and scope, but cannot exceed the stated ceiling. Because the program is intended to respond quickly to changing priorities, strong proposals would typically need to demonstrate operational readiness, clear safeguarding and participant welfare capacity (especially given the involvement of minors), strong programming networks in U.S. communities, and the ability to coordinate closely with U.S. embassies and the Department of State to align exchange content with mission goals tied to local conditions abroad. The summary also notes that additional requirements and details are contained in the full announcement, indicating that applicants would need to consult it for specific program elements, compliance expectations, and submission instructions.Apply for SFOP0009365
- The Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2023 On-Demand Youth Leadership Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.415.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 30, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FY 2023 On-Demand Youth Leadership Program (SFOP0009365) FAQs
1) What is the FY 2023 On-Demand Youth Leadership Program?
It is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Citizen Exchanges (CE), Youth Programs Division. The program supports U.S.-based international exchanges focused on youth leadership and is structured to be activated as priorities shift and as U.S. embassies encounter new or fast-changing local conditions in their host countries.
2) What does "on-demand" mean in this program?
"On-demand" refers to a flexible, rapid-response exchange mechanism. Instead of locking the Department of State into a single fixed theme or geography, the structure is intended to help U.S. embassies meet mission-specific goals when emerging needs arise. In practice, implementation may be driven by evolving embassy priorities and changing conditions abroad.
3) What federal agency and office run this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of State through ECA, specifically the Office of Citizen Exchanges (CE), Youth Programs Division.
4) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is SFOP0009365. The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.415.
5) What type of award is this?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement by the Department of State during implementation, including close coordination and potential involvement in shaping, coordinating, or overseeing key elements of the program.
6) Is this mandatory funding or discretionary funding?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
7) When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
It was posted on January 30, 2023. The original application deadline was March 31, 2023.
8) What is the main program requirement for the selected organization(s)?
The selected organization(s) are expected to design and implement two separate exchanges in the United States.
9) How long is each exchange?
Each exchange is expected to last three weeks.
10) How many participants should be served in total?
Across the two exchanges, the program should serve a total cohort of roughly 50 participants.
11) Who are the intended participants?
The participant mix includes teenage youth, generally ages 15 to 18, along with adult educators and/or community leaders.
12) Are the exchanges held in the United States or overseas?
The core requirement described is for two separate exchanges in the United States.
13) What kinds of activities or responsibilities are implied by the exchange format?
While the summary does not list every required component, the exchange format implies responsibilities such as participant support, educational programming, leadership development activities, cultural programming, community engagement, and logistical administration consistent with U.S.-based exchange travel and programming.
14) Why does the Department of State emphasize flexibility and rapid response?
The program is designed to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by giving the Department a mechanism that can be activated as priorities shift. It is intended to support embassies when new needs emerge or when local conditions change quickly in host countries.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
16) What does the eligibility category "Others" mean?
The eligibility list references an "Others" category that points to additional information in the full announcement. This suggests there may be additional eligibility rules or exceptions that applicants would need to confirm by reviewing the full announcement.
17) What kind of organization is this opportunity best suited for?
Based on the summary, the target applicant profile is an experienced exchange-implementing organization (or a university-based entity) capable of running short-term international visitor programs for minors and adults and doing so on timelines that may be driven by evolving embassy needs.
18) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $400,000.
19) How many awards does the Department of State expect to make?
The Department of State anticipated making about three awards.
20) Does the program allow awards above $400,000?
No. The summary states that proposals cannot exceed the stated award ceiling of $400,000.
21) What does the expected number of awards imply for competitiveness?
With an anticipated three awards and a defined award ceiling, the summary suggests a competitive process where final award amounts may vary by proposal design and scope but may not exceed the ceiling.
22) What operational capabilities are implied as important for a strong proposal?
Because the program is intended to respond quickly to changing priorities, the summary indicates that strong proposals would typically demonstrate operational readiness, the ability to coordinate closely with U.S. embassies and the Department of State, and the ability to align exchange content with mission goals tied to local conditions abroad.
23) Are there special considerations because minors participate?
Yes. The summary highlights the need for strong safeguarding and participant welfare capacity, especially given the involvement of minors (youth participants generally ages 15 to 18).
24) What kinds of partnerships or networks may be useful for implementation?
The summary suggests that strong programming networks in U.S. communities are important, since the exchanges are U.S.-based and include educational, cultural, and community engagement elements.
25) Where can applicants find additional requirements and submission details?
The summary notes that additional requirements and details are contained in the full announcement. Applicants would need to consult the full announcement for specific program elements, compliance expectations, and submission instructions.
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