# FY 2021 BridgeUSA Leadership Development Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0007926-fy-2021-bridgeusa-leadership-development-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332703

> Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $500,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on June 4, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0007926 |
| Agency | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 4, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.451 |

## Who can apply

- 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)

Please see full announcement.

## What the grant funds

The Private Sector Exchange Directorate (ECA/EC) of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2021 BridgeUSA Leadership Development Program. 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 conduct a leadership enrichment program for active SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) status BridgeUSA (J1) exchange program participants with six months or more remaining at the time of selection. The award recipient will organize and implement approximately ten leadership development seminars in Washington, DC, for a total of 150-200 BridgeUSA exchange visitors (EV). Seminars will include three days of facilitated training on a theme of leadership that includes U.S. Department of State officials and one day of participant proposed leadership action plan presentations. On the final day exchange visitors will present their action plans to address problems they identify in their home communities. Their action plans will be based upon knowledge gained during the 3-day facilitated training portion of the seminar. Following the conclusion of the U.S.-based portion of the program, EVs may compete for small grants to assist them in implementing their action plans in their local communities. All seminars should start with a one-day cultural immersion tour of national monuments and U.S. historical sites in Washington, DC, that reflect on American historical democratic institutions, leadership themes and values. A leadership curriculum will be an integral part of the program and directly complement the U.S.-based exchange, reinforce collaborative activities, and support peer learning. The BridgeUSA Leadership Program will also include a “BridgeUSA Leadership Network” and robust follow-on alumni activities. Please see the full announcement for additional information.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0007926 still open?

No. It closed on June 4, 2021.

### Who can apply for FY 2021 BridgeUSA Leadership Development Program?

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2021 BridgeUSA Leadership Development Program?

Closed June 4, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $500,000 each.

### Who has won Special International Exchange Grant Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Fulbright University Vietnam USA, Inc., Storycenter, Council on International Educational Exchange, Inc. The program made 13 awards worth $21.6 million in that time.