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Virtual Exchange Program Management for J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI)

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is seeking a U.S. nonprofit or educational institution to design, administer, and implement the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI) Program. - Program Overview: - Connects U.S. youth (ages 18-25) with peers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through American-led virtual exchanges - Focus areas include STEM, American principles, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement - Targets approximately 8,000 participants annually - Includes an Alumni Leadership Academy for ongoing engagement - Program Delivery Requirements: - Use of digital programming formats: live dialogues, collaborative digital projects, online trainings, and virtual workshops - Primary awardee must recruit, select, and manage up to six partner organizations as sub-award recipients - Applicants must demonstrate capacity for oversight, compliance, and alignment with ECA goals - Performance monitoring and reporting required, including collection of demographic, skills, and alumni engagement data using surveys and administrative data - Funding and Eligibility: - One cooperative agreement award anticipated, valued at approximately $4,000,000 - 24-month period of performance - No cost sharing required - Eligibility limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations and educational institutions - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are named, as this is a service-based program focused on virtual exchange delivery and management

Description

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to design, administer, and implement the JCSVEI. The initiative promotes U.S. foreign policy priorities by connecting young leaders in the Middle East and North Africa with U.S. peers through virtual exchanges. Participants engage in digital programming exploring U.S. leadership in science, technology, business, and civic life, collaborating on digital storytelling and practical solutions to promote economic opportunity and regional stability. The program aims to reach approximately 8,000 participants annually and includes an Alumni Leadership Academy for continued engagement.

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