Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS COL 2024 EXCTVLIP
The Administrative - Exchanges Travel Partner opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: PDS COL 2024 EXCTVLIP) is a discretionary U.S. Embassy Colombo Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) grant that will fund one implementing partner to handle the administrative and travel logistics needed to send Sri Lankan participants to regional and other international exchange and learning programs. The award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the Embassy (through PDS) expects to be closely involved with guidance, input, and coordination while the selected partner carries out day-to-day implementation tasks.
The purpose of the program is to expand and support U.S. Embassy-organized exchanges that build Sri Lankan participants skills and capacity in areas such as leadership development, community engagement, civic discourse, entrepreneurship, media and social media, and technology. The Embassy references examples of the types of engagements it supports, including the Everest International Model United Nations, Tech Camp programs, and a Women in Science STEAM Camp. These exchanges are expected to take place primarily within the South Asia region and are anticipated to involve roughly 15 to 25 individuals per exchange cycle, though final participant numbers and specific destinations will be determined later across late 2024 through 2025.
The implementing partner is expected to provide administrative support for participant selection and to take the lead on travel-related administration in consultation with PDS Colombo. In practical terms, this kind of role typically includes coordinating application and selection processes, communicating with participants, collecting required documentation, arranging or supporting travel logistics, and ensuring administrative compliance and smooth coordination before and during travel, with PDS remaining actively engaged in decisions and oversight because of the cooperative agreement structure.
Eligibility is oriented toward organizations capable of managing these administrative functions, including not-for-profit entities, civil society or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and public or private educational institutions. The listing also indicates eligibility for certain nonprofits that do not have U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and includes an "Others" category as stated in the source data. The funding is offered under CFDA 19.040, administered by the U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka.
Key administrative details include an anticipated single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of USD 20,000. The opportunity was created on 2024-06-06 and had an original closing date of 2024-07-14. The overall timeframe for the supported exchanges and related administrative work spans late 2024 through 2025, aligning with when participant numbers and locations are expected to be finalized.Apply for PDS COL 2024 EXCTVLIP
- The U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Administrative – Exchanges Travel Partner" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-06-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-14. (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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Administrative - Exchanges Travel Partner" grant opportunity?
The Administrative - Exchanges Travel Partner opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: PDS COL 2024 EXCTVLIP) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Embassy Colombo Public Diplomacy Section (PDS). It funds one implementing partner to manage the administrative and travel logistics required to send Sri Lankan participants to regional and other international exchange and learning programs organized by the Embassy.
Who is offering and administering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy Colombo Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) and is administered under the U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka.
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement. This means the U.S. Embassy (through PDS) expects to be closely involved by providing guidance, input, and coordination, while the selected implementing partner carries out day-to-day implementation tasks.
How many awards are expected to be made?
One award is anticipated (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is USD 20,000.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to expand and support U.S. Embassy-organized exchanges that build Sri Lankan participants' skills and capacity in areas such as leadership development, community engagement, civic discourse, entrepreneurship, media and social media, and technology.
What kinds of exchange or learning programs does the Embassy support?
The opportunity references examples such as the Everest International Model United Nations, Tech Camp programs, and a Women in Science STEAM Camp as illustrations of the types of engagements the Embassy supports.
Where are the exchanges expected to take place?
Exchanges are expected to take place primarily within the South Asia region, with the opportunity also referencing "other international" exchange and learning programs.
How many participants are expected per exchange cycle?
The exchanges are anticipated to involve roughly 15 to 25 individuals per exchange cycle. Final participant numbers will be determined later.
When will final participant numbers and destinations be confirmed?
Final participant numbers and specific destinations are expected to be determined later, across late 2024 through 2025.
What is the overall program timeframe?
The overall timeframe for the supported exchanges and related administrative work spans late 2024 through 2025.
What is the implementing partner expected to do?
The implementing partner is expected to provide administrative support for participant selection and to take the lead on travel-related administration in consultation with PDS Colombo. The role is centered on ensuring smooth administrative coordination before and during travel.
What does "administrative support for participant selection" mean in this context?
Based on the description, this includes coordinating application and selection processes, communicating with participants, and collecting required documentation, with Embassy involvement consistent with the cooperative agreement structure.
What does "travel-related administration" typically include?
In practical terms, the role typically includes arranging or supporting travel logistics, coordinating required documentation, communicating logistical instructions to participants, and ensuring administrative compliance and smooth coordination before and during travel, while PDS remains actively engaged in decisions and oversight.
How involved will the U.S. Embassy be during implementation?
Because this is a Cooperative Agreement, PDS expects close involvement, including guidance, input, and coordination. The selected partner carries out the day-to-day tasks, but the Embassy remains actively engaged in decisions and oversight.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is oriented toward organizations capable of managing administrative and travel functions. The opportunity lists eligible applicants including not-for-profit entities, civil society or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and public or private educational institutions.
Can organizations without U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. The listing indicates eligibility for certain nonprofits that do not have U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The source data includes an "Others" category. No further detail is provided in the opportunity summary beyond noting that it appears as an eligibility category.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The funding is offered under CFDA 19.040.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PDS COL 2024 EXCTVLIP.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on 2024-06-06.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was 2024-07-14.
Is this grant described as discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary U.S. Embassy Colombo PDS grant.
Does the opportunity specify exact destinations for travel?
No. Specific destinations are not finalized in the provided information and are expected to be determined later across late 2024 through 2025.
Does the opportunity specify the exact number of exchanges that will occur?
No. The provided information describes exchanges occurring across late 2024 through 2025 and gives an estimated participant range per exchange cycle, but it does not specify the number of exchange cycles.
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