Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP)

Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Professional development opportunity for foreign-born leaders (ages 25-45) to travel to the U. S.

for a five-week mentorship experience with American senior executives in business and media and key decision-makers in the sports sector.

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gov Maintenance Calendar FY 2015 Global Sports Mentoring Program Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:ECA-ECAPEC-15-023 Funding Opportunity Title:FY 2015 Global Sports Mentoring Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:none Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:19.

415 -- Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:May 18, 2015 No Explanation Current Closing Date for Applications:May 18, 2015 No Explanation Archive Date:Jun 17, 2015 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:none ## Additional Information Agency Name:Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Description:The Office of Citizen Exchanges, SportsUnited Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the FY 2015 Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP).

Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to conduct two separate four-week reciprocal mentorship programs.

By empowering women, girls, and people with disabilities, the GSMP directly supports United States foreign policy goals, promotes social inclusion and elevates the status of marginalized populations, by encouraging professional relationships between sports leaders and administrators in the United States and those overseas.

Utilizing mentorship, a leadership curriculum, sustained engagement with U.S. Embassies, and participant-led action plans, the GSMP positively impacts underserved communities, ultimately creating a more secure and democratic global playing field for all.

The first mentorship program, GSMP: Sports for Community in the spring of 2016, will use the platform and power of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to connect approximately 15 international emerging leaders, who are dedicated to increasing sports opportunities for people with disabilities throughout the Western Hemisphere, with 15 American mentors. Approximately 10 Americans mentors will participate in a reciprocal exchange overseas.

The second mentorship program, GSMP: Empowering Women and Girls through Sports, in the fall of 2016, will connect approximately 20 female emerging leaders, dedicated to increasing opportunities for women and girls to participate in sports, with 20 American mentors. Approximately five to seven of the 20 American mentors will participate in a reciprocal exchange overseas.

Through these two mentorship programs, a total of 70 participants (35 emerging leaders from other countries and 35 American mentors) will be engaged. Link to Additional Information:FY 2015 Global Sports Mentoring Program Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Grants.

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