http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/april24Brfgp.htm

Proposals that outline a merit-based selection process designed to ensure the participation of diverse populations - including marginalized youth - will be considered more competitive under the review criterion, "Support of diversity."

South and Central Asia:
India/Pakistan - U.S. participants travel to India for reciprocal exchange component
Central Asia - Multi-country projects, excluding Uzbekistan

Congressionally Mandated - One-time Grants Program - Competition B - Professional, Cultural, and Youth One-time Grants Program

Announcement Type: New Grant
Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/PE/C-08-One-time-Comp.B
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 00.000
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: April 24, 2008

....program provides opportunities for high school students (ages 15-17) and educators in the United States and in multiple countries around the world to participate in two-way exchanges, each three to four weeks in duration.

EMERGING YOUTH LEADERS
Program Contact: Carolyn Lantz, tel: 202-203-7505, e-mail LantzCS@state.gov

The Emerging Youth Leaders program provides opportunities for high school students (ages 15-17) and educators in the United States and in multiple countries around the world to participate in two-way exchanges, each three to four weeks in duration.