WWI Centenary Exchange: U.S. Veteran Affairs | DOS LONDON PD 2017 01

Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS LONDON PD 2017 01

The WWI Centenary Exchange: U.S. Veteran Affairs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOS LONDON PD 2017 01) was issued by the U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom through the U.S. Embassy in London as a commemorative initiative marking the 100th anniversary of the United States entering World War I. The core purpose of the award was to fund an organization to design and run a targeted exchange program bringing up to 10 participants from the United Kingdom to the United States. The exchange was meant to be practical and policy-focused rather than ceremonial, giving UK veterans, armed forces charities, and relevant policy-makers direct exposure to how the United States supports veterans and their families across different levels of society.

The program concept centers on structured learning and professional engagement. Participants would examine the roles played by U.S. federal agencies, state and local governments, and non-profit organizations in veteran support systems. The exchange themes highlighted in the opportunity include veteran recuperation and rehabilitation, employment and reintegration into civilian life, charitable support models, state-based services and benefits, and the political involvement and civic leadership of veterans. A major aim is comparative learning: participants would not only observe U.S. approaches, but also actively compare U.S. veteran experiences and institutions with those in the UK, identifying transferable practices, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration.

From an eligibility and administrative standpoint, the opportunity was categorized as a discretionary grant in the Arts, Education, and Humanities funding activity area (CFDA 19.012). Eligible applicants were nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they were not institutions of higher education. The Embassy indicated that, subject to available funds, it expected to select a single program implementer, with an anticipated award amount ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 and an award ceiling of $75,000. The posting shows an original closing date of December 15, 2016, and a creation date of November 3, 2016.

In practical terms, a successful proposal under this notice would have needed to lay out a clear plan for hosting the delegation in the United States, arranging meetings and site visits with government entities and non-governmental service providers, and creating opportunities for substantive dialogue on veteran care and transition issues. The overall intent was to strengthen mutual understanding and share workable ideas between the UK and the U.S. veteran affairs communities, using the WWI centenary as the historical anchor for a forward-looking, policy-relevant exchange.

• The U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom in the arts, education, humanities sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WWI Centenary Exchange: U.S. Veteran Affairs" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.012.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2016-11-03.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-12-15. (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 $75,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

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