This department is offering the Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program to promote sustainable economic development in Tibetan communities of China. The program includes two-way exchanges aimed at expanding opportunities in the region. Grants of approximately $300,000 each will be awarded for administrative and program costs. Successful grantees may have the opportunity for renewal for two additional years, subject to funding availability. The closing date for proposal submissions is May 28, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 314316
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005690 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2019 Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Professional Fellows Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2019 Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program. The Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program is a two-way exchange program designed to expand sustainable, inclusive economic development opportunities within the Tibetan communities of China. ECA intends to issue two grant awards, each for approximately $300,000, to support administrative and program costs required to implement this program. Pending successful implementation of this program and the availability of funds in subsequent fiscal years, ECA intends to renew the grant awards for two additional consecutive fiscal years before openly competing it again. For additional details on awards, please see the full announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Finalizing Grants.gov posting. | Mar 27, 2019 | |
| Mar 27, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005690 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2019 Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Professional Fellows Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2019 Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program. The Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program is a two-way exchange program designed to expand sustainable, inclusive economic development opportunities within the Tibetan communities of China. ECA intends to issue two grant awards, each for approximately $300,000, to support administrative and program costs required to implement this program. Pending successful implementation of this program and the availability of funds in subsequent fiscal years, ECA intends to renew the grant awards for two additional consecutive fiscal years before openly competing it again. For additional details on awards, please see the full announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005690 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2019 Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Professional Fellows Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2019 Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program. The Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program is a two-way exchange program designed to expand sustainable, inclusive economic development opportunities within the Tibetan communities of China. ECA intends to issue two grant awards, each for approximately $300,000, to support administrative and program costs required to implement this program. Pending successful implementation of this program and the availability of funds in subsequent fiscal years, ECA intends to renew the grant awards for two additional consecutive fiscal years before openly competing it again. For additional details on awards, please see the full announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 314316 Full Announcement-FY19 Ngawang Choephel FP -> NOFO – FY Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | SFOP0005690 | FY 2019 Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program | PKG00249480 | Mar 27, 2019 | May 28, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314316 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314316 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314316 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314316 SF424A-1.0.pdf
314316 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
314316 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
314316 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf