The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is offering this grant to administer the Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship Program (Tunisia UGRAD). This grant is for eligible public and private non-profit organizations to organize an academic exchange for up to 111 students from underrepresented sectors in Tunisia over three years. This program’s purpose is to provide participants with a deeper understanding of American culture and new globally-applicable skills to contribute to their country’s economic growth. The recipient organization will manage student recruitment, selection, placement at accredited U.S. institutions, travel, pre-departure orientation, enrichment programming, advising, monitoring, and alumni follow-up. Funding up to $4,625,000 is available.
Opportunity ID: 203416
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-E-NEA-13-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship 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: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 09, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 09, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 10, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,625,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,625,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| 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: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2013 Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship Program (Tunisia UGRAD). The total amount of funding for this award will be up to $4,625,000. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) in the United States may submit proposals to organize and carry out an academic exchange program for students from underrepresented sectors and parts of Tunisia aimed at providing participants with a deeper understanding of American culture and new globallyapplicable skills and expertise to help them contribute to 2 the economic growth and development of their country. The recipient organization will be responsible for the following aspects of the program: recruitment, selection and placement of up to 111 Tunisian students for one academic year at accredited American institutions; roundtrip student travel to the United States; predeparture orientation; enrichment programming; advising; monitoring and support; pre-return activities; evaluation; follow-up with program alumni; and managing/coordinating private-sector contributions to the program. It is expected that up to 37 Tunisian students will participate each academic year for three consecutive years. Support for this program is being provided from the FY 2012/FY 2013 Middle East Response Fund (MERF) resources that have been transferred to the Bureau for obligation in FY 2013. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 203416 Full Announcement-1 -> fy13 tunisia ugrad rfgp_final 9.26.2012.pdf
Folder 203416 Full Announcement-1 -> fy13 tunisia ugrad pogi_final 9.26.2012.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Program Specialist Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-A-E-NEA-13-02 | Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship Program | PKG00148871 | Oct 05, 2012 | Nov 09, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
203416 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
203416 Budget-1.1.pdf
203416 Project-1.1.pdf
203416 SF424A-1.0.pdf
203416 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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