This grant, offered by the Office of Postsecondary Education through its Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Special Focus Competition, aims to foster cooperative education programs between institutions of higher education in the United States and the Russian Federation. Its primary purpose is to provide funding for partnerships that demonstrate a commitment to developing and promoting mutual educational opportunities. The program seeks to leverage educational content as a vehicle for language acquisition, cultural appreciation, and knowledge exchange, ultimately building enduring relationships between the two nations. Recognizing the vital role of cultural understanding in today’s global economy, this initiative supports collaborations that enhance research and educational activities, strengthening international ties.
Opportunity ID: 53206
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-032510-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information; Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–Special Focus Competition: The U.S.-Russia Program: Improving Research and Educational Activities in Higher Education CFDA 84.116S |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.116 — Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2010 Dates: Applications Available: March 25, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 18, 2010. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2010 Dates: Applications Available: March 25, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 18, 2010. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: IHEs or combinations of IHEs and other public and private nonprofit institutions and agencies. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Education |
| Description: | Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html.Purpose of Program: The U.S.-Russia Program encourages cooperative education programs between institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the Russian Federation and the United States of America. The objective of this program is to provide grants that demonstrate partnerships between Russian and American IHEs that contribute to the development and promotion of educational opportunities between the two nations. The aim is to use the educational content as the vehicle for learning languages, cultural appreciation, sharing knowledge, and forming long-term relationships between the two countries. In the context of the modern international society and a global economy, an understanding of the cultural context plays a vital role in education and training. Applications for grants under the U.S.-Russia Program: Improving Research and Educational Activities in Higher Education, CFDA Number 84.116S, must be submitted electronically using the Electronic Grant Application System (e-Application) accessible through the Department’s e-Grants Web site. The telephone number for the e-Applications Helpdesk is 1-888-336-8930. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information; Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–Special Focus Competition: The U.S.-Russia Program: Improving Research and Educational Activities in Higher Education CFDA 84.116S |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joyce Mays
Management Analyst Phone 202-245-6122 joyce.mays@ed.gov Program Manager: Krish Mathur FIPSE–Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education 1990 K Street, NW., Room 6155 Washington, DC 20006-8544 Telephone: 202) 502-7512 or by e-mail: Email:krish.mathur@ed.gov. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) | Mar 26, 2010 | |
| Mar 26, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-032510-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information; Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–Special Focus Competition: The U.S.-Russia Program: Improving Research and Educational Activities in Higher Education CFDA 84.116S |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.116 — Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2010 Dates: Applications Available: March 25, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 18, 2010. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2010 Dates: Applications Available: March 25, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 18, 2010. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: IHEs or combinations of IHEs and other public and private nonprofit institutions and agencies. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Education |
| Description: | Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html.Purpose of Program: The U.S.-Russia Program encourages cooperative education programs between institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the Russian Federation and the United States of America. The objective of this program is to provide grants that demonstrate partnerships between Russian and American IHEs that contribute to the development and promotion of educational opportunities between the two nations. The aim is to use the educational content as the vehicle for learning languages, cultural appreciation, sharing knowledge, and forming long-term relationships between the two countries. In the context of the modern international society and a global economy, an understanding of the cultural context plays a vital role in education and training. Applications for grants under the U.S.-Russia Program: Improving Research and Educational Activities in Higher Education, CFDA Number 84.116S, must be submitted electronically using the Electronic Grant Application System (e-Application) accessible through the Department’s e-Grants Web site. The telephone number for the e-Applications Helpdesk is 1-888-336-8930. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information; Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–Special Focus Competition: The U.S.-Russia Program: Improving Research and Educational Activities in Higher Education CFDA 84.116S |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joyce Mays
Management Analyst Phone 202-245-6122 joyce.mays@ed.gov Program Manager: Krish Mathur FIPSE–Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education 1990 K Street, NW., Room 6155 Washington, DC 20006-8544 Telephone: 202) 502-7512 or by e-mail: Email:krish.mathur@ed.gov. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-032510-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information; Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–Special Focus Competition: The U.S.-Russia Program: Improving Research and Educational Activities in Higher Education CFDA 84.116S |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.116 — Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2010 Dates: Applications Available: March 25, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 18, 2010. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: IHEs or combinations of IHEs and other public and private nonprofit institutions and agencies. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Education |
| Description: | Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Purpose of Program: The U.S.-Russia Program encourages cooperative education programs between institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the Russian Federation and the United States of America. The objective of this program is to provide grants that demonstrate partnerships between Russian and American IHEs that contribute to the development and promotion of educational opportunities between the two nations. The aim is to use the educational content as the vehicle for learning languages, cultural appreciation, sharing knowledge, and forming long-term relationships between the two countries. In the context of the modern international society and a global economy, an understanding of the cultural context plays a vital role in education and training. Applications for grants under the U.S.-Russia Program: Improving Research and Educational Activities in Higher Education, CFDA Number 84.116S, must be submitted electronically using the Electronic Grant Application System (e-Application) accessible through the Department’s e-Grants Web site. The telephone number for the e-Applications Helpdesk is 1-888-336-8930. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information; Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–Special Focus Competition: The U.S.-Russia Program: Improving Research and Educational Activities in Higher Education CFDA 84.116S |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joyce Mays
Management Analyst Phone 202-245-6122 joyce.mays@ed.gov Program Manager: Krish Mathur FIPSE–Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education 1990 K Street, NW., Room 6155 Washington, DC 20006-8544 Telephone: 202) 502-7512 or by e-mail: Email:krish.mathur@ed.gov. |
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