This grant is for the purpose of inviting proposals to design and implement five distinct Study of the United States Institutes. Offered by the Branch for the Study of the United States, Office of Academic Exchange Programs, these six-week programs, commencing June 2011, aim to provide multinational experienced educators with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. Four institutes will target 18 foreign university-level faculty each, focusing on American Politics, Contemporary American Literature, Religious Pluralism, or U.S. Foreign Policy. The fifth institute will cater to 30 foreign secondary educators, offering a general survey course on the U.S. Applicants are reminded to submit only one proposal to host a single institute per competition. This initiative seeks to enhance global comprehension of the United States.
Opportunity ID: 57633
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-E-USS-11-05-09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Study of the United States Institutes for Scholars and Secondary Educators |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.401 — Academic Exchange Programs – Scholars |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 17, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 28, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,520,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $360,000 |
| Award Floor: | $290,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Branch for the Study of the United States, Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, invites proposal submissions for the design and implementation of five different Study of the United States Institutes to take place over the course of six weeks beginning in June 2011, pending the availability of funds. These Institutes should provide a multinational group of experienced educators with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. Four of these Institutes will be for groups of 18 foreign university level faculty, focusing on American Politics and Political Thought, Contemporary American Literature, Religious Pluralism in the United States, and U.S. Foreign Policy. The fifth Institute will be a general survey course on the study of the United States for a group of 30 foreign secondary educators. Applicants may propose to submit one proposal to host only one Institute listed under this competition. Should an applicant submit multiple proposals under this competition, all proposals will be declared technically ineligible and given no further consideration in the review process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Study of the United States Institutes for Scholars and Secondary Educators |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 57633 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp fy-11 susi scholars .pdf
Folder 57633 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi fy-11 susi scholars.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.401 | ECA-A-E-USS-11-05-09 | Study of the United States Institutes for Scholars and Secondary Educators | PKG00021316 | Sep 17, 2010 | Oct 27, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
57633 SF424-2.0.pdf
57633 Budget-1.1.pdf
57633 Project-1.1.pdf
57633 SF424A-1.0.pdf
57633 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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