The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is offering this grant to administer the FY2010 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan. This grant is for US-based public and private non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. The purpose is to organize and carry out academic exchange activities for students from underrepresented sectors in Pakistan. The recipient organization will be responsible for placing at least 100 foreign students at accredited U.S. institutions (50 for fall 2010, 50 for spring 2011). Key responsibilities include student travel, orientation, enrichment programming, advising, monitoring, pre-return activities, evaluation, and alumni follow-up. Funding up to $2,000,000 is anticipated for administrative and program costs.
Opportunity ID: 51325
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-E-SCA-10-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan |
| 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: | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 16, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private 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 to administer the FY2010 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan. 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 academic exchange activities for students from underrepresented sectors in Pakistan. The recipient organization will be responsible for the following aspects of the program: placement of no less than 100 foreign students at accredited U.S. institutions (50 for fall semester 2010, 50 spring semester 2011) student travel to the U.S., orientation, enrichment programming, advising, monitoring and support, pre-return activities, evaluation, and follow-up with program alumni. Support for this program is being provided from special FY2009/FY2010 supplemental funds that have been appropriated to the Department. It is anticipated that the total amount of funding for FY2010 administrative and program costs will be $2,000,000 pending availability of funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 51325 Full Announcement-1 -> fy10 global ugrad pakistan rfgp rev 2.pdf
Folder 51325 Full Announcement-1 -> fy10 global ugrad pakistan pogi rev 2.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-SCA-10-01 | Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan | PKG00016041 | Jan 26, 2010 | Feb 15, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
51325 SF424-2.0.pdf
51325 Budget-1.1.pdf
51325 Project-1.1.pdf
51325 SF424A-1.0.pdf
51325 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
