This grant, offered by the Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, seeks proposals to administer the FY 2014 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) in Eurasia and Central Asia. Up to $1,745,600 is available for qualified public and private non-profit organizations with over four years of experience in international exchange programs. The UGRAD program provides scholarships for outstanding students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. These scholarships enable non-degree study for one semester or one academic year at U.S. higher education institutions across all fields. The funding aims to support a minimum of 59 participants, with efforts encouraged to maximize the number of awards.
Opportunity ID: 238900
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAAE-14-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia |
| 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: | none |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2013 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,745,600 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | none |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | Executive Summary: The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2014 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia, UGRAD. The total amount of funding for this award will be up to $1,745,600, pending the availability of FY 2014 funds. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in IRS regulation 26 CFR 1.501c3 may submit proposals to administer recruitment, selection, placement, monitoring, evaluation, follow-on, and alumni activities for the UGRAD program. Organizations with less than four years experience in conducting international exchange programs are not eligible for this competition. See Section III.3. Other Eligibility Requirements for further information. The UGRAD Program selects outstanding students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ru ssia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, to receive scholarships for one semester or one academic year of non-degree study at U.S. institutions of higher education. Scholarships are available in all fields of study. Funding should support a minimum of 59 participants. Every effort should be made to maximize the number of scholarships awarded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected deadline to 09/13/2013 | Jul 31, 2013 | |
| Jul 31, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAAE-14-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia |
| 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: | none |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2013 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,745,600 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | none |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | Executive Summary: The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2014 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia, UGRAD. The total amount of funding for this award will be up to $1,745,600, pending the availability of FY 2014 funds. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in IRS regulation 26 CFR 1.501c3 may submit proposals to administer recruitment, selection, placement, monitoring, evaluation, follow-on, and alumni activities for the UGRAD program. Organizations with less than four years experience in conducting international exchange programs are not eligible for this competition. See Section III.3. Other Eligibility Requirements for further information. The UGRAD Program selects outstanding students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ru ssia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, to receive scholarships for one semester or one academic year of non-degree study at U.S. institutions of higher education. Scholarships are available in all fields of study. Funding should support a minimum of 59 participants. Every effort should be made to maximize the number of scholarships awarded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAAE-14-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia |
| 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: | none |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2013 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 05, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,745,600 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | none |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | Executive Summary: The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2014 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia, UGRAD. The total amount of funding for this award will be up to $1,745,600, pending the availability of FY 2014 funds. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in IRS regulation 26 CFR 1.501c3 may submit proposals to administer recruitment, selection, placement, monitoring, evaluation, follow-on, and alumni activities for the UGRAD program. Organizations with less than four years experience in conducting international exchange programs are not eligible for this competition. See Section III.3. Other Eligibility Requirements for further information. The UGRAD Program selects outstanding students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Ru ssia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, to receive scholarships for one semester or one academic year of non-degree study at U.S. institutions of higher education. Scholarships are available in all fields of study. Funding should support a minimum of 59 participants. Every effort should be made to maximize the number of scholarships awarded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 238900 Full Announcement-1 -> 2014_ugrad.pdf
Folder 238900 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi_2014_ugrad.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.009 | ECA-ECAAE-14-005 | Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia | PKG00182191 | Jul 31, 2013 | Sep 12, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
238900 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
238900 Budget-1.1.pdf
238900 Project-1.1.pdf
238900 SF424A-1.0.pdf
238900 SF424B-1.1.pdf