The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, through its Study of the U.S. Branch, is offering this grant to design and implement twelve Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders. This grant is for accredited U.S. post-secondary education institutions and public/private non-profit organizations to host five-week academic programs. Each institute will gather 20 foreign undergraduate students, focusing on critical themes such as Civic Engagement, Global Environmental Issues, Religious Pluralism, Social Entrepreneurship, or Women’s Leadership. The purpose of this grant is to foster a deeper understanding of U.S. society, culture, and institutions among international youth. Applicants can propose to implement one or two institutes. The department anticipates awarding 6 to 12 Cooperative Agreements, contingent on FY 2013 funding.
Opportunity ID: 206054
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-E-USS-13-17-28-OY-B |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders |
| 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: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.009 — Academic Exchange Programs – Undergraduate Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 13, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,640,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $240,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 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 Study of the U.S. Branch, Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, invites proposal submissions for the design and implementation of twelve (12) Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders under five different themes: Civic Engagement, Global Environmental Issues, Religious Pluralism in the United States, Social Entrepreneurship, and Women‟s Leadership. Applicants may submit a proposal to implement one or two Institutes. Taking place over the course of five weeks at a U.S. academic institution, each Institute should be organized for a group of 20 foreign undergraduate students focusing on one of the above themes. Information on the scheduling of the Institutes and grouping of participants can be found in Section I.4. ECA plans to award 6 to 12 Cooperative Agreements for the administration of up to 12 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders and welcomes applications from accredited post-secondary education institutions in the United States and public and private non-profit organizations (see Eligibility Information, section III). The awarding of Cooperative Agreements for these programs is contingent upon the availability of FY 2013 funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders |
| 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 206054 Full Announcement-1 -> 1. budget instructions.pdf
Folder 206054 Full Announcement-1 -> global student leaders rfgp.pdf
Folder 206054 Full Announcement-1 -> 3. sample detailed budget.pdf
Folder 206054 Full Announcement-1 -> global student leaders pogi (2).pdf
Folder 206054 Full Announcement-1 -> 2. sample summary budget template.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.009 | ECA-A-E-USS-13-17-28-OY-B | Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders | PKG00151310 | Nov 08, 2012 | Dec 13, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
206054 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
206054 Budget-1.1.pdf
206054 Project-1.1.pdf
206054 SF424A-1.0.pdf
206054 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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