This grant, the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia (UGRAD), is for public and private non-profit organizations to administer a vital international exchange initiative. The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs seeks proposals to manage the selection, placement, monitoring, and alumni activities for the FY 2011 program. It offers scholarships to outstanding students from countries including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan for one year of non-degree study at U.S. universities across diverse academic fields. Eligible organizations must have at least four years of international exchange program experience. The grant aims to support a minimum of 135 participants, maximizing the number of scholarships awarded.
Opportunity ID: 56954
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-E-EUR-11-04 |
| 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: | 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: | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 02, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,995,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,995,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: | 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 for the administration of the FY 2011 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia (UGRAD). The total amount of funding for this award will be up to $3,995,000, pending the availability of FY 2011 funds. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in IRS regulation 26 CFR 1.501(c) (3) may submit proposals to administer the 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. The UGRAD Program selects outstanding students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to receive scholarships for one year of non-degree study at U.S. institutions of higher education. Scholarships are available in the fields of accounting, agriculture, anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, economics, education, engineering, environmental management, geology, hospitality management, international relations, journalism/mass communications, law, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, urban planning, and U.S. studies. Funding should support a minimum of 135 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:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 56954 Full Announcement-1 -> fy2011 rfpg ugrad.pdf
Folder 56954 Full Announcement-1 -> pogify2011_ugrad.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-EUR-11-04 | Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia | PKG00020721 | Aug 30, 2010 | Oct 01, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
56954 SF424-2.0.pdf
56954 Budget-1.1.pdf
56954 Project-1.1.pdf
56954 SF424A-1.0.pdf
56954 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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