The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is offering the One-Time Competitive Grants Program – Competition A, dedicating $4 million to academic programs. This grant is for public or private non-profit organizations (501(c)(3)) to support international exchanges. The purpose is to increase mutual understanding and build relationships between the people of the United States and their counterparts in other countries, specifically benefiting populations not addressed by existing exchanges. Applicants may submit only one proposal to either Competition A or Competition B, and administer only one activity under Competition A. The Bureau welcomes applications from both new and previous grantees.
Opportunity ID: 52505
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-10-ONE-TIME-COMP-A |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | One-time Competitive Grants Program – Competition A – Academic Programs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.014 — One-Time International Exchange Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 05, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: | This competition is one of two competitions that the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is conducting in accordance with the Conference Report (House Report 111-366) accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (P.L. 111-117) under Division F of the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriation Act 2010, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs in support of an $8 million One-Time Competitive Grants Program. All applications must be submitted by public or private non-profit organizations, meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Total funding for this One-Time Competitive Grants Program is $8 million. Four million dollars will be dedicated to Competition A Academic Programs One-time Grants Program reference number ECA/A-10-One-time-Comp-A , and $4 million will be dedicated to and announced simultaneously in a separate RFGP Competition B Professional, Cultural and Youth One-time Grants Program reference number ECA/PE/C-10-One-time-Comp-B. Please note: The Bureau reserves the right to reallocate funds it has initially allocated to each of these two competitions, based upon factors such as the number of applications received and responsiveness to the review criteria outlined in each of the solicitations. Applicants may submit only ONE proposal (TOTAL) to ONE of the two competitions referenced above. In addition, applicants under this competition (ECA/A-10-One-time-Comp- A) may apply to administer only one of the listed activities (total). If multiple proposals are received from the same applicant, all submissions will be declared technically ineligible and will be given no further consideration in the review process. Eligible applicants are strongly encouraged to read both RFGPs thoroughly, 2 prior to developing and submitting proposals, to ensure that proposed activities are appropriate and responsive to the goals, objectives and criteria outlined in the solicitations. As further directed by the Congress, The program shall be only for the actual exchange of people and should benefit a population that is not being addressed through existing authorized exchanges. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces a competition for grants that support international exchanges in order to increase mutual understanding and build relationships, through individuals and organizations, between the people of the United States and their counterparts in other countries. The Bureau welcomes proposals from organizations that have not received a previous grant from the Bureau as well as from those which have; see eligibility information below and in section III. |
| Link to Additional Information: | One-time Competitive Grants Program Competition A Academic Programs |
| 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 52505 Full Announcement-1 -> 2010 onetime rfgp combined draft final.pdf
Folder 52505 Full Announcement-1 -> 2010 onetime pogi combined final.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-10-ONE-TIME-COMP-A | One-time Competitive Grants Program Competition A Academic Programs | PKG00016943 | Mar 05, 2010 | Apr 12, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
52505 SF424-2.0.pdf
52505 Budget-1.1.pdf
52505 Project-1.1.pdf
52505 SF424A-1.0.pdf
52505 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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