The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has launched the “FY 2024 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students” (IDEAS) Program, under the Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0010162. With an award ceiling of $2.1 million, the program is set to revolutionize study abroad opportunities for U.S. students, focusing on enhancing diversity and broadening the institutional base of study abroad programs. This initiative represents a significant effort by the U.S. government to foster international understanding and cooperation through educational exchange.
The IDEAS Program aims to expand the range of higher education institutions offering study abroad programs, including community colleges, Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and institutions in states with traditionally lower participation rates in study abroad programs. It also seeks to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups, such as first-generation students, racial/ethnic minority students, students with disabilities, and students from underrepresented academic disciplines, in these programs. Furthermore, the program encourages the exploration of new, safe overseas destinations, especially those less frequented by study abroad students. The program comprises two main components: the administration of small grants to facilitate the expansion and diversification of study abroad programs in line with U.S. foreign policy goals, and the implementation of capacity-building initiatives for the U.S. higher education community. These initiatives, which include workshops, seminars, and training sessions, are designed to increase U.S. student mobility and broaden their global perspectives. The IDEAS Program is a strategic move to make international education more accessible and inclusive, aligning with the broader goals of promoting mutual understanding and global engagement among future generations.
Opportunity ID: 351447
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010160 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2024 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators |
| 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 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.401 — Academic Exchange Programs – Scholars |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 21, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 (ECA/A/E/USS), Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), invites proposal submissions from U.S. public and private academic and cultural institutions, exchange-of-persons, and other not-for-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) (see section C.) Eligibility Information) for the design and implementation of three Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Secondary Educators to take place over the course of approximately five weeks in summer 2025. See details in the NOFO in section A.4.) Program Administration.
The SUSIs for Secondary Educators will provide multinational groups of experienced secondary-level educators with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, education, culture, values, and institutions. The program will be designed to strengthen curricula and improve the quality of teaching about the United States in secondary schools and academic institutions abroad. Two of the Institutes will be for teachers; one Institute will be for secondary-level education administrators and other educational professionals, including, but not limited to, curriculum developers, ministry of education officials, teacher trainers, and textbook writers. Each Institute will have a four-week academic residency at a U.S. academic institution and a one-week integrated study tour that will expose the participants to a community (or multiple communities) representing a culture and/or region distinct from that of their academic residency. Each Institute will host approximately 20 participants, for a total of approximately 60 foreign secondary educators across three Institutes. More Information on the Institutes can be found in the NOFO in section A.4.) Program Administration. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Hans Posey
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Click on the following link(s) to view the related information:
| Description | Link | Last Updated Date/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities | https://eca.state.gov/organizational-funding/open-grant-solicitations | Dec 12, 2023 10:33:13 AM EST |
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