This grant, offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), is for the administration of the FY 2013 Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program. It aims to support vocational and academic study for underserved, non-elite Tunisian students, particularly women, at accredited American community colleges. The program provides quality education, leadership and professional skills development, practical experience, and promotes mutual understanding of American society. The recipient organization will be responsible for student recruitment, selection, placement, travel, pre-departure orientation, enrichment activities, advising, and alumni engagement. Consortia of U.S. community colleges and eligible non-profit organizations are invited to apply for this program, which has an approximate funding level of $4,625,000.
Opportunity ID: 203415
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-S-U-13-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program |
| 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: | Oct 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 09, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 09, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 10, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,625,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,625,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2013 Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program which will support study by current undergraduate students and young people wishing to improve vocational skills from underrepresented sectors and parts of Tunisia at accredited American community colleges throughout the United States. As part of the United States Government‟s Tunisia Scholarship Fund, the Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program provides quality educational study, leadership and professional skills development, practical professional experience, community engagement, and programming that builds mutual understanding and knowledge about American society and culture to underserved, non-elite Tunisian students, particularly women. Consortia of accredited U.S. community colleges and public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) in the United States may submit proposals to cooperate with the Bureau in the administration and implementation of the FY 2013 Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program. Consortia of accredited U.S. community colleges and other combinations of multiple accredited community college campuses are encouraged to apply. The recipient organization will be responsible for the following aspects of the Program: recruitment, selection, and placement of Tunisian students for one academic year at accredited U.S. community colleges offering certificate programs in eligible fields of study; student travel to and from the United States; pre-departure orientation; enrichment programming; advising, monitoring, and support; pre-return activities; evaluation; and followup with program alumni. Support for this program is being provided from the FY 2012 Middle East Response Fund (MERF) carried over to FY 2013 for obligation. For planning purposes, the Bureau invites proposals from eligible organizations for a program at a total funding level of 3 approximately $4,625,000, pending availability of FY 2013 funds for this program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program |
| 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 203415 Full Announcement-1 -> final tunisia cci pogi 092512.pdf
Folder 203415 Full Announcement-1 -> final tunisia cci rfgp 092512.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-S-U-13-02 | Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program | PKG00148870 | Oct 05, 2012 | Nov 09, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
203415 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
203415 Budget-1.1.pdf
203415 Project-1.1.pdf
203415 SF424A-1.0.pdf
203415 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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