The U.S. Embassy in South Africa, through the Public Affairs Section, is offering a grant to support the 2018/2019 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds program. This grant aims to assist highly qualified students in covering up-front costs such as international and domestic airfare, visa fees, and settling-in allowance. The selected grantee will manage two phases of the EducationUSA selection process, including coordination of standardized tests and travel logistics for approximately 14-18 students. Grant applicants must exhibit proficiency in fund management, logistical coordination, and timely payments. The authorized funding source for this opportunity is the Fulbright-Hays Act. Closing date for submissions is Jan 18, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 299362
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SSF75018GR0002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2018/2019 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds program |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | EducationUSA |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $76,320 |
| Award Ceiling: | $76,320 |
| Award Floor: | $60,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. and South African registered not-for-profit civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: | U.S. Embassy South Africa Public Affairs Section, U.S. Department of State (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding has been requested for the following project: The grantee will work in coordination with the Public Affairs Sections in Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg in support of the 2018/2019 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds program. This program assists highly qualified students who are likely to be awarded full financial aid from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front costs of international and domestic airfare, visa fees, SEVIS fees, and settling-in allowance. U.S. Mission to South Africa EducationUSA advisors located in Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg will select and advise the Opportunity Funds students. Institutions interested in bidding on this grant are asked to submit a quote to administer the Opportunity Funds of US$76,320 and manage two phases of the EducationUSA selection process. The first phase requires coordination and payment for qualified perspective students to take standardized tests. The second phase requires the recipient to manage the travel logistics of approximately 14-18 students, including visa and SEVIS fees, international airfare, domestic airfare, settling-in allowance, and other related expenses. The grantee will communicate with the students, coordinate visa appointments at the appropriate U.S. consulate, make travel arrangements for domestic and international travel, and coordinate payment to the student of settling-in and other related allowances. The successful grantee will demonstrate an ability to effectively handle funds, coordinate logistics, and finalize payments in a timely manner. The authorizing statute for this funding opportunity is the Fulbright-Hays Act. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mark Dobson
PAS Management Specialist Phone 01127124314640 Email:dobsonml@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 299362 Full Announcement-EducationUSA NOFO 2018-2018 -> NOFO Application Budget EducationUSA.pdf
Folder 299362 Full Announcement-EducationUSA NOFO 2018-2018 -> NOFO Application Narrative EducationUSA.pdf
Folder 299362 Full Announcement-EducationUSA NOFO 2018-2018 -> EdUSA NOFO 2018-19.pdf
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