The Office of Global Educational Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is offering up to three assistance awards for the administration of the Teacher Exchange Program. This program aims to enhance the teaching and technology skills of primary and secondary teachers from the United States and partner countries, fostering global education and cultural exchange. U.S. and international teachers participate in teaching opportunities, research, and course development to bring global perspectives to classrooms. This grant supports education diplomacy, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and language proficiency development. Applications should align with the State Department’s mission and have offices in Washington, D.C. to facilitate collaboration.
Opportunity ID: 254216
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAAS-15-001 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2015 Teacher Exchange 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: | none |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 19.408 — Academic Exchange Programs – Teachers |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2014 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2014 No Explanation |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2014 No Explanation |
Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2014 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $11,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,250,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | none |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
Description: | Executive Summary: The Office of Global Educational Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for up to three assistance awards to administer components of the Office’s Teacher Exchange Program in Fiscal Year 2015. Public and private non-profit organizations or consortia or other combinations of eligible organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to cooperate with the Bureau in the administration of the Teacher Exchange Program as categorized below. To facilitate effective communication between ECA’s Teacher Exchange Branch (ECA/A/S/X) and the organization(s) cooperating on these programs, applicant organizations should have offices and staffs located in Washington, D.C. at the time of application. The Bureauâs Teacher Exchange Program advances the State Department goals of education diplomacy and outreach to youth by improving education around the world. The program enhances the teaching and technology skills of primary and secondary teachers from the United States and critical partner countries worldwide and prepares students for living in a globalized world. Participating international teachers, often women from rural and urban underserved areas, take home and integrate new and innovative methods and share authentic information about the U.S. with their students, colleagues, and communities. The program provides opportunities for U.S. teachers to teach, observe best practices overseas, pursue individualized research and develop courses. These opportunities allow K-12 teacher alumni to bring global content and insights from outstanding education systems to U.S. classrooms, schools and communities. Participating teachers help students become responsib le citizens, engage in critical thinking and develop problem solving skills, and improve their proficiency of English abroad and critical foreign languages in the U.S. The Teacher Exchange Program offers a significant multiplier effect as U.S. and international teachers return home to share knowledge and skills with thousands of students over the course of their careers. |
Link to Additional Information: | FY 2015 Teacher Exchange Program |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 254216 Full Announcement-1 -> fy15 teacher exchange program pogi.pdf
Folder 254216 Full Announcement-1 -> fy15 teacher exchange program rfgp.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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19.408 | ECA-ECAAS-15-001 | FY 2015 Teacher Exchange Program | PKG00195669 | Apr 23, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
254216 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
254216 Budget-1.1.pdf
254216 Project-1.1.pdf
254216 SF424A-1.0.pdf
254216 SF424B-1.1.pdf