Opportunity Information: Apply for PAGA PAAQM 15 001
Apply for PAGA PAAQM 15 001
- The Public Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "A Diplomatic Simulations Program Project Coordination, Curriculum Design and Video Production" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 3, 2015 and posted on Feb 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $198,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $198,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Non profits, and higher education institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "A Diplomatic Simulations Program Project Coordination, Curriculum Design and Video Production" is a U.S. Department of State U.S. Diplomacy Center funding announcement seeking one organization to run and coordinate a student-focused diplomatic simulations initiative. The program is designed for both high school and college students and aims to introduce participants to diplomacy and the day-to-day work of U.S. diplomats. At the center of the effort are interactive simulations that place students in negotiation settings around global issues, with an emphasis on understanding how diplomatic outcomes are shaped through compromise, trade-offs, and the practical realities of international engagement.
The selected organization would be responsible for building out the core educational components that make the simulations usable in real classrooms or structured learning environments. Deliverables described in the opportunity include instructional videos, detailed simulation scenarios, and supporting background materials that give students enough context to meaningfully participate. In addition to the simulations themselves, the program requires lesson plans and supplemental resources, suggesting the Department is looking for a complete, teacher-ready package rather than a standalone activity. The overall focus is education and public diplomacy, with materials intended to help educators guide students through both the substance of global issues and the process of negotiation.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State is likely to have an ongoing partnership role during the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The funding activity category is education, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs). The government expects to make a single award under this announcement.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $198,000, with an award ceiling of $198,000 and an award floor of $150,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive based solely on matching.
Eligibility is broad within the nonprofit and higher education space. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again, other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. The announcement also references an "Others" category with clarification in the full text, but the main eligibility statement emphasizes nonprofits and higher education institutions.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on February 24, 2015, with an application deadline of April 22, 2015, and an archive date of May 22, 2015. For technical issues accessing the announcement through Grants.gov, the contact listed is the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726, available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "A Diplomatic Simulations Program Project Coordination, Curriculum Design and Video Production."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a U.S. Department of State opportunity, issued through the U.S. Diplomacy Center.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program supports a student-focused diplomatic simulations initiative designed to introduce participants to diplomacy and the day-to-day work of U.S. diplomats through interactive negotiation-based simulations around global issues.
Who is the target audience for the simulations?
The simulations are designed for both high school students and college students.
What learning approach does the program emphasize?
The program centers on interactive simulations that place students in negotiation settings and highlight how diplomatic outcomes are shaped through compromise, trade-offs, and practical realities of international engagement.
How many awards does the government expect to make?
The announcement indicates the government expects to make a single award.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The opportunity is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the announcement description, a cooperative agreement suggests the Department of State is likely to play an ongoing partnership role during the project rather than only providing funding and stepping back.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed for this opportunity is education.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total program funding amount is $198,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $198,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $150,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
Does the announcement include any additional eligibility category beyond nonprofits and higher education?
Yes. The announcement references an "Others" category, with clarification noted as being in the full text. The main eligibility emphasis in the provided description is on nonprofits and higher education institutions.
What organization or entity is the Department looking to fund?
The Department seeks one organization to run and coordinate the student-focused diplomatic simulations initiative and to build out the educational components that make the simulations usable in real classrooms or structured learning environments.
What types of deliverables are expected under this project?
Deliverables described include instructional videos, detailed simulation scenarios, and supporting background materials to give students enough context to participate meaningfully.
Are lesson plans required as part of the project?
Yes. The opportunity indicates the program requires lesson plans and supplemental resources.
Is the Department looking for standalone simulations or classroom-ready materials?
The description suggests the Department is looking for a complete, teacher-ready package (including lesson plans and supplemental resources), not just a standalone activity.
What is the main program focus area besides education?
The overall focus includes education and public diplomacy, with materials intended to help educators guide students through both global issue content and the negotiation process.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 24, 2015.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is April 22, 2015.
When is the archive date?
The archive date listed is May 22, 2015.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the opportunity through Grants.gov?
For technical issues accessing the announcement through Grants.gov, the listed contact is the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726.
What are the hours of operation for the Grants.gov Contact Center?
The Grants.gov Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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