Opportunity Information: Apply for NEA 10 AW 023 MENA 060310
Apply for NEA 10 AW 023 MENA 060310
- The Middle East Partnership Initiative in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Algerian University Linkage Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 3, 2010 and posted on Jun 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Algerian University Linkage Program is a U.S. Department of State-funded grant competition, administered through the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Algiers, aimed at expanding structured partnerships between Algerian and U.S. universities. The core idea is to strengthen Algeria's higher education sector through sustained, practical cooperation that improves teaching, curriculum, and institutional capacity while also deepening people-to-people ties. The Embassy's Public Affairs Section (PAS) is looking for one implementing partner to design and manage a set of linkages connecting two to three U.S. universities with two to three Algerian universities. The Algerian partner universities will be selected in consultation with the Algerian government (notably the Ministry responsible for education and higher education), with an emphasis on reaching institutions in areas where the Embassy wants more outreach. The implementing organization is responsible for identifying appropriate U.S. university partners that match the needs and priorities of the selected Algerian institutions.
The opportunity is grounded in the view that Algeria has a strong historical tradition in higher education, but that conflict and instability weakened institutions, programs, and resources. Algerian leaders and university stakeholders have expressed that collaboration with Western institutions, especially U.S. universities, is a fast and credible route to modernization and reform. From the U.S. government perspective, the program also supports broader mission goals: strengthening local institutions, improving prospects for young people, and indirectly reducing vulnerability to extremist recruitment by expanding educational quality, employability, and constructive civic engagement. In practical terms, the program is designed to go beyond ceremonial partnerships by focusing on tangible improvements such as curriculum updates, teaching methods, educational technologies, and stronger bridges between universities and the labor market.
The program highlights five major areas of activity that applicants are expected to incorporate into their proposed linkage model. First is English language capacity, reflecting strong demand in Algeria for English as a competitive skill and the need to develop both student proficiency and a pipeline of well-trained English teachers. Second is curriculum review and revision across departments, including updates to course content and degree requirements, along with recommendations for rebuilding libraries and research collections in targeted disciplines. Third is real-time instruction through distance learning tools, specifically videoconferencing and related technologies that allow students and faculty in both countries to interact live and collaborate without constant travel. Fourth is a limited number of highly selective short-term exchanges for faculty, staff, and students that are directly tied to project objectives and intentionally designed not to duplicate existing exchange programs. Fifth is the establishment of university career development centers modeled on U.S. practices, intended to close the gap between academia and the private sector by offering job readiness support, building employer partnerships, reducing graduate unemployment pressures, and providing services such as resume and interview workshops, proposal-development assistance, and alumni advising even years after graduation.
In terms of academic focus, PAS Algiers expects each linkage to concentrate on two to three disciplines, ensuring depth rather than overly broad activities. While proposals are not strictly limited to a fixed set of subjects, the announcement signals specific Algerian interests that can serve as strong anchors for linkages: English, education, business administration and project management, information technology, and petroleum sciences and engineering. Applicants are expected to design coherent packages that connect these academic areas to the program's capacity-building goals, such as modern pedagogy, updated curricula, technology-enabled instruction, and workforce alignment.
The intended impact is both educational and societal. Educationally, the program aims to modernize instruction, improve institutional practices, expand access to up-to-date learning resources, and create durable professional networks. Diplomatically and culturally, it is intended to deepen mutual understanding by moving beyond superficial perceptions that each country may hold about the other, replacing them with long-term professional relationships and sustained collaboration. The announcement also frames higher education as a pillar for stronger civil society, with the potential to help address social and economic challenges and to encourage respect for human rights and democratic principles through improved institutions and expanded opportunity.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant competition using a cooperative agreement structure, meaning the U.S. government expects substantial involvement in guiding or partnering on implementation. The competition anticipates a single award with total funding of $2,000,000, with both the floor and ceiling set at $2,000,000, and no cost-sharing requirement. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. The funding opportunity number is NEA 10 AW 023 MENA 060310, it was posted June 3, 2010, and the application closing date listed is July 6, 2010, with an archive date of August 5, 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Algerian University Linkage Program
What is the Algerian University Linkage Program?
The Algerian University Linkage Program is a U.S. Department of State-funded grant competition administered through the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Algiers. It is designed to expand structured, practical partnerships between Algerian and U.S. universities to strengthen Algeria's higher education sector and deepen people-to-people ties.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program aims to build sustained, hands-on cooperation that improves teaching, updates curricula, strengthens institutional capacity, and creates long-term professional relationships between Algerian and U.S. higher education institutions.
Who is running and overseeing this opportunity?
The opportunity is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered through the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Algiers. The Embassy's Public Affairs Section (PAS) is leading the program on the Embassy side.
How many awards are expected?
The competition anticipates a single award.
What type of award is it?
This is a discretionary grant competition using a cooperative agreement structure, which means the U.S. government expects substantial involvement in guiding or partnering on implementation.
How much funding is available?
Total funding is $2,000,000. Both the minimum (floor) and maximum (ceiling) award amount are set at $2,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing requirement is stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
What does PAS Algiers want the implementing partner to do?
PAS Algiers is looking for one implementing partner to design and manage a set of university linkages connecting two to three U.S. universities with two to three Algerian universities.
How many universities are expected to participate?
The model described calls for linkages connecting two to three U.S. universities with two to three Algerian universities.
Who selects the Algerian partner universities?
Algerian partner universities will be selected in consultation with the Algerian government, notably the ministry responsible for education and higher education, with an emphasis on reaching institutions in areas where the Embassy seeks more outreach.
Who identifies the U.S. university partners?
The implementing organization is responsible for identifying appropriate U.S. university partners that match the needs and priorities of the selected Algerian institutions.
What is meant by "structured partnerships" in this program?
The program emphasizes partnerships that go beyond ceremonial agreements and instead deliver tangible improvements such as curriculum updates, improved teaching methods, educational technologies, and stronger bridges between universities and the labor market.
Why is this program being offered?
The program is grounded in the view that Algeria has a strong tradition in higher education but that conflict and instability weakened institutions, programs, and resources. Algerian leaders and stakeholders have expressed that collaboration with Western institutions, particularly U.S. universities, is a credible way to support modernization and reform.
What broader outcomes does the U.S. government associate with the program?
From the U.S. government perspective, strengthening higher education can improve prospects for young people and indirectly reduce vulnerability to extremist recruitment by improving educational quality, employability, and constructive civic engagement.
What major activity areas are applicants expected to include?
The announcement highlights five major areas applicants are expected to incorporate into the linkage model: (1) English language capacity, (2) curriculum review and revision, (3) real-time instruction via distance learning tools, (4) a limited number of highly selective short-term exchanges, and (5) establishment of university career development centers modeled on U.S. practices.
What does the program mean by building English language capacity?
English language capacity is emphasized due to strong demand in Algeria for English as a competitive skill. The program aims to strengthen student proficiency and develop a pipeline of well-trained English teachers.
What is included under curriculum review and revision?
Curriculum work includes reviewing and updating course content and degree requirements. It also includes making recommendations for rebuilding libraries and research collections in targeted disciplines.
What kind of distance learning is expected?
The program specifically calls for real-time instruction using videoconferencing and related technologies so students and faculty in both countries can interact live and collaborate without constant travel.
Are exchanges part of the program?
Yes, but only a limited number of highly selective short-term exchanges for faculty, staff, and students. These exchanges must be directly tied to project objectives and intentionally designed not to duplicate existing exchange programs.
What are the expected career development center activities?
The program calls for establishing university career development centers modeled on U.S. practices to close the gap between academia and the private sector. Services highlighted include job readiness support, employer partnership-building, resume and interview workshops, proposal-development assistance, and alumni advising even years after graduation.
How many academic disciplines should each linkage focus on?
PAS Algiers expects each linkage to concentrate on two to three disciplines to ensure depth rather than overly broad activities.
What academic areas are highlighted as strong anchors for linkages?
While proposals are not strictly limited to a fixed set of subjects, the announcement signals Algerian interests that can serve as strong anchors: English, education, business administration and project management, information technology, and petroleum sciences and engineering.
What kind of results is the program aiming for in teaching and learning?
The intended educational impact includes modernizing instruction, improving institutional practices, expanding access to up-to-date learning resources, and creating durable professional networks.
What diplomatic or cultural impact is expected?
The program is intended to deepen mutual understanding by moving beyond superficial perceptions and building long-term professional relationships and sustained collaboration between Algerian and U.S. participants and institutions.
Does the program connect higher education to civil society goals?
Yes. The announcement frames higher education as a pillar for stronger civil society and suggests improved institutions and expanded opportunity can help address social and economic challenges and encourage respect for human rights and democratic principles.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NEA 10 AW 023 MENA 060310.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2010. The application closing date listed is July 6, 2010. The archive date is August 5, 2010.
Which Embassy office is specifically mentioned?
The U.S. Embassy in Algiers Public Affairs Section (PAS) is specifically mentioned as seeking the implementing partner and shaping the linkage model.
What does the program mean by improving university-to-labor-market connections?
The program emphasizes bridging academia and the private sector, including through career development centers that provide job readiness services and employer partnerships, with the goal of reducing graduate unemployment pressures and improving employability.
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