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- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.011 Academic Exchange Programs Special Academic Exchange Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 11, 2009 and posted on Dec 11, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 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 $10,420,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,420,000.00 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State competition, issued through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and specifically its Office of Global Educational Programs, to select a single organization to administer the Gilman Scholarship on the government’s behalf. The core purpose of the program is to support academic study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students, and the funded recipient would be responsible for running the scholarship program operations rather than using the award primarily for its own internal projects. The mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals an ongoing partnership with substantial federal involvement in planning, oversight, and key decisions during the period of performance.
This opportunity was posted on December 11, 2009, with an application deadline of February 12, 2010, and it was archived the day after the close. ECA anticipated making one award under this competition, meaning applicants were competing to become the national administrator of the program. The estimated total funding available was $10,420,000, and the listed award ceiling matched that amount, indicating the selected administrator could receive up to the full projected program total under the agreement. The program is associated with CFDA number 19.011, which covers Academic Exchange Programs and Special Academic Exchange Programs, aligning the scholarship with the State Department’s broader educational and cultural exchange mission.
Eligibility was open primarily to public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). The eligibility listing also references institutions of higher education, including private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, while also noting that full eligibility details and any additional conditions were contained in the full announcement. A cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated as “Yes,” so applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner support consistent with the terms described in the full solicitation.
In practical terms, the selected organization would be expected to administer a scholarship program for U.S. undergraduates studying outside the United States. Administration generally implies responsibilities such as outreach and applicant recruitment, application intake and eligibility screening, selection processes and coordination with reviewers, award issuance and financial controls, participant advising and compliance monitoring, reporting and performance measurement, and coordination with ECA on program policies and outcomes. Because it is a cooperative agreement, the awardee would likely work closely with the agency on implementation details, branding and communications, and program integrity requirements, with ECA retaining an active role throughout.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the notice provided a specific point of contact at the Department of State: Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity for?
This is a U.S. Department of State funding competition to select a single organization to administer the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program on the U.S. government’s behalf. The program’s core purpose is to support academic study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students, and the funded recipient would run the scholarship’s operations.
2) Who is offering the opportunity?
The opportunity is a U.S. Department of State competition issued through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically ECA’s Office of Global Educational Programs.
3) What type of award is this?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates an ongoing partnership with substantial federal involvement in planning, oversight, and key decisions during the period of performance.
4) Is this funding meant for an organization’s internal projects?
No. The description indicates the recipient would be responsible for running the scholarship program operations rather than using the award primarily for its own internal projects.
5) How many awards did ECA anticipate making?
ECA anticipated making one award under this competition. Applicants were competing to become the national administrator of the Gilman Scholarship program.
6) What is the estimated amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding available was $10,420,000, and the listed award ceiling matched that amount. This indicates the selected administrator could receive up to the full projected program total under the cooperative agreement.
7) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA number 19.011, which covers Academic Exchange Programs and Special Academic Exchange Programs.
8) When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on December 11, 2009, with an application deadline of February 12, 2010.
9) What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The notice indicates it was archived the day after the close of the application period, meaning it is no longer open for submissions under that posting.
10) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open primarily to public and private nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). The eligibility listing also referenced institutions of higher education, including private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. The notice also states that full eligibility details and any additional conditions were contained in the full announcement.
11) Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated as "Yes," meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner support consistent with the terms described in the full solicitation.
12) What would the selected organization be expected to do?
The selected organization would be expected to administer a scholarship program for U.S. undergraduates studying outside the United States. Administration generally implies responsibilities such as outreach and applicant recruitment, application intake and eligibility screening, selection processes and coordination with reviewers, award issuance and financial controls, participant advising and compliance monitoring, reporting and performance measurement, and coordination with ECA on program policies and outcomes.
13) What does "administer the scholarship program" typically include?
Based on the description provided, administration generally includes: outreach and recruitment, managing application intake, screening for eligibility, organizing the selection process and working with reviewers, issuing awards and maintaining financial controls, advising participants and monitoring compliance, completing reporting and performance measurement, and coordinating with ECA on policies and outcomes.
14) How involved is the federal government during the award?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the description indicates substantial federal involvement. The awardee would likely work closely with ECA on implementation details, branding and communications, and program integrity requirements, with ECA retaining an active role throughout the period of performance.
15) What is the scholarship program’s target participant group?
The program supports academic study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students studying outside the United States.
16) Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
The notice provided a point of contact at the Department of State: Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
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