Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A 08 ONE TIME COMP A
Apply for ECA A 08 ONE TIME COMP A
- 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 "Congressionally Mandated One time Grants Program for Academic Programs" 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 Apr 2, 2008 and posted on Mar 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 19 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having 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) Private institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Congressionally Mandated One time Grants Program for Academic Programs (Funding Opportunity Number ECA A 08 ONE TIME COMP A) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It was created in response to direction in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Division J, Public Law 110-161) under the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs account. The overall initiative is a one-time, 10 million competitive grants program, split into two parallel competitions: one focused on Academic Programs (this announcement) and another focused on Professional and Cultural Programs (referenced separately as ECA/PE/C 08 One time Comp. B). While each competition was initially allocated 5 million, ECA notes it can reallocate funds between the two competitions depending on the volume and quality of applications received.
For this Academic Programs competition specifically, ECA estimated total funding of 5,000,000 and expected to make about 19 awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range from a floor of 225,000 to a ceiling of 2,200,000. The opportunity indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget (the detailed rules and acceptable forms of match are referenced as being in the full announcement). The funding activity category is listed as "Other" with a note to consult the full announcement for clarification, and the CFDA number is shown as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which typically signals the listing is not tied to a standard CFDA program code in the summary record.
Eligibility is centered on organizations that meet federal nonprofit requirements. Applications must be submitted by public or private nonprofit organizations that qualify under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). The eligible applicant types listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education, along with a general "others" category that points back to the full announcement for any additional eligibility details or limitations. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at established nonprofit and higher education entities capable of administering academic exchange or academic-focused programming consistent with ECA's educational and cultural exchange mission, with the exact programmatic priorities and requirements spelled out in the full solicitation.
Timing for the competition was straightforward and tight. The notice was posted March 28, 2008, with a creation date of April 2, 2008, and an application deadline of April 24, 2008. The record shows the archive date as April 25, 2008, indicating it was a one-time, time-limited funding round rather than an ongoing annual program. Applicants were directed to the full announcement hosted on ECA's website for complete instructions, required forms, evaluation criteria, and other compliance details. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled the Congressionally Mandated One time Grants Program for Academic Programs. The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA A 08 ONE TIME COMP A.
Which federal agency runs this competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
Why was this grant program created?
The program was created in response to direction in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Division J, Public Law 110-161) under the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs account.
Is this part of a larger funding initiative?
Yes. It is part of a one-time, $10 million competitive grants initiative that is split into two parallel competitions: one focused on Academic Programs (this announcement) and another focused on Professional and Cultural Programs (referenced separately as ECA/PE/C 08 One time Comp. B).
How is the total $10 million initiative divided between the two competitions?
ECA initially allocated $5 million to the Academic Programs competition and $5 million to the Professional and Cultural Programs competition, but noted it could reallocate funds between the two competitions depending on the volume and quality of applications received.
How much funding was expected to be available for the Academic Programs competition?
For the Academic Programs competition specifically, ECA estimated total funding of $5,000,000.
How many awards did ECA expect to make under this Academic Programs competition?
ECA expected to make about 19 awards.
What was the anticipated award size range?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from a floor of $225,000 to a ceiling of $2,200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
Where are the detailed cost share/match rules explained?
The summary notes that detailed rules and acceptable forms of match are referenced as being in the full announcement.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Applications had to be submitted by public or private nonprofit organizations that qualify under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). Eligible applicant types listed include: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. The listing also includes an "others" category that points back to the full announcement for any additional eligibility details or limitations.
Does an applicant need to have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Eligibility is centered on organizations meeting federal nonprofit requirements, and the announcement states applications must be submitted by public or private nonprofit organizations that qualify under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. The eligible applicant types include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education.
Is this grant aimed at individual applicants?
No. Based on the eligibility description provided, the opportunity is aimed at organizations (nonprofits and higher education institutions), not individuals.
What is the focus of this specific competition?
This announcement is the Academic Programs competition within the broader one-time ECA grants initiative.
Is there a separate competition for non-academic activities?
Yes. The broader initiative includes a separate parallel competition focused on Professional and Cultural Programs, referenced as ECA/PE/C 08 One time Comp. B.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with a note to consult the full announcement for clarification.
What CFDA number is associated with this listing?
The CFDA number shown is 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which generally indicates the summary record is not tied to a standard CFDA program code.
When was the notice posted and when were applications due?
The notice was posted March 28, 2008. The application deadline was April 24, 2008.
What are the creation and archive dates listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is listed as April 2, 2008, and the archive date is April 25, 2008.
Does the archive date suggest this was a recurring program?
No. The archive date (April 25, 2008), combined with the description of a one-time initiative, indicates it was a one-time, time-limited funding round rather than an ongoing annual program.
Where were applicants directed to find full instructions and required forms?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement hosted on ECA's website for complete instructions, required forms, evaluation criteria, and other compliance details.
Who is the contact for technical issues accessing the announcement?
The listed contact for technical issues accessing the announcement is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
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