Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A S A 08 06
Apply for ECA A S A 08 06
- 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 "EducationUSA Advising Services in Eurasia and Central Asia" 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 Oct 11, 2007 and posted on Oct 11, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 13, 2007. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $530,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Global Educational Programs (Educational Information and Resources Branch) announced a discretionary grant competition to fund EducationUSA advising services across two regions: Eurasia and Central Asia. The program is meant to support EducationUSA operations that provide guidance and information about studying in the United States, delivered through advising centers and related outreach in the listed countries. The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the government expects an active partnership role during implementation rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
Geographically, the competition covers two distinct groupings. The Eurasia portion includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine. The Central Asia portion includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. ECA anticipated making two awards total, which strongly suggests one award would cover Eurasia and a second award would cover Central Asia, each aligned to the separate funding amounts and regional scopes described in the announcement.
In terms of funding, the estimated total funding across both regions was $650,000. Of that, the anticipated amount for Eurasia in fiscal year 2008 was $530,000, and the anticipated amount for Central Asia was $120,000. The listed award ceiling of $530,000 aligns with the Eurasia maximum, indicating that the larger award would not exceed that figure. Because the announcement frames these as anticipated amounts, final amounts would typically depend on availability of funds and the final approved program design and budget.
Eligible applicants included U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other applicants as described in the full announcement. The notice also specified a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) toward the project, with the exact expectations and acceptable forms of match explained in the full solicitation.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number ECA-AS-A-08-06, with a posting date of October 11, 2007. The application deadline was November 13, 2007, and the opportunity was archived on November 14, 2007. The CFDA number was listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which is sometimes used when a more specific CFDA program identifier is not provided in the summary record.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the posted point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov. The summary record directs readers to the complete announcement for the detailed program requirements, eligibility clarifications, cost-share specifics, and any region-specific expectations for operating EducationUSA advising services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant competition announced by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Global Educational Programs (Educational Information and Resources Branch) to fund EducationUSA advising services in two regions: Eurasia and Central Asia.
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to support EducationUSA operations that provide guidance and information about studying in the United States. Services are delivered through EducationUSA advising centers and related outreach activities in the countries listed in the announcement summary.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates the U.S. government expects an active partnership role during implementation, rather than simply providing funds with minimal involvement.
Which regions are covered by this competition?
The competition covers two groupings: Eurasia and Central Asia, as defined in the announcement.
Which countries are included in the Eurasia region for this opportunity?
Eurasia includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine.
Which countries are included in the Central Asia region for this opportunity?
Central Asia includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
How many awards did ECA anticipate making?
ECA anticipated making two awards total.
Does the announcement indicate how the awards might be divided between regions?
The summary strongly suggests one award would cover Eurasia and a second award would cover Central Asia, aligned to the separate regional scopes and funding amounts described.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding across both regions was $650,000.
How much funding was anticipated for the Eurasia portion?
The anticipated amount for Eurasia in fiscal year 2008 was $530,000.
How much funding was anticipated for the Central Asia portion?
The anticipated amount for Central Asia was $120,000.
What is the award ceiling listed in the summary?
The listed award ceiling was $530,000, which aligns with the anticipated maximum amount for the Eurasia award.
Are the funding amounts guaranteed?
The amounts were described as anticipated. Final amounts would typically depend on the availability of funds and the final approved program design and budget.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other applicants as described in the full announcement.
Are institutions of higher education allowed to apply?
Yes. The summary lists public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education as eligible applicants. It also notes that 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible, except for institutions of higher education within that nonprofit category.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice specified a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources to the project.
What forms of cost share are expected?
The summary indicates cost share could include cash and/or allowable in-kind support, with the exact expectations and acceptable forms explained in the full solicitation.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was ECA-AS-A-08-06.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was October 11, 2007.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 13, 2007.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on November 14, 2007.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which may be used when a more specific CFDA identifier is not provided in the summary record.
Where can applicants find the detailed program requirements and cost-share specifics?
The summary record directs readers to the complete announcement for detailed program requirements, eligibility clarifications, cost-share specifics, and any region-specific expectations for operating EducationUSA advising services.
Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The posted point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
What kinds of services are being supported under EducationUSA in this announcement?
The supported services are EducationUSA advising operations that provide guidance and information about studying in the United States, delivered through advising centers and related outreach in the listed countries.
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