Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 14 AW 161 SCA 08152014
Apply for SCAPPD 14 AW 161 SCA 08152014
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian 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 "Establishment of the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Internship Program" 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 Aug 20, 2014 and posted on Aug 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not for profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Establishment of the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Internship Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAPPD-14-AW-161-SCA-08152014) is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy competition to select one organization to run and manage the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Internship Program under a cooperative agreement. It is administered by the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy within the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, working in coordination with the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs and the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. The program sits squarely in the Department of State's public diplomacy portfolio and is framed as a practical, professional extension of U.S. exchange programming.
The core purpose of the Muskie Internship Program is to promote mutual understanding between the United States and participants from Eurasia while supporting broader goals tied to democratization and the transition to market-based economies. Rather than focusing only on classroom learning, the program emphasizes intensive professional education through hands-on work experience. The internships are intended to deepen professional competencies, expose participants to U.S. workplace norms and professional networks, and strengthen skills already developed during academic study.
In terms of program design, the grant supports placing approximately 35 to 40 Muskie Interns in the United States for four-month professional internships. A defining feature is the timing: interns begin their internships immediately after they complete their Fulbright Foreign Student Program. That sequencing signals the internship is meant to be a capstone experience that converts academic learning into practical expertise, reinforces leadership and technical skills, and helps participants return home with clearer professional direction and stronger capacity to contribute in their fields.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the Department of State expects substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an estimated total funding level of $600,000. The award ceiling is $600,000 and the floor is $400,000, suggesting applicants could propose different program scopes or cost structures within that range as long as they meet the program requirements. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants are not required to bring non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. not-for-profit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The listing categorizes eligible applicants as "Others" with additional clarification provided through that 501(c)(3) limitation, meaning typical applicants would include nonprofit exchange organizations, educational nonprofits, or similar mission-driven entities with the capacity to recruit, place, and support international interns across U.S. host organizations.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted on August 15, 2014, with an application closing date of September 4, 2014, and an archive date of October 4, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs). For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Ellen Delage at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Establishment of the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Internship Program" funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy competition to select one organization to run and manage the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Internship Program under a cooperative agreement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAPPD-14-AW-161-SCA-08152014.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State.
Which office administers the competition?
It is administered by the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy within the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Are other State Department bureaus involved?
Yes. Implementation is described as being in coordination with the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs and the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs.
How is the program positioned within the Department of State?
The Muskie Graduate Internship Program is part of the Department of State's public diplomacy portfolio and is framed as a practical, professional extension of U.S. exchange programming.
What is the core purpose of the Muskie Internship Program?
The core purpose is to promote mutual understanding between the United States and participants from Eurasia while supporting broader goals related to democratization and the transition to market-based economies.
What makes this internship program different from classroom-based learning?
The program emphasizes intensive professional education through hands-on work experience rather than focusing only on classroom learning.
What are the internships intended to accomplish for participants?
The internships are intended to deepen professional competencies, expose participants to U.S. workplace norms and professional networks, and strengthen skills developed during academic study.
How many interns are expected to be placed in the United States?
The grant supports placing approximately 35 to 40 Muskie Interns in the United States.
How long is each internship?
Each internship is expected to last four months.
When do interns begin their internships in relation to their academic program?
Interns begin their internships immediately after they complete their Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
Why is the timing (immediately after Fulbright) important to the program design?
The sequencing signals that the internship is meant to be a capstone experience that converts academic learning into practical expertise, reinforces leadership and technical skills, and helps participants return home with clearer professional direction and stronger capacity to contribute in their fields.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It generally means the Department of State expects substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding level is $600,000.
What are the funding floor and ceiling?
The award ceiling is $600,000 and the floor is $400,000.
Does the funding range allow for different program scopes or budgets?
Yes. The floor and ceiling suggest applicants may propose different program scopes or cost structures within that range, as long as program requirements are met.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, so non-federal matching funds are not required as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. not-for-profit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
What types of organizations does that eligibility description typically include?
Typical applicants would include nonprofit exchange organizations, educational nonprofits, or similar mission-driven entities with the capacity to recruit, place, and support international interns across U.S. host organizations.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 15, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was September 4, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 4, 2014.
Who is the listed point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Ellen Delage at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
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