Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A E 13 01 OY B
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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 "FY 2013 Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.408 Academic Exchange Programs Teachers.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 28, 2012 and posted on Feb 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $28,950,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2013 Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) for Intensive Summer Institutes grant opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically through its Office of Academic Exchange Programs. It is a discretionary funding opportunity that uses a cooperative agreement structure, meaning the selected recipient organizations would not simply receive funds and operate independently, but would work in close coordination with ECA in planning, administering, and carrying out the program. The purpose of the program is to support intensive overseas foreign language instruction for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students, with the broader goal of expanding U.S. capacity in critical languages through immersive study abroad experiences.
Under this competition, ECA anticipated making two or more assistance awards in support of the 2013 CLS Institutes. The announcement states that applicant organizations may submit proposals to implement one or both of the program components available under the competition, but each component requires its own separate proposal submission. In practical terms, an organization interested in managing multiple parts of the program could apply for more than one component, but would need to prepare distinct applications tailored to each component rather than bundling them into a single submission.
Eligibility was targeted to public and private nonprofit entities, including nonprofit institutions of higher education and other nonprofits that hold 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code. The solicitation also allows applications from consortia of eligible organizations, which is often relevant for programs that require substantial administrative capacity, overseas partnerships, academic expertise, and student support services. While the notice references additional eligibility details in the full announcement, the core eligibility requirement highlighted is nonprofit 501(c)(3) status (including qualifying colleges and universities).
Financially, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding level of $30,000,000 for the competition. Individual awards were expected to range widely, with an award floor of $1,050,000 and an award ceiling of $28,950,000. This broad range suggests ECA anticipated potentially funding one very large implementing partner and at least one additional partner, or multiple awards of varying size depending on which components and scope of work were proposed and selected. The listing also indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources beyond the federal share, although the exact level and what qualifies as match would be defined in the full announcement.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on February 28, 2012, with a closing deadline of May 25, 2012, and it was archived on May 26, 2012. The associated CFDA number was 19.408 (Academic Exchange Programs), aligning the opportunity with ECA exchange and international education activities. For applicants unable to access the complete announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2013 Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) for Intensive Summer Institutes opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through its Office of Academic Exchange Programs, to support the FY 2013 Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) Intensive Summer Institutes.
What is the purpose of the CLS Intensive Summer Institutes program under this grant?
The purpose is to support intensive overseas foreign language instruction for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students. The broader objective is to expand U.S. capacity in critical languages through immersive study abroad experiences.
Which federal office is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically through the Office of Academic Exchange Programs.
Is this funding a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement structure. That means selected recipient organizations would work in close coordination with ECA in planning, administering, and carrying out the program, rather than operating fully independently after receiving funds.
How many awards did ECA expect to make?
ECA anticipated making two or more assistance awards in support of the 2013 CLS Institutes.
Can an organization apply for more than one component of the program?
Yes. Applicant organizations may submit proposals to implement one or both program components available under the competition.
If applying for multiple components, can they be included in one proposal?
No. Each component requires its own separate proposal submission. Organizations interested in more than one component would need to prepare distinct applications tailored to each component.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is targeted to public and private nonprofit entities, including nonprofit institutions of higher education and other nonprofits that hold 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.
Are colleges and universities eligible applicants?
Yes, nonprofit institutions of higher education are included among eligible applicants, as long as they meet the nonprofit/501(c)(3) eligibility requirement described in the solicitation.
Can a consortium apply?
Yes. The solicitation allows applications from consortia of eligible organizations.
What is the estimated total funding available under this competition?
The estimated total funding level listed for the competition is $30,000,000.
What is the expected size range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from an award floor of $1,050,000 to an award ceiling of $28,950,000.
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources beyond the federal share. The exact level and allowable forms of match would be defined in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 28, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The closing deadline was May 25, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 26, 2012.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 19.408 (Academic Exchange Programs).
Who is the point of contact for applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Hans Posey can be reached by email at poseyhe@state.gov.
What types of participants are intended to benefit from the funded institutes?
The institutes are intended to support U.S. undergraduate and graduate students participating in intensive overseas foreign language instruction.
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