Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAAS 15 001
Apply for ECA ECAAS 15 001
- 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 2015 Teacher Exchange Program" 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 Apr 23, 2014 and posted on Apr 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 2014 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $11,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 Teacher Exchange Program grant opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Global Educational Programs. It is a discretionary funding opportunity that will be awarded as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient(s) would work in close coordination with the State Department rather than operating fully independently. ECA announced an open competition to make up to three assistance awards to organizations that would administer specific components of the Teacher Exchange Program during Fiscal Year 2015.
At its core, the Teacher Exchange Program is designed to advance U.S. education diplomacy and youth outreach by strengthening teaching and learning in the United States and in key partner countries. The program focuses on primary and secondary (K-12) educators, with the goal of improving teaching practice and technology skills while also helping students and educators navigate an increasingly interconnected world. A major emphasis is on the long-term ripple effect: participating teachers are expected to return to their schools and communities and share new methods and perspectives with colleagues and thousands of students over the course of their careers.
The program supports two-way exchange benefits. For international teachers, the exchange is described as an opportunity to learn and bring back new and innovative teaching approaches, integrate them into their home classrooms, and share accurate, first-hand information about the United States with students and community members. The description highlights that many participating international teachers are women and often come from rural or urban underserved areas, suggesting the program prioritizes educators who can extend benefits to communities that may have fewer resources or fewer international engagement opportunities.
For U.S. teachers, the program provides professional opportunities abroad that can include teaching assignments, observing best practices in other education systems, pursuing individualized research, and developing courses. The intention is for U.S. K-12 teacher participants and alumni to return with concrete classroom applications and broader global content that can enrich instruction, strengthen school communities, and help students develop global awareness. The program narrative also connects these experiences to broader student outcomes such as responsible citizenship, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, along with language development goals: improving English proficiency abroad and supporting learning of critical foreign languages in the United States.
Eligibility is aimed at organizations capable of running national and international exchange programming under federal assistance rules. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including consortia or combinations of eligible organizations), as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education. A practical operational requirement is emphasized: applicant organizations are expected to have offices and staff located in Washington, D.C. at the time of application to support effective communication and coordination with ECA's Teacher Exchange Branch (ECA/A/S/X).
The opportunity was listed under CFDA number 19.408 (Academic Exchange Programs - Teachers). It includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were expected to contribute non-federal support as part of the project budget. The posted date and creation date were April 23, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 19, 2014, and an archive date of July 19, 2014. Funding levels were substantial: the award ceiling was $11,000,000 and the award floor was $1,250,000, reflecting the scale of administering exchange components and the likelihood of multi-site, multi-country activities.
For technical access issues, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726) and support@grants.gov, which is consistent with federal grant submission processes handled through Grants.gov.
FY 2015 Teacher Exchange Program (CFDA 19.408) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the FY 2015 Teacher Exchange Program grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Global Educational Programs. The competition sought organizations to administer specific components of the Teacher Exchange Program during Fiscal Year 2015.
2) Which office within the Department of State is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with ECA and specifically references coordination with ECA's Teacher Exchange Branch (ECA/A/S/X).
3) What type of award is expected under this opportunity?
The award is expected to be a cooperative agreement. That means the selected recipient(s) would work in close coordination with the U.S. Department of State rather than operating fully independently.
4) How many awards were planned?
ECA announced an open competition to make up to three assistance awards.
5) What is the core purpose of the Teacher Exchange Program?
The program is designed to advance U.S. education diplomacy and youth outreach by strengthening teaching and learning in the United States and in key partner countries, with a focus on primary and secondary (K-12) educators.
6) Who are the primary participants the program is designed to serve?
The program focuses on K-12 educators. It supports international teachers coming to learn in the U.S. context and U.S. teachers participating in professional opportunities abroad.
7) What outcomes does the program aim to achieve for participating teachers?
The program aims to improve teaching practice and technology skills, broaden perspectives, and help educators navigate an increasingly interconnected world. A key emphasis is the long-term ripple effect when teachers return to their schools and communities and share new methods with colleagues and students over time.
8) What are the expected benefits for international teachers?
International teachers are expected to learn and bring back new and innovative teaching approaches, integrate them into home classrooms, and share accurate first-hand information about the United States with students and community members.
9) Does the program emphasize service to specific communities or groups?
The description notes that many participating international teachers are women and often come from rural or urban underserved areas, suggesting a priority for educators who can extend benefits to communities with fewer resources or fewer international engagement opportunities.
10) What kinds of activities might U.S. teachers do through the program?
U.S. teachers may participate in professional opportunities abroad that can include teaching assignments, observing best practices in other education systems, pursuing individualized research, and developing courses.
11) What are the expected benefits for U.S. teachers after participating?
The program intends for U.S. K-12 teacher participants and alumni to return with concrete classroom applications and broader global content that can enrich instruction, strengthen school communities, and help students develop global awareness.
12) Are any student learning outcomes referenced in the program description?
Yes. The narrative links the exchange experience to student outcomes such as responsible citizenship, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
13) Are language-related goals mentioned?
Yes. The description includes improving English proficiency abroad and supporting learning of critical foreign languages in the United States.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including consortia or combinations of eligible organizations) and public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education.
15) Are there any location or staffing expectations for applicant organizations?
Yes. Applicant organizations are expected to have offices and staff located in Washington, D.C. at the time of application to support effective communication and coordination with ECA's Teacher Exchange Branch (ECA/A/S/X).
16) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.408 (Academic Exchange Programs - Teachers).
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal support as part of the project budget.
18) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date and creation date were April 23, 2014. The original and current closing date was June 19, 2014. The archive date was July 19, 2014.
19) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts mentioned?
The award floor was $1,250,000 and the award ceiling was $11,000,000.
20) What does the funding range suggest about the scale of projects?
The stated floor and ceiling reflect the scale of administering exchange components and indicate the likelihood of multi-site, multi-country activities.
21) Where would applicants typically submit this federal opportunity?
The notice references Grants.gov support for technical access issues, consistent with federal grant submission processes handled through Grants.gov.
22) Who should be contacted for technical problems accessing or using Grants.gov?
Applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
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