Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAAS 16 001
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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 2016 EducationUSA Advising Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.432 Academic Exchange Programs Educational Advising and Student Services.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 5, 2015 and posted on May 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2015 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 $5,500,000.00 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 2016 EducationUSA Advising Services opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-ECAAS-16-001) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding announcement designed to support the administration and coordination of EducationUSA advising worldwide. EducationUSA is the State Department network that promotes U.S. higher education overseas and helps prospective international students navigate the U.S. admissions process. Through 402 EducationUSA centers operating across roughly 170 countries, advisers provide accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information on the wide range of U.S. higher education options, with an emphasis on helping students identify programs that are the best academic and personal fit. Beyond student advising, the centers also support U.S. colleges and universities with international recruitment and outreach, and they serve as a resource to foreign governments and institutions trying to understand the complexity of the U.S. higher education system. The overall aim of the FY 2016 awards is to increase international student mobility between the United States and other countries by strengthening the advising infrastructure and the services that sit behind it.
This competition is structured around three cooperative agreements, reflecting three distinct but related scopes of work, and applicants are allowed to apply for one or more of the components. Component A covers global EducationUSA services and is essentially the backbone function for the worldwide network. The description highlights responsibilities such as strategic planning and communications, management of REACs (Regional Educational Advising Coordinators), coordination of professional development for advisers, outreach to the U.S. higher education community, logistical support for international college fairs, and oversight of technology that supports advising and network operations. In practical terms, this component is about keeping the global system aligned, trained, and equipped so that local centers can deliver consistent, high-quality advising while also supporting U.S. institutions that engage internationally.
Component B focuses on advising operations in post-Soviet countries, specifically Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine. This part of the program is intended to ensure that EducationUSA advising services in these countries are effectively administered and supported, likely reflecting the need for region-specific management, coordination, and adaptation to local educational systems and conditions. Component C mirrors that regionally focused approach for the Middle East and North Africa, covering Egypt, Gaza, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia, West Bank, and Yemen. Both regional components emphasize the operational side of advising in those geographies, complementing the global coordination work described in Component A.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, which usually indicates a more hands-on partnership with the federal agency than a typical grant. The announcement states that three assistance awards are anticipated, contingent on the availability of FY 2016 funds. The CFDA listing is 19.432, under Academic Exchange Programs, Educational Advising and Student Services. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, which can lower barriers to entry for eligible organizations.
The funding details as published list an award ceiling of $5,500,000 and an award floor of $5,500,000, indicating that the expected award size for the relevant award line is set at that amount rather than a range. The opportunity was posted on May 5, 2015, with an application closing date of June 26, 2015, and it was archived on July 26, 2015. Eligible applicants include U.S. private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (as well as other eligible entities as referenced in the notice). For access issues with the full announcement, the listing directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which operates continuously except on federal holidays.
Overall, the opportunity funds the organizations that would run key parts of EducationUSA advising at both the global level and in two strategically defined regions. The work spans communications and strategy, adviser training and professional development, regional coordination and management, support to U.S. universities conducting overseas outreach, event logistics for college fairs, and maintenance or oversight of technology platforms that enable consistent advising and network-wide collaboration.
FAQs: FY 2016 EducationUSA Advising Services (ECA-ECAAS-16-001)
What is the FY 2016 EducationUSA Advising Services funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding announcement (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-ECAAS-16-001) intended to support the administration and coordination of EducationUSA advising services worldwide through cooperative agreements.
What is EducationUSA?
EducationUSA is the U.S. Department of State network that promotes U.S. higher education overseas and helps prospective international students navigate the U.S. admissions process through a global network of advising centers.
What is the main goal of these FY 2016 awards?
The overall aim is to increase international student mobility between the United States and other countries by strengthening the advising infrastructure and the services that support EducationUSA advising worldwide.
How large is the EducationUSA network described in the opportunity?
The opportunity describes 402 EducationUSA centers operating across roughly 170 countries.
What do EducationUSA advisers provide to students?
Advisers provide accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information on the wide range of U.S. higher education options, with an emphasis on helping students identify programs that are the best academic and personal fit.
Does EducationUSA only advise students?
No. The centers also support U.S. colleges and universities with international recruitment and outreach, and they serve as a resource to foreign governments and institutions seeking to understand the U.S. higher education system.
How is this competition structured?
The competition is structured around three cooperative agreements (three components) reflecting distinct but related scopes of work. Applicants are allowed to apply for one or more components.
What is Component A?
Component A covers global EducationUSA services and functions as the backbone for the worldwide network, focusing on global administration and coordination.
What kinds of activities are included under Component A?
Component A responsibilities include strategic planning and communications; management of REACs (Regional Educational Advising Coordinators); coordination of professional development for advisers; outreach to the U.S. higher education community; logistical support for international college fairs; and oversight of technology that supports advising and network operations.
What is Component B?
Component B focuses on advising operations in post-Soviet countries, emphasizing the administration and support of EducationUSA advising services in those countries.
Which countries are included in Component B (post-Soviet countries)?
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine.
What is Component C?
Component C focuses on advising operations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), emphasizing the administration and support of EducationUSA advising services in those locations.
Which locations are included in Component C (Middle East and North Africa)?
Egypt, Gaza, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia, West Bank, and Yemen.
Can an organization apply to more than one component?
Yes. The opportunity states that applicants are allowed to apply for one or more of the components.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement typically indicates a more hands-on partnership with the federal agency than a standard grant.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates three assistance awards, contingent on the availability of FY 2016 funds.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
CFDA 19.432, under Academic Exchange Programs, Educational Advising and Student Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the information provided.
What is the award amount for this opportunity?
The published funding details list an award ceiling of $5,500,000 and an award floor of $5,500,000, indicating an expected award size set at $5,500,000 for the relevant award line.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 5, 2015, with an application closing date of June 26, 2015.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on July 26, 2015, meaning it is no longer an active open solicitation based on the provided information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (as well as other eligible entities as referenced in the notice).
What kinds of work does this opportunity fund overall?
The opportunity supports organizations running key parts of EducationUSA advising at the global level and in two defined regions. Funded work spans communications and strategy, adviser training and professional development, regional coordination and management, support to U.S. universities conducting overseas outreach, event logistics for international college fairs, and maintenance or oversight of technology platforms that enable consistent advising and network-wide collaboration.
Does the opportunity include support for events like college fairs?
Yes. Component A specifically mentions logistical support for international college fairs.
Does the opportunity include technology-related responsibilities?
Yes. Component A includes oversight of technology that supports advising and network operations.
Where can applicants get help if they cannot access the full announcement?
The listing directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center operates continuously except on federal holidays.
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