Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAAE 16 010
Apply for ECA ECAAE 16 010
- The DOS-ECA 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 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.009.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 28, 2015 and posted on Oct 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 11, 2015. (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 $960,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Study of the U.S. Branch. It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient would be expected to work closely with ECA during program planning and delivery. The program is intended to support the design and implementation of a total of eight Study of the U.S. Institutes (pending availability of FY 2016 funds), and applicants are allowed to propose running one institute or multiple institutes depending on the option described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
At its core, the program funds five-week academic and experiential institutes hosted at a U.S. academic institution for cohorts of up to 20 foreign undergraduate students per institute. Each institute is built around one of five themes: Civic Engagement, Global Environmental Issues, Religious Pluralism in the United States, Social Entrepreneurship, and Womens Leadership. While the NOFO contains specifics on scheduling and how participant groups are organized across the institutes, the overall structure is consistent: four weeks are devoted to an academic residency component, followed by a one-week integrated study tour designed to expose participants to a distinct region of the United States. The final part of that travel component must include a two- or three-day concluding session in Washington, D.C., reinforcing the national-level perspective and providing participants exposure to U.S. institutions, civic life, and policy-related contexts connected to the institute theme.
The opportunity is cataloged under Funding Opportunity Number ECA ECAAE 16 010 and CFDA 19.009. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (and potentially other categories as clarified in the eligibility section of the NOFO). The federal agency listed is DOS-ECA. The posted and creation dates are October 28, 2015, and the application deadline is December 11, 2015. The listed award ceiling is $960,000, indicating the maximum funding level anticipated for an individual award under this announcement, with the number of expected awards not specified in the provided summary.
In practical terms, a strong proposal under this announcement would focus on how the applicant will deliver a coherent five-week institute experience that blends rigorous academic content with structured cultural and regional exposure. This includes a well-developed academic curriculum for the four-week residency, meaningful engagement with local communities and relevant organizations, and a carefully planned study tour that is not just sightseeing but integrated into the learning objectives of the theme. Because the one-week travel must end with a Washington, D.C. segment, applicants would typically need to show they can coordinate logistics, speakers, site visits, and wrap-up programming that ties the regional experiences back to broader national perspectives.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2016 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Study of the U.S. Branch. It supports the design and implementation of Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for foreign undergraduate student leaders hosted at U.S. academic institutions.
Which office within the U.S. Department of State is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Study of the U.S. Branch.
What type of award is this?
The funding is offered through a cooperative agreement. This means the recipient is expected to work closely with ECA during program planning and delivery, rather than operating independently.
How many institutes does the program intend to support?
The program is intended to support a total of eight Study of the U.S. Institutes, pending availability of FY 2016 funds.
Can an applicant propose more than one institute?
Yes. Applicants may propose running one institute or multiple institutes, depending on the option described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
How long is each institute?
Each institute is designed as a five-week academic and experiential program.
Who are the participants in the institutes?
Each institute serves a cohort of up to 20 foreign undergraduate students.
Where are the institutes hosted?
The institutes are hosted at a U.S. academic institution and include both an academic residency and a travel component.
What are the institute themes?
Each institute is built around one of five themes: Civic Engagement, Global Environmental Issues, Religious Pluralism in the United States, Social Entrepreneurship, and Womens Leadership.
What is the overall structure of the five-week program?
The structure includes four weeks devoted to an academic residency component, followed by a one-week integrated study tour designed to expose participants to a distinct region of the United States.
What is expected during the four-week academic residency?
Proposals are expected to describe a rigorous academic curriculum and meaningful engagement with local communities and relevant organizations during the four-week residency, aligned to the selected institute theme.
What is the purpose of the one-week integrated study tour?
The study tour is intended to provide structured cultural and regional exposure that is integrated into the learning objectives of the institute theme, rather than functioning as general sightseeing.
Is a Washington, D.C. component required?
Yes. The final part of the travel component must include a two- or three-day concluding session in Washington, D.C.
What is the purpose of the concluding session in Washington, D.C.?
The Washington, D.C. session is meant to reinforce a national-level perspective and provide participants exposure to U.S. institutions, civic life, and policy-related contexts connected to the institute theme.
What will ECA likely look for in a strong proposal?
Based on the opportunity description, a strong proposal would emphasize a coherent five-week experience that blends rigorous academics with structured cultural and regional exposure. It should include a well-developed curriculum, substantive community or organizational engagement, and a carefully planned study tour that directly supports learning objectives, including the required Washington, D.C. concluding segment.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA ECAAE 16 010.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.009.
Which federal agency is listed for this opportunity?
The federal agency listed is DOS-ECA.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The eligibility section of the NOFO may also clarify additional eligible categories.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date is October 28, 2015, and the creation date is also listed as October 28, 2015.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is December 11, 2015.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $960,000, which indicates the maximum funding level anticipated for an individual award under this announcement.
How many awards will be made?
The number of expected awards is not specified in the provided summary.
Does the summary specify exact scheduling details for participant groups?
The summary notes that the NOFO contains specifics on scheduling and how participant groups are organized across the institutes, but those details are not included in the information provided here.
What logistical elements should an applicant be prepared to coordinate?
Because the program includes an integrated study tour that must end with a Washington, D.C. segment, applicants would typically need to plan and coordinate travel logistics, speakers, site visits, and wrap-up programming that ties regional experiences to broader national perspectives, consistent with the institute theme.
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