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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 "FY2012 Humphrey Fellowship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.010 Academic Exchange Programs Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 18, 2011 and posted on Jan 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $13,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2012 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program grant opportunity is a competitive funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), seeking one organization to help administer and implement the Humphrey Fellowship Program through a cooperative agreement. The program falls under CFDA 19.010 (Academic Exchange Programs) and is categorized as a discretionary award. In practical terms, ECA is looking for an experienced partner that can run the operational side of the Humphrey Program, working in close coordination with the Department of State rather than operating independently, which is typical of a cooperative agreement structure.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other nonprofit organizations that hold IRS 501(c)(3) status. The announcement notes that additional eligibility details are available in the full solicitation, but the main takeaway is that applicants must be qualifying nonprofits (including universities) with the capacity to manage a large, multi-year international exchange program. Because this is an administrative and implementation award, applicants are effectively proposing to serve as the program manager for the fellowship cohort(s) funded during the award period.
Funding for FY2012 had not been finalized at the time of posting, but applicants were instructed to prepare a budget not to exceed $13,500,000 to cover both program and administrative costs. A key requirement is that proposals must clearly state how many fellowship participants can be supported within the proposed budget, and that number has to be justified with detailed cost calculations. The solicitation specifically points applicants to budget calculation guidance referenced in the full announcement (notably paragraph IV.3.e.1), signaling that ECA expects a transparent, defensible cost model rather than a simple lump-sum request.
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), meaning only one organization would be selected to carry out the scope of work for the Humphrey Program under this agreement. The award ceiling and the estimated total funding are both listed as $13,500,000, reinforcing that proposals should be designed around that maximum level even though final appropriations could affect the actual award amount. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner contributions consistent with the rules laid out in the full announcement.
The proposed period of performance was designed as a multi-year project, scheduled to begin October 1, 2011, and end September 30, 2014, contingent on the availability of FY2012 funds. The timeline for application submission shows the announcement was posted January 18, 2011, with an application deadline of April 4, 2011 (and an archive date of April 5, 2011). Organizations interested in applying were directed to the full announcement for complete requirements and, if they had trouble accessing it, to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
FY2012 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (CFDA 19.010) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a competitive funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), to select one organization to help administer and implement the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program through a cooperative agreement.
Which federal agency is offering the award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.010, Academic Exchange Programs, and is categorized as a discretionary award.
How many awards does ECA expect to make?
ECA anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1), meaning one organization would be selected to carry out the scope of work under this agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement structure indicates the selected organization would administer and implement the program in close coordination with the U.S. Department of State, rather than operating independently. The award is designed for an experienced partner to run the program's operational side while working closely with ECA.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other nonprofit organizations that have IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are there additional eligibility requirements beyond organization type?
The announcement notes that additional eligibility details are available in the full solicitation. Based on the summary provided, the key expectation is that applicants are qualifying nonprofits (including universities) with the capacity to manage a large, multi-year international exchange program.
What is the purpose of the award in practical terms?
The selected applicant would effectively serve as the program manager for the Humphrey Fellowship cohort(s) funded during the award period, focusing on program administration and implementation.
What is the maximum funding amount?
Applicants were instructed to prepare a budget not to exceed $13,500,000 to cover both program and administrative costs.
Is $13,500,000 guaranteed?
No. Funding for FY2012 had not been finalized at the time of posting. While the award ceiling and estimated total funding are listed as $13,500,000, the actual award amount would be contingent on final appropriations and the availability of FY2012 funds.
What costs should be included in the proposed budget?
The budget was expected to cover both program costs and administrative costs, within the not-to-exceed amount of $13,500,000.
Does the proposal need to specify how many fellows can be supported?
Yes. Proposals must clearly state how many fellowship participants can be supported within the proposed budget, and that number must be justified using detailed cost calculations.
Is detailed budget justification required, or can applicants submit a lump-sum budget?
The solicitation emphasizes that ECA expects a transparent, defensible cost model rather than a simple lump-sum request. It specifically points applicants to budget calculation guidance referenced in the full announcement (notably paragraph IV.3.e.1).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner contributions consistent with the rules described in the full announcement.
What is the proposed project period (period of performance)?
The proposed period of performance was a multi-year project scheduled to begin October 1, 2011 and end September 30, 2014, contingent on the availability of FY2012 funds.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on January 18, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 4, 2011.
What does the archive date indicate?
The archive date is listed as April 5, 2011, indicating the opportunity was archived shortly after the submission deadline.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement?
If applicants had trouble accessing the full announcement, they were instructed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Where can applicants find the complete requirements and detailed guidance?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement for complete requirements, including detailed eligibility rules and budget calculation guidance (including guidance referenced as paragraph IV.3.e.1).
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