Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAAS 17 001
Apply for ECA ECAAS 17 001
- 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 "FY2017 Hubert H. 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2016 and posted on Apr 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2016. (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 $11,200,000.00 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 FY2017 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS-ECA) grant opportunity that supports the operation of the long-running Humphrey Fellowship, a program launched in 1978 by presidential initiative. The fellowship is designed to strengthen mutual understanding and deepen U.S. engagement with mid-career and emerging leaders from selected countries who are positioned to address key development and governance priorities in their home contexts. The program focuses on practical, field-driven areas such as public health, education, sustainable development, and the strengthening of democratic institutions, with the broader aim of building durable professional ties between U.S. institutions and international counterparts.
At its core, the Humphrey Fellowship brings accomplished professionals from roughly 100 countries and regions to the United States for an academic-year experience. Participating regions include North Africa and the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, South Asia, Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and parts of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. For fellows who need language preparation, the fellowship begins with U.S.-based pre-academic English instruction, followed by the main academic-year program. The program structure emphasizes applied learning rather than a traditional degree pathway; it combines non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development programming, and structured opportunities for professional collaboration with U.S. colleagues in relevant sectors. A central feature is the expectation that fellows will engage directly with current U.S. approaches and practices in their fields while also sharing their own expertise, creating two-way exchange and long-term collaboration.
Candidate selection and nominations are handled through official U.S. overseas platforms rather than direct individual application to the grant. Specifically, U.S. embassies and binational Fulbright commissions nominate candidates, and the list of eligible posts that can participate is set annually by ECA in consultation with the State Department's regional bureaus. Nominees are evaluated based on professional experience, academic qualifications, and demonstrated leadership potential. The overall design reflects a policy and diplomacy objective as much as an educational one: fellows gain deeper exposure to U.S. society and culture while building professional networks, and U.S. institutions and communities benefit from sustained engagement with high-potential leaders whose work influences public outcomes abroad.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, meaning the Department of State expects substantial involvement in program implementation rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.010 and is administered by DOS-ECA. 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 (as well as certain other eligible entities as specified in the full announcement). The posted award ceiling for the opportunity is $11,200,000. The funding opportunity number is ECA-ECAAS-17-001, and the application closing date listed is June 28, 2016 (with the same date shown as both the original and current deadline), reflecting the timeline for the FY2017 cycle as posted on April 21, 2016.
In practical terms, the grant opportunity is about funding an organization (or consortium) capable of managing the full fellowship pipeline and experience: coordinating with nominating posts, supporting English preparation where needed, placing fellows into appropriate academic and professional environments, delivering leadership and professional programming, and facilitating meaningful engagement between fellows and U.S. counterparts. The stated end goal is continued cooperation beyond the fellowship year, leveraging the fellows' expanded skills, networks, and understanding of the United States to support development and institutional progress in their home countries while maintaining strong professional ties with U.S. partners.
FY2017 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (ECA-ECAAS-17-001) - FAQs
What is the FY2017 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS-ECA) discretionary funding opportunity to support the operation of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a long-running fellowship launched in 1978 by presidential initiative. The funded organization is expected to administer and deliver the fellowship experience in the United States for nominated international professionals.
What is the main purpose of the Humphrey Fellowship?
The fellowship is designed to strengthen mutual understanding and deepen U.S. engagement with mid-career and emerging leaders from selected countries who are positioned to address key development and governance priorities in their home contexts. A major goal is building durable, long-term professional ties between U.S. institutions and international counterparts.
Who is the federal sponsor and administrator of this opportunity?
The opportunity is sponsored and administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS-ECA).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 19.010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA-ECAAS-17-001.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This indicates the Department of State expects substantial involvement in program implementation, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
Is this a discretionary or formula funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The posted award ceiling is $11,200,000.
When was this opportunity posted, and what is the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on April 21, 2016. The application closing date listed is June 28, 2016, and the same date is shown as both the original and current deadline for the FY2017 cycle.
Who is eligible to apply for the grant?
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 announcement also notes that certain other eligible entities may be specified in the full announcement.
Is this grant for individual fellows to apply directly?
No. Candidate selection and nominations are handled through official U.S. overseas platforms rather than direct individual application to this grant opportunity.
How are fellowship candidates nominated?
U.S. embassies and binational Fulbright commissions nominate candidates. The list of eligible posts that can participate is set annually by ECA in consultation with the State Department's regional bureaus.
What types of professionals does the fellowship target?
The fellowship brings mid-career and emerging leaders to the United States, focusing on accomplished professionals who have professional experience, academic qualifications, and demonstrated leadership potential.
Which regions and countries are included?
The program draws fellows from roughly 100 countries and regions. Participating regions include North Africa and the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, South Asia, Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and parts of Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
What fields or themes does the fellowship focus on?
The fellowship emphasizes practical, field-driven areas such as public health, education, sustainable development, and the strengthening of democratic institutions. The broader intent is to support development and governance priorities in fellows' home contexts.
How long is the Humphrey Fellowship experience?
The fellowship is described as an academic-year experience in the United States.
Does the fellowship include English language preparation?
Yes. For fellows who need language preparation, the fellowship begins with U.S.-based pre-academic English instruction, followed by the main academic-year program.
Is the Humphrey Fellowship a degree program?
No. The program structure emphasizes applied learning rather than a traditional degree pathway. It combines non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and structured professional collaboration.
What are the major components of the fellowship program?
Key components include non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development programming, and structured opportunities for professional collaboration with U.S. colleagues in relevant sectors. The fellowship is also designed to provide exposure to U.S. society and culture and to foster two-way exchange.
What is meant by "applied learning" in this program?
Applied learning refers to the fellowship's emphasis on practical engagement with current U.S. approaches and practices in a fellow's field, alongside opportunities for fellows to share their own expertise. The intent is to support real-world professional growth and collaboration rather than a purely academic, degree-focused experience.
What outcomes does DOS-ECA expect from the fellowship?
The stated end goal is continued cooperation beyond the fellowship year. The program aims to leverage fellows' expanded skills, networks, and understanding of the United States to support development and institutional progress in their home countries while maintaining strong professional ties with U.S. partners.
What is the grant-funded organization expected to do?
In practical terms, the grant funds an organization (or consortium) capable of managing the full fellowship pipeline and experience. This includes coordinating with nominating posts, supporting English preparation where needed, placing fellows into appropriate academic and professional environments, delivering leadership and professional programming, and facilitating meaningful engagement between fellows and U.S. counterparts.
How does the fellowship support U.S. interests and communities?
The program reflects a policy and diplomacy objective as well as an educational one. Fellows gain exposure to U.S. society and culture while building professional networks, and U.S. institutions and communities benefit from sustained engagement with high-potential leaders whose work influences public outcomes abroad.
What makes this a "cooperative agreement" rather than a standard grant?
The announcement states that a cooperative agreement is used, meaning the Department of State expects substantial involvement in program implementation, rather than a more independent grantee role typical of some grants.
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