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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 "Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for East Asia and the Pacific and the Western Hemisphere" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.009 Academic Exchange Programs Undergraduate Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 9, 2010 and posted on Aug 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through its Office of Academic Exchange Programs, offered a FY 2011 competitive funding opportunity to select one organization to run the administrative side of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) for two regions: East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) and the Western Hemisphere (WHA). The award was designed to support an experienced implementing partner that could work closely with ECA to manage and deliver the academic exchange program, rather than fund individual student scholarships directly. The program focus was on providing undergraduate exchange opportunities for promising students from underrepresented sectors across the participating countries in those regions, with the specific country list referenced in the accompanying Project Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI) document.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning ECA expected substantial involvement in program direction and oversight while the recipient organization handled day-to-day implementation. The work included administering academic exchange activities for the cohort, coordinating placements and student support, and ensuring the program operates consistently across both regions. A key requirement was that applicants had to propose to administer the program in both EAP and WHA; proposals limited to only one region were not responsive to the announcement.
Funding for the full set of FY 2011 activities was estimated at up to $4.2 million, contingent on the availability of appropriations. The same figure ($4,200,000) was listed as the estimated total funding and as the award ceiling, and the agency anticipated making a single award. The scope of work was expected to cover management of roughly 170 students, indicating a sizable cohort requiring comprehensive administrative systems, partner coordination, and student services capacity.
Eligible applicants included U.S. public and private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (as described in 26 CFR 1.501(c)(3)), including those other than higher education institutions. The announcement also indicated a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources or documented in-kind support as part of their proposal. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary assistance, listed under CFDA 19.009 (Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs).
The announcement was posted August 9, 2010, with an application deadline of November 1, 2010, and it was archived on November 2, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity for?
This opportunity was to select one organization to run the administrative side of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) for two regions: East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) and the Western Hemisphere (WHA). The award was meant to support an experienced implementing partner to manage and deliver the program in close coordination with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
Is this grant intended to fund individual student scholarships?
No. The award was designed to fund an organization to administer and manage the exchange program, rather than provide direct scholarship awards to individual students.
Which agency is offering the opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through its Office of Academic Exchange Programs.
What program is being administered under this award?
The award supports administration of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) for the specified regions (EAP and WHA).
Which regions does the award cover?
The award covered two regions: East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) and the Western Hemisphere (WHA).
Do applicants have to cover both regions in their proposal?
Yes. Applicants were required to propose administering the program in both EAP and WHA. Proposals limited to only one region were considered not responsive to the announcement.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement. Under this structure, ECA expected substantial involvement in program direction and oversight, while the recipient organization handled day-to-day implementation.
What kinds of activities would the implementing organization be responsible for?
Based on the announcement description, responsibilities included administering academic exchange activities for the cohort, coordinating placements, providing student support, and ensuring consistent program operations across both regions.
How many students was the program expected to cover?
The scope of work was expected to cover management of roughly 170 students.
What was the estimated amount of funding available?
Funding for the full set of FY 2011 activities was estimated at up to $4.2 million, contingent on the availability of appropriations.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was listed as $4,200,000.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making a single award.
Was funding guaranteed?
No. The estimated funding level was contingent on the availability of appropriations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S. public and private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (as described in 26 CFR 1.501(c)(3)), including those other than higher education institutions.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicated a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources or documented in-kind support as part of their proposal.
What type of assistance was this categorized as?
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary assistance.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.009 (Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs).
Which countries were included in the program?
The specific country list was referenced in the accompanying Project Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI) document for the two regions (EAP and WHA).
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on August 9, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 1, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on November 2, 2010.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
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