Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A E SCA 10 01
Apply for ECA A E SCA 10 01
- 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 Pakistan" 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 Jan 26, 2010 and posted on Jan 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private 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 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-A-E/SCA-10-01) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant competition to select one U.S.-based organization to administer an undergraduate academic exchange program for students from underrepresented sectors in Pakistan. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 19.009 (Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs), meaning the federal agency expects to be actively involved in key parts of program oversight and implementation rather than providing a hands-off grant.
The selected recipient would be responsible for designing and running the full program cycle for at least 100 Pakistani undergraduate participants placed at accredited U.S. colleges and universities. The planned cohort structure is explicitly laid out: a minimum of 50 students placed for the Fall 2010 semester and 50 students placed for the Spring 2011 semester. Beyond simply securing campus placements, the administering organization must manage the major operational and student-support components that make an exchange program function day to day. These responsibilities include coordinating international travel to the United States, delivering orientation programming, providing ongoing enrichment activities, offering consistent advising and welfare support, monitoring participants throughout their placements, conducting pre-return programming before students go back to Pakistan, carrying out program evaluation, and maintaining follow-up engagement with alumni after the exchange ends.
Funding for this opportunity comes from special FY2009/FY2010 supplemental appropriations made available to the Department of State, and the total anticipated funding for FY2010 administrative and program costs is up to $2,000,000, contingent on the availability of funds. The announcement anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling matching the estimated total funding at $2,000,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, indicating the grantee must contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind) as part of the overall program budget, though the exact percentage and allowable forms would be detailed in the full announcement.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. entities, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other U.S. nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status under 26 USC 501(c)(3). The opportunity was posted on January 26, 2010, with an application deadline of February 15, 2010, and it was archived on February 16, 2010, reflecting that it was a time-bound competitive solicitation for that fiscal year cycle. For applicants needing access to the full announcement or further clarification, the listed point of contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov, and the notice references an additional information link titled "Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan" where the complete requirements and instructions would be provided.
FAQs: Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan (ECA-A-E/SCA-10-01)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant competition to select one U.S.-based organization to administer the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan for undergraduate students from underrepresented sectors in Pakistan.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA-A-E/SCA-10-01.
Who is the federal sponsor?
The sponsor is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expects to be actively involved in key parts of program oversight and implementation rather than providing a hands-off grant.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The opportunity is under CFDA 19.009, Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the expected funding amount and award ceiling?
Total anticipated funding for FY2010 administrative and program costs is up to $2,000,000, contingent on the availability of funds. The award ceiling is $2,000,000.
Where does the funding come from?
Funding comes from special FY2009/FY2010 supplemental appropriations made available to the Department of State.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the grantee must contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind) as part of the overall program budget. The specific percentage and allowable forms are described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. entities, including:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Other U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status under 26 USC 501(c)(3)
What is the purpose of the funded project?
The selected recipient will design and run an undergraduate academic exchange program for students from underrepresented sectors in Pakistan, placing them at accredited U.S. colleges and universities and providing full program management and support services across the exchange cycle.
How many participants must be served?
The administering organization must run the full program cycle for at least 100 Pakistani undergraduate participants.
What is the required cohort structure and timing?
The cohort structure is explicitly defined as a minimum of:
- 50 students placed for the Fall 2010 semester
- 50 students placed for the Spring 2011 semester
Where will participants be placed?
Participants are to be placed at accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
What are the main responsibilities of the selected organization?
The selected organization is responsible for designing and operating the program end-to-end, including campus placements and the major operational and student-support components needed to run an exchange program day to day.
What participant support and operational services are expected?
Responsibilities described in the notice include:
- Coordinating international travel to the United States
- Delivering orientation programming
- Providing ongoing enrichment activities
- Offering consistent advising and welfare support
- Monitoring participants throughout their placements
- Conducting pre-return programming before students go back to Pakistan
- Carrying out program evaluation
- Maintaining follow-up engagement with alumni after the exchange ends
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for program oversight?
It implies ECA expects to be actively involved in key aspects of oversight and implementation, rather than the recipient operating entirely independently as might be typical under a more hands-off grant structure.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 26, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was February 15, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing was archived on February 16, 2010, indicating it was a time-bound competitive solicitation for that fiscal year cycle.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and requirements?
The notice references an additional information link titled "Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Pakistan" where the complete requirements and instructions would be provided.
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