Opportunity Information: Apply for HR HRTRP 13 001

  • The Human Resources in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "HR 2013 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Service Fellowship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.013 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Apr 4, 2012 and posted on Apr 4, 2012.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 2012 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,800,000.00 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:

The HR 2013 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Service Fellowship Program (Funding Opportunity Number HR HRTRP 13 001) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Human Resources bureau to support the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship. The program is designed to broaden participation in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service by encouraging applications from individuals from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the Foreign Service, as well as individuals who demonstrate financial need. In practical terms, the fellowship helps selected participants complete a masters degree and includes structured professional development training intended to prepare fellows for a career in diplomacy and public service.

This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement under the Education funding activity category (CFDA 19.013). Rather than directly funding individual students through this particular announcement, the eligible applicants are organizations that would operate or administer the fellowship program. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The structure signals that the federal agency expects to have an ongoing relationship with the award recipient during program implementation, which is typical of cooperative agreements where the government may provide substantial involvement or oversight compared with a standard grant.

The announcement projected a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $4,800,000. The award ceiling is listed as $4,800,000, with an award floor of $0, meaning the full program budget could be made through one award, depending on the final selection and negotiated scope. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so the selected administering organization would be expected to contribute or secure non-federal resources consistent with the terms in the full announcement.

The fellowship itself provides financial support toward completion of a masters degree along with professional development. A defining feature of the Pickering Fellowship is its service commitment: after finishing the graduate degree, fellows are expected to enter the U.S. Department of State as Foreign Service officers and serve for a specified period, reflecting the program's purpose of building a stronger and more representative diplomatic workforce. The training component is intended to help fellows successfully transition into Foreign Service work, including building professional competencies relevant to State Department assignments.

Key dates for this competition show it was posted and created on April 4, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 22, 2012, and an archive date of July 22, 2012. For technical help accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov, the listing directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern) or support@grants.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the HR 2013 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Service Fellowship Program opportunity?

This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity titled the HR 2013 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Service Fellowship Program (Funding Opportunity Number HR HRTRP 13 001). It is administered by the Human Resources bureau and supports the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship.

What is the main purpose of this program?

The program is designed to broaden participation in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service by encouraging applications from individuals from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the Foreign Service, as well as individuals who demonstrate financial need. The fellowship helps selected participants complete a masters degree and includes structured professional development training aimed at preparing fellows for careers in diplomacy and public service.

What type of federal funding instrument is this?

This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement under the Education funding activity category. Cooperative agreements typically indicate an ongoing relationship between the federal agency and the award recipient during implementation, with the government having more substantial involvement or oversight than in a standard grant.

What is the CFDA number and funding activity category?

The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.013 and is categorized under the Education funding activity category.

Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?

Eligible applicants are organizations that would operate or administer the fellowship program. Eligible organization types include:

  • Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)

Can individual students apply directly under this announcement?

No. This particular announcement is aimed at organizations that would administer the fellowship program, rather than directly funding individual students.

How many awards were expected under this competition?

The announcement projected a single award (Expected Awards: 1).

What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?

The estimated total funding amount is $4,800,000.

What are the award ceiling and award floor?

The award ceiling is $4,800,000. The award floor is $0. This indicates the full program budget could potentially be made through one award, depending on final selection and the negotiated scope.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. The selected administering organization would be expected to contribute or secure non-federal resources consistent with the terms in the full announcement.

What does the fellowship provide to selected participants (as described in the listing)?

The fellowship provides financial support toward completion of a masters degree and includes structured professional development training intended to prepare fellows for a career in diplomacy and public service.

Is there a service commitment associated with the Pickering Fellowship?

Yes. A defining feature of the Pickering Fellowship is its service commitment: after finishing the graduate degree, fellows are expected to enter the U.S. Department of State as Foreign Service officers and serve for a specified period.

What kinds of preparation or training does the program emphasize?

The training component is intended to help fellows transition into Foreign Service work by building professional competencies relevant to U.S. Department of State assignments.

When was this funding opportunity posted and created?

The listing indicates the opportunity was posted and created on April 4, 2012.

What was the closing date for applications?

The original and current closing date listed is June 22, 2012.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date listed is July 22, 2012.

Where can applicants get technical help with accessing the full announcement on Grants.gov?

For technical assistance, the listing directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern) or via email at support@grants.gov.

Which bureau administers this opportunity?

The opportunity is administered by the Human Resources bureau.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?

The Funding Opportunity Number is HR HRTRP 13 001.

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