Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072512 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 072512 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) American Overseas Research Centers (AORC) Program CFDA Number 84.274A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.274 American Overseas Research Centers.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2012 and posted on Jul 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2012 Applications Available July 25, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 24, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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.
- Eligible Applicants Consortia of United States institutions of higher education that receive more than 50 percent of their funding from public or private United States sources, have a permanent presence in the country in which the center is located, and are organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1993, which are exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) American Overseas Research Centers (AORC) Program (CFDA 84.274A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to support American overseas research centers that strengthen postgraduate research, academic exchange, and area studies. In practical terms, the program funds consortia of U.S. institutions of higher education to either establish a new overseas center or operate an existing one, with the overarching goal of expanding the infrastructure and programming that make serious, sustained research and scholarly collaboration possible in key world regions.
Eligible applicants are consortia of U.S. institutions of higher education that meet several specific conditions. The consortium must receive more than 50 percent of its funding from public or private U.S. sources, must have a permanent presence in the country where the overseas center is located, and must be organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity under the Internal Revenue Code and be tax-exempt under section 501(a). The eligibility language emphasizes that this is not intended for single institutions acting alone, but rather for organized, U.S.-anchored partnerships with an established footprint abroad and a clear nonprofit, educational mission.
The grant funds can be applied to a wide range of operational and programmatic costs associated with running a functioning research center overseas. Allowable uses include operating and maintaining overseas facilities; organizing and managing conferences and scholarly convenings; purchasing or developing teaching and research materials; acquiring, maintaining, and preserving library collections; hosting visiting scholars and faculty for teaching or research; paying faculty and staff stipends and salaries; supporting faculty, staff, and student travel connected to the center's work; and publishing and disseminating materials intended for both scholarly audiences and the general public. Taken together, these allowable costs reflect a focus on building durable research capacity, supporting intellectual community, and ensuring that the knowledge produced through the center is shared broadly.
For the FY 2012 competition described in the notice, the Department anticipated making about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $650,000 and an award ceiling of $65,000. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching, which can lower the barrier to participation for eligible consortia and allows applicants to focus on the quality and feasibility of their proposed activities rather than assembling a required match.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search for 84.274 rather than 84.274A). The application package became available on July 25, 2012, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 24, 2012 (with the opportunity later archived on September 23, 2012). As with many federal opportunities, the synopsis stresses that the authoritative requirements, selection criteria, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions are contained in the official Federal Register notice, which applicants are expected to review closely.
Key administrative details in the listing include the Funding Opportunity Number (ED-GRANTS-072512-001), the activity category (Education), and the administering agency (U.S. Department of Education). For support, the notice provided a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton) for technical access issues and identified a program manager within International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) at OPE (Cheryl E. Gibbs) as the program point of contact for substantive questions.
American Overseas Research Centers (AORC) Program (CFDA 84.274A) - FAQs
What is the American Overseas Research Centers (AORC) Program?
The AORC Program (CFDA 84.274A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). It is designed to support American overseas research centers that strengthen postgraduate research, academic exchange, and area studies by funding the infrastructure and programming that make sustained research and scholarly collaboration possible in key world regions.
What does the program fund in practical terms?
The program funds consortia of U.S. institutions of higher education to either establish a new overseas research center or operate an existing one. The emphasis is on building and sustaining overseas research capacity and enabling serious scholarly work and collaboration.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are consortia of U.S. institutions of higher education that meet specific conditions described in the opportunity. The eligibility language emphasizes that the program is intended for organized consortia rather than single institutions acting alone.
Does a single U.S. institution of higher education qualify to apply on its own?
Based on the eligibility language provided, the opportunity is intended for consortia of U.S. institutions of higher education and not for a single institution acting alone.
What funding source requirement must an eligible consortium meet?
The consortium must receive more than 50 percent of its funding from public or private U.S. sources.
What presence must the consortium have in the host country?
The consortium must have a permanent presence in the country where the overseas center is located.
What nonprofit/tax status is required for eligibility?
The consortium must be organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity under the Internal Revenue Code and be tax-exempt under section 501(a).
What kinds of costs can the grant funds be used for?
Grant funds can support a wide range of operational and programmatic costs associated with running a functioning research center overseas, including:
- Operating and maintaining overseas facilities
- Organizing and managing conferences and scholarly convenings
- Purchasing or developing teaching and research materials
- Acquiring, maintaining, and preserving library collections
- Hosting visiting scholars and faculty for teaching or research
- Paying faculty and staff stipends and salaries
- Supporting faculty, staff, and student travel connected to the center's work
- Publishing and disseminating materials for scholarly audiences and the general public
Can grant funds be used to operate and maintain overseas facilities?
Yes. Operating and maintaining overseas facilities is listed as an allowable use of funds.
Are conferences and scholarly convenings supported?
Yes. Organizing and managing conferences and scholarly convenings is an allowable use of funds.
Can the grant be used for teaching and research materials?
Yes. Purchasing or developing teaching and research materials is an allowable cost.
Can the grant support library collections?
Yes. Funds may be used to acquire, maintain, and preserve library collections.
Does the program support visiting scholars and faculty?
Yes. Hosting visiting scholars and faculty for teaching or research is included among allowable uses.
Are salaries and stipends allowable expenses?
Yes. Paying faculty and staff stipends and salaries is listed as an allowable use of grant funds.
Can the grant cover travel expenses?
Yes. The program allows support for faculty, staff, and student travel connected to the center's work.
Does the program support publishing and dissemination?
Yes. Publishing and disseminating materials intended for both scholarly audiences and the general public is an allowable activity.
How many awards were anticipated for the FY 2012 competition?
For the FY 2012 competition described, the Department anticipated making about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2012?
The estimated total funding amount for FY 2012 was $650,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $65,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. They were not to be submitted by email.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for 84.274 rather than 84.274A.
When did the application package become available for FY 2012?
The application package became available on July 25, 2012.
What was the deadline to submit an application for FY 2012?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 24, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on September 23, 2012.
Where are the official requirements and selection details found?
The synopsis states that authoritative requirements, selection criteria, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions are contained in the official Federal Register notice, which applicants are expected to review closely.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is ED-GRANTS-072512-001.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Education.
Which agency administers this grant program?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of Education, through the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical issues?
For technical access issues related to Grants.gov, the notice provided a Grants.gov systems contact: Julius Cotton.
Who is the program contact for substantive (program) questions?
The notice identified Cheryl E. Gibbs (International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) at OPE) as the program point of contact for substantive questions.
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