Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSGEO 12 GR 004 GEO 070312
Apply for DOSGEO 12 GR 004 GEO 070312
- The U.S. Mission to Georgia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Administration Partnership Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2012 and posted on Jul 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 9, 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 $742,575.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $742,575.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is limited to U.S. Universities (U.S. university public administration programs). Direct funding for non U.S. entities is not available under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Public Administration Partnership Program is a U.S. Embassy Tbilisi (Public Affairs Section) grant competition designed to create a three-year partnership between a U.S. university public administration program and the School of Government (SG) at the Zurab Zhvania Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) in Tbilisi, Georgia. The central aim is to raise the quality and effectiveness of public administration education in Georgia by strengthening SGs instructional capacity and supporting its broader institutional development. The opportunity is framed as an assistance award under a discretionary grant mechanism, and it supports education-focused activities that build long-term academic and organizational capability rather than one-time events.
The Embassy is seeking proposals that lay out a structured, multi-year collaboration plan that improves how public administration is taught and how SG operates as an institution. The solicitation highlights several acceptable pathways to achieve these goals, including professional development for faculty, modernization or creation of curricula and teaching materials, and academic program development such as new MA offerings or potential joint degree arrangements. It also encourages exchange-based components, such as visits or residencies for professors and students, which can be used to transfer instructional approaches, develop shared course content, and deepen institutional ties. Strategic planning is explicitly mentioned as well, signaling interest not only in classroom improvements but also in the internal systems and long-term direction of SG.
Funding for the project is set at approximately $742,575 total for the full three-year period, with the notice listing an award ceiling and floor of $742,575, indicating an expectation of a single award at that amount. The competition anticipates one award in total. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which means applicants are not required to commit their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness (though voluntary leverage can sometimes be described if it strengthens the proposal). The funding activity category is education, and the CFDA reference provided is 19.900 (AEECA/ESF PD Programs), placing it within U.S. State Department public diplomacy-related assistance programming.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. universities, specifically those with public administration programs, and the announcement makes clear that direct funding is not available to non-U.S. entities under this opportunity. In practical terms, that means the prime applicant and direct recipient must be a U.S. institution, even though the work is intended to benefit and be carried out in partnership with GIPA/SG in Georgia. Applicants should therefore plan for a cooperative model where the U.S. university leads the grant administration and program design in close coordination with the Georgian partner.
The opportunity was posted July 3, 2012, with an application deadline of August 9, 2012, and an archive date of September 8, 2012, indicating it is an older, time-limited competition rather than an open-ended standing program. Proposal narratives are constrained by a formatting and length rule: the application package, excluding appendices, must not exceed 15 pages in Times New Roman, 12-point font. Interested applicants at the time were directed to contact the Grants Officer Representative, Nino Gagua, at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi for access issues or questions, underscoring that the Embassy PAS is the implementing office managing the competition.
In short, this grant sought one U.S. university partner to help elevate public administration education and institutional capacity at GIPAs School of Government through a comprehensive three-year package of faculty strengthening, curriculum and program development, exchanges, and strategic planning, backed by a single award totaling $742,575 and limited to eligible U.S. university applicants.
Public Administration Partnership Program (U.S. Embassy Tbilisi) - FAQs
What is the Public Administration Partnership Program?
The Public Administration Partnership Program is a U.S. Embassy Tbilisi (Public Affairs Section) grant competition intended to create a three-year partnership between a U.S. university public administration program and the School of Government (SG) at the Zurab Zhvania Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) in Tbilisi, Georgia.
What is the central goal of this grant?
The central aim is to raise the quality and effectiveness of public administration education in Georgia by strengthening SG's instructional capacity and supporting its broader institutional development.
Who is the Georgian partner institution named in the opportunity?
The partner institution is the School of Government (SG) at the Zurab Zhvania Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Who is offering and managing this grant competition?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi, specifically through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), which is identified as the implementing office managing the competition.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
It is framed as an assistance award under a discretionary grant mechanism.
What is the primary funding activity category?
The funding activity category is education.
What CFDA reference is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA reference provided is 19.900 (AEECA/ESF PD Programs).
How long is the partnership expected to last?
The program is designed as a three-year partnership.
What kinds of projects or activities does the Embassy want to support?
The solicitation supports education-focused activities that build long-term academic and organizational capability rather than one-time events. It calls for a structured, multi-year collaboration plan that improves how public administration is taught and how SG operates as an institution.
What are examples of acceptable pathways or components mentioned in the announcement?
Acceptable pathways highlighted include professional development for faculty, modernization or creation of curricula and teaching materials, academic program development (such as new MA offerings or potential joint degree arrangements), exchange-based components (such as visits or residencies for professors and students), and strategic planning.
Does the opportunity encourage exchanges between the U.S. university and SG/GIPA?
Yes. The solicitation encourages exchange-based components such as visits or residencies for professors and students to transfer instructional approaches, develop shared course content, and deepen institutional ties.
Is strategic planning included as an eligible or encouraged activity?
Yes. Strategic planning is explicitly mentioned, signaling interest in strengthening internal systems and the long-term direction of the School of Government, not only classroom-level improvements.
Is this grant meant for one-time events or long-term capacity building?
It is oriented toward long-term capacity building and institutional development rather than one-time events.
How much funding is available for the full project period?
Funding is set at approximately $742,575 total for the full three-year period.
What is the award ceiling and floor?
The notice lists an award ceiling and floor of $742,575, indicating an expectation of a single award at that amount.
How many awards does the competition anticipate making?
The competition anticipates one award in total.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated, meaning applicants are not required to commit their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. universities, specifically those with public administration programs.
Can non-U.S. entities apply directly for funding under this opportunity?
No. The announcement states that direct funding is not available to non-U.S. entities under this opportunity.
Can GIPA or the School of Government be the prime applicant?
Based on the eligibility statement provided, the prime applicant and direct recipient must be a U.S. institution. The work is intended to be carried out in partnership with GIPA/SG, but the U.S. university leads the grant administration.
What partnership model does the opportunity imply?
The opportunity implies a cooperative model where a U.S. university leads grant administration and program design in close coordination with the Georgian partner institution (GIPA/SG).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 3, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 9, 2012.
What does the archive date indicate?
The archive date is September 8, 2012, indicating it was a time-limited competition rather than an open-ended, continuously open program.
What is the proposal narrative length and formatting requirement mentioned?
The application package, excluding appendices, must not exceed 15 pages and must be in Times New Roman, 12-point font.
Are appendices included in the 15-page limit?
No. The 15-page constraint applies to the application package excluding appendices.
Who was listed as the point of contact for questions or access issues?
Interested applicants were directed to contact the Grants Officer Representative, Nino Gagua, at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi for access issues or questions.
What kind of institutional outcomes is the program trying to achieve at SG?
Based on the description, the program aims to strengthen SG's instructional capacity, modernize or create curricula and teaching materials, develop academic programs (including potential new MA offerings and possible joint degrees), build stronger faculty capabilities through professional development, support exchanges, and contribute to SG's broader institutional development through elements like strategic planning.
Is the project expected to improve both teaching quality and SG's institutional operations?
Yes. The solicitation emphasizes improving how public administration is taught and how the School of Government operates as an institution.
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