Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 14 AW 160 SCA 08082014
Apply for SCAPPD 14 AW 160 SCA 08082014
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian 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 "Short term Professional Study Tour Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 19, 2014 and posted on Aug 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 3, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 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 for U.S. institutions is limited to not for profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. Lead institution must be a designated sponsor authorized to issue the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J 1). The lead institution must be registered in the System for Award Management SAM located at www.sam.gov prior to submitting an application or plan and maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by an agency. See additional eligibility requirements on page 6 of the announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Short term Professional Study Tour Program (SPST) is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy grant opportunity run through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), specifically its Office of Press and Public Diplomacy. The program funds the design and administration of short, carefully structured professional visits to the United States for current and emerging foreign leaders from South and Central Asia. The core purpose is to strengthen mutual understanding between the United States and participating countries by exposing influential professionals to U.S. institutions, professional practices, and society in a focused, short-term format. In doing so, the program is intended to advance broader U.S. foreign policy objectives in the region through relationship-building, professional exchange, and sustained connections.
The eligible countries covered by this program span a wide region and include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally indicates that the Department of State expects to have substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing key aspects of the project during the period of performance, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal engagement.
Funding is planned for a single award, with an estimated total program funding level of $500,000. Individual award amounts are expected to fall within a range, with an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $750,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness, although organizations sometimes still propose leveraged resources as a program strength depending on the full announcement.
Applicant eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. In addition, the lead institution must be an officially designated exchange sponsor authorized to issue the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1), which is a key compliance requirement for administering exchange visitors traveling under the J-1 program. Applicants must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an application and must maintain an active, current SAM registration throughout the application review period and any resulting federal award. The announcement notes that further eligibility requirements are included in the full solicitation (referenced as being on page 6).
The opportunity was posted on August 8, 2014, with an original and final closing date of September 3, 2014, and an archive date of October 3, 2014. The CFDA program number listed is 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Ellen Delage at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Short term Professional Study Tour Program (SPST)?
The Short term Professional Study Tour Program (SPST) is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy grant opportunity that funds the design and administration of short, carefully structured professional visits to the United States.
Which U.S. government office runs this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is run through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), specifically its Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
What is the main purpose of SPST?
The core purpose is to strengthen mutual understanding between the United States and participating countries by exposing influential professionals to U.S. institutions, professional practices, and society in a focused, short-term format.
How is SPST intended to support broader U.S. objectives?
The program is intended to advance broader U.S. foreign policy objectives in South and Central Asia through relationship-building, professional exchange, and sustained connections formed during and after the visits.
Who are the participants intended to be?
Participants are described as current and emerging foreign leaders from South and Central Asia.
What types of activities does the program fund?
It funds the design and administration of short, carefully structured professional visits to the United States, aimed at exposure to U.S. institutions, professional practices, and society.
Which countries are covered by this program?
The eligible countries listed are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
What award mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the Department of State expects to have substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing key aspects of the project during the period of performance, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal engagement.
How many awards are anticipated?
Funding is planned for a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the program?
The estimated total program funding level is $500,000.
What is the expected funding range for an individual award?
Individual award amounts are expected to fall within an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $750,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants. Applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness based on the provided information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicant eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code.
Are there additional eligibility requirements beyond being a 501(c)(3) nonprofit?
Yes. The lead institution must be an officially designated exchange sponsor authorized to issue the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1).
Why is J-1 exchange sponsor designation required?
Because the lead institution must be authorized to issue the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1), which is described as a key compliance requirement for administering exchange visitors traveling under the J-1 program.
Is SAM registration required to apply?
Yes. Applicants must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an application.
Does SAM registration need to remain active after submission?
Yes. Applicants must maintain an active, current SAM registration throughout the application review period and any resulting federal award.
Are there other eligibility rules not included in this summary?
Yes. The announcement notes that further eligibility requirements are included in the full solicitation (referenced as being on page 6).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 8, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date listed is September 3, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 3, 2014.
What is the CFDA program number for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number listed is 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs.
Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Ellen Delage at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
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