Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A E USS 12 01
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- 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 "Study of the United States Institute on U.S. National Security Policymaking" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.401 Academic Exchange Programs Scholars.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 12, 2011 and posted on Aug 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 11, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $290,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $290,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Study of the United States Institute on U.S. National Security Policymaking is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant opportunity for an organization to design and run an intensive academic institute focused on how the United States develops national security policy. The program is managed through ECA's Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Branch for the Study of the U.S. (ECA/A/E/USS). Its purpose is educational and capacity-building rather than research-driven: it aims to deepen understanding of U.S. national security policymaking, both historically and in contemporary practice, and then translate that understanding into stronger university-level curricula and higher-quality teaching about the United States in participants' home countries.
The institute is intended for a multinational cohort of up to 18 participants who are experienced foreign university educators and other relevant professionals from outside the United States. The target group is people with the influence and background to incorporate what they learn into courses, modules, public lectures, professional training, or institutional programming once they return home. The program is expected to be academically rigorous and structured around a clear central theme, with a strong contemporary component so participants engage not only with foundational concepts and historical cases, but also with modern challenges, institutions, and debates shaping U.S. national security decisions.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ECA A E USS 12 01) is offered under the Academic Exchange Programs assistance listing (CFDA 19.401). The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning the grantee would likely coordinate closely with ECA during planning and delivery rather than operating fully independently. The opportunity anticipates making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $290,000 and an award ceiling of $290,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget and demonstrate how those resources will support program delivery.
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and potentially additional applicant types as described in the full announcement. The opportunity was posted on August 12, 2011, and the application deadline was October 11, 2011 (with the archive date of October 12, 2011). For applicants or organizations that had difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
In practical terms, a successful proposal would be expected to lay out a coherent institute design that combines a strong academic core with exposure to real-world policymaking. While the summary does not list required components in detail, the description implies a program that could include expert lectures, seminars, guided discussions, site visits, and structured engagement with relevant institutions and practitioners, all anchored by a unifying theme and contemporary policy content. The overall deliverable is a well-run institute that equips participants to return to their institutions abroad with deeper knowledge, better teaching materials, and an improved ability to explain U.S. national security policymaking in a nuanced, current, and academically grounded way.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant for an organization to design and run the Study of the United States Institute on U.S. National Security Policymaking. The funded project is an intensive academic institute focused on how the United States develops national security policy.
Which office manages the program?
The program is managed through ECA's Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Branch for the Study of the U.S. (ECA/A/E/USS).
What is the primary purpose of the institute?
The purpose is educational and capacity-building rather than research-driven. It is intended to deepen participants' understanding of U.S. national security policymaking (historically and in contemporary practice) and support stronger university-level curricula and higher-quality teaching about the United States in participants' home countries.
Is this opportunity intended to fund research?
Based on the description provided, the institute is not positioned as a research-focused program. It is designed as an educational, academically rigorous institute that builds knowledge and teaching capacity.
Who is the institute designed for?
The institute is intended for a multinational cohort of up to 18 participants who are experienced foreign university educators and other relevant professionals from outside the United States.
How many participants are expected?
The institute is intended for up to 18 participants.
Are participants expected to be U.S.-based or international?
Participants are expected to be from outside the United States. The target group is foreign university educators and other relevant professionals.
What kind of experience should participants have?
Participants are described as experienced educators and other relevant professionals with the influence and background to incorporate what they learn into teaching, training, public lectures, or institutional programming after returning home.
What outcomes should the institute produce for participants?
The intended outcome is that participants return to their institutions abroad with deeper knowledge, better teaching materials, and improved ability to explain U.S. national security policymaking in a nuanced, current, and academically grounded way.
What topics should the institute cover?
The institute should focus on how the United States develops national security policy, including foundational concepts and historical cases, as well as modern challenges, institutions, and debates shaping contemporary U.S. national security decisions.
Does the institute need a central theme?
Yes. The program is expected to be academically rigorous and structured around a clear central theme, with a strong contemporary component.
What types of activities might a proposed institute include?
While the summary does not provide a detailed required list, it implies a design that may include expert lectures, seminars, guided discussions, site visits, and structured engagement with relevant institutions and practitioners, all anchored by a unifying theme and contemporary policy content.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA A E USS 12 01.
What assistance listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under the Academic Exchange Programs assistance listing (CFDA 19.401).
What type of award mechanism is used?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project management?
It implies the grantee would likely coordinate closely with ECA during planning and delivery, rather than operating fully independently.
How many awards does ECA expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $290,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $290,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget and explain how those resources will support program delivery.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and potentially additional applicant types as described in the full announcement.
Can a U.S. nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes, U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, with the note that this category is "other than institutions of higher education."
Can universities apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicant types.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 12, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 11, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 12, 2011.
Who was the program contact listed for access issues?
The listed program contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist.
What is the contact email provided in the summary?
The contact email provided is poseyhe@state.gov.
What is ECA looking for in a successful proposal (based on the summary)?
Based on the summary, a successful proposal would present a coherent institute design that combines a strong academic core with exposure to real-world policymaking, includes a clear central theme and contemporary policy content, and delivers a well-run institute that equips participants to strengthen curricula and teaching after they return home.
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