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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 Institutes for Student Leaders on U.S. History and Government" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.009 Academic Exchange Programs Undergraduate Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 8, 2010 and posted on Oct 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 3, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,440,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,440,000.00 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders on U.S. History and Government," comes from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Branch for the Study of the United States within the Office of Academic Exchange Programs. The program is a discretionary funding opportunity and would be awarded as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects to be actively involved in major elements of program direction, coordination, or oversight rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The purpose of the competition is to select an organization to design and implement six separate academic institutes focused on U.S. history and government, assuming funds are available.
The core program design described in the announcement centers on immersive, short-term academic experiences for international student leaders. In total, six institutes are planned, with participants recruited from across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Language access is built into the structure: three institutes must be delivered entirely in Spanish, and three must be delivered in English. Each institute is expected to run for five weeks and must include an integrated one-week study tour as part of the overall program. While the summary provided does not list curriculum requirements in detail, the framing makes clear that applicants are being asked to propose the full design and implementation plan for institutes that combine academic content with structured educational travel.
Funding for the opportunity is substantial but is intended to support a single award. The announcement lists an expected number of awards of 1, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,440,000 and an award ceiling of $1,440,000, indicating that the entire anticipated funding is likely to be made through one cooperative agreement covering the full scope of six institutes. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing is 19.009, under Academic Exchange Programs and Undergraduate Programs, signaling that the activity fits within ECA's broader exchange and leadership development portfolio for students.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources to support the project. The exact nature and acceptable forms of cost share are not specified in the excerpt and are instead referenced as being available in the full announcement, but the presence of a match requirement is a key planning factor for prospective applicants because it affects budgeting, partnerships, and institutional commitments.
Eligibility is open to several types of organizations. The eligible applicant categories 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 listing also includes "Others" with the note to see the full announcement for clarification, which suggests there may be additional eligible entity types or special eligibility conditions not captured in the abbreviated summary. Applicants would need to consult the full announcement to confirm eligibility details and any specific constraints.
The opportunity was posted and created on October 8, 2010, with an original and current closing date of December 3, 2010, and an archive date of December 4, 2010. In other words, it is a past funding opportunity rather than an open competition today, but the description still provides a clear snapshot of what ECA sought to fund at the time: a multi-institute, bilingual (Spanish/English) academic exchange program on U.S. history and government for student leaders from the Western Hemisphere.
For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact listed is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable by email at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders on U.S. History and Government."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through the Branch for the Study of the United States within the Office of Academic Exchange Programs.
What type of funding instrument is expected for the award?
The award is expected to be made as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial government involvement in major elements of program direction, coordination, or oversight, rather than a standard grant where the government is less involved after award.
What is the main purpose of the competition?
The purpose is to select an organization to design and implement six separate academic institutes focused on U.S. history and government, assuming funds are available.
How many institutes are included in the required program design?
The announcement calls for six separate institutes.
Who are the intended participants?
The program is designed for international student leaders recruited from across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
What languages must the institutes be delivered in?
Three institutes must be delivered entirely in Spanish, and three institutes must be delivered in English.
How long is each institute expected to run?
Each institute is expected to run for five weeks.
Is travel included as part of the institute design?
Yes. Each institute must include an integrated one-week study tour as part of the overall five-week program.
Does the summary specify the detailed curriculum requirements?
No. The excerpt does not provide detailed curriculum requirements, but it indicates that applicants are expected to propose the full design and implementation plan combining academic content with structured educational travel.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The announcement lists an expected number of awards of 1.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,440,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,440,000, which suggests the full anticipated funding is intended to be made through a single cooperative agreement covering all six institutes.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 19.009, under Academic Exchange Programs and Undergraduate Programs.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources to support the project.
Does the excerpt explain the acceptable forms or amount of cost share?
No. The excerpt notes that the details of the match requirement (including acceptable forms) are available in the full announcement, not in the provided summary.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
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 summary also references "Others" and indicates applicants should see the full announcement for clarification.
Are there potentially additional eligibility conditions not included in the excerpt?
Yes. The presence of an "Others" category with a note to consult the full announcement suggests additional eligible entity types or special eligibility conditions may exist beyond what is shown in the abbreviated summary.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on October 8, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is December 3, 2010.
Is this an active funding opportunity today?
No. The archive date is December 4, 2010, which indicates it is a past funding opportunity rather than an open competition.
Who is the listed point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The contact listed is Hans Posey, Program Specialist. The email provided is poseyhe@state.gov.
What is the basic scope an applicant would have needed to cover?
Based on the summary, the selected organization would be responsible for designing and implementing six five-week institutes on U.S. history and government, recruiting/serving international student leaders from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, delivering three institutes in Spanish and three in English, and including a one-week study tour within each institute.
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