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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 U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders on New Media in Journalism" 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 Nov 19, 2010 and posted on Nov 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 10, 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 $480,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $480,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through its Office of Academic Exchange Programs and the Branch for the Study of the United States, is seeking proposals to design and run two Study of the United States Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders focused on New Media in Journalism. These institutes are intended to bring highly motivated undergraduate students from specified countries and regions to the United States for an intensive, structured program that combines academic coursework with experiential learning. The goal is to provide participants with a deep, practical understanding of new media and journalism in the U.S. context, typically blending classroom-style seminars with professional exposure and cultural engagement.
Each institute is planned as a five-week program scheduled for summer 2011 and hosted at U.S. academic institutions. The structure is clearly defined: four weeks of academic residency followed by a one-week integrated educational travel tour designed to expose students to a different region of the United States. The travel component is not optional or separate; it is meant to be integrated into the learning outcomes and complement the academic portion by providing site visits and regional perspectives. The final portion of the travel component must include a three-day session in Washington, D.C., which generally implies meetings, briefings, or educational activities tied to national institutions, media organizations, or civic and governmental contexts.
In terms of scale, each institute will host up to 20 participants, for a combined total of about 40 students across both programs. ECA anticipates making one to two cooperative agreement awards to cover the administration of the two institutes, meaning the awardee(s) will work in close coordination with the government under a cooperative agreement framework rather than operating with complete independence as in a standard grant. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and falls under CFDA 19.009 (Academic Exchange Programs, Undergraduate Programs).
The funding details indicate an estimated total program funding of $480,000, with an award floor of $240,000 and an award ceiling of $480,000. This aligns with ECA potentially issuing either two awards (one per institute) or a single award that covers both institutes, depending on proposal strength and program design. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should expect to contribute some portion of program costs or in-kind support as specified in the full announcement.
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), along with other applicant types as described in the full announcement. Proposals were due January 10, 2011 (posted November 19, 2010), and the program award is explicitly contingent on the availability of FY 2011 funds, meaning that even strong proposals could be delayed or not funded if appropriations or allocations are not available.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) request for proposals to design and run two Study of the United States Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders focused on New Media in Journalism.
2) Which ECA office is sponsoring the program?
The opportunity is managed by ECA through its Office of Academic Exchange Programs and the Branch for the Study of the United States.
3) What is the purpose of the SUSIs described in this announcement?
The purpose is to bring highly motivated undergraduate students from specified countries and regions to the United States for an intensive, structured program that builds a deep, practical understanding of new media and journalism in the U.S. context.
4) What topic area are these institutes focused on?
Both institutes focus on New Media in Journalism.
5) Who are the participants supposed to be?
The institutes are intended for highly motivated undergraduate student leaders from specified countries and regions (as defined in the full announcement).
6) How long is each institute?
Each institute is planned as a five-week program.
7) When are the institutes scheduled to take place?
The institutes are scheduled for summer 2011.
8) Where will the institutes be hosted?
They are to be hosted at U.S. academic institutions.
9) What is the required program structure?
The structure is defined as four weeks of academic residency followed by a one-week integrated educational travel tour.
10) What does the academic portion typically include?
The institutes are intended to combine academic coursework with experiential learning, typically blending classroom-style seminars with professional exposure and cultural engagement.
11) Is the educational travel tour optional?
No. The travel component is described as not optional or separate. It is meant to be integrated into the learning outcomes and to complement the academic portion.
12) What is the purpose of the educational travel tour?
The travel tour is designed to expose students to a different region of the United States, provide site visits, and add regional perspectives that reinforce the academic content.
13) Is there a required Washington, D.C. component?
Yes. The final portion of the travel component must include a three-day session in Washington, D.C.
14) What is implied by the three-day Washington, D.C. session?
The description indicates that the Washington, D.C. session generally implies meetings, briefings, or educational activities tied to national institutions, media organizations, or civic and governmental contexts.
15) How many participants will be in each institute?
Each institute will host up to 20 participants.
16) How many total participants are expected across both institutes?
Across both institutes, the combined total is expected to be about 40 students.
17) How many awards does ECA expect to make?
ECA anticipates making one to two cooperative agreement awards to cover administration of the two institutes.
18) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is expected to be awarded as a cooperative agreement, which means the awardee(s) will work in close coordination with the U.S. Government rather than operating with complete independence.
19) Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
20) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.009, titled Academic Exchange Programs, Undergraduate Programs.
21) How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total program funding is $480,000.
22) What is the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $240,000 and the award ceiling is $480,000.
23) Does the funding range relate to the number of awards?
Yes. The stated floor and ceiling align with ECA potentially issuing either two awards (one per institute) or a single award covering both institutes, depending on proposal strength and program design.
24) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute a portion of program costs and/or provide in-kind support as specified in the full announcement.
25) Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), along with other applicant types as described in the full announcement.
26) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 19, 2010.
27) What was the proposal due date?
Proposals were due January 10, 2011.
28) Is the award guaranteed once a proposal is submitted?
No. The program award is explicitly contingent on the availability of FY 2011 funds. Even strong proposals could be delayed or not funded if appropriations or allocations are not available.
29) What should applicants do if they need help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement can contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
30) What are applicants being asked to do in their proposals?
Based on the description provided, applicants are being asked to propose how they will design and administer two five-week SUSIs on New Media in Journalism, including the required four-week academic residency and the integrated one-week educational travel tour that ends with a three-day Washington, D.C. session.
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