Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A E USS 12 24
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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 Public Policy and Government Leadership" 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 Apr 5, 2012 and posted on Apr 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 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 $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State is offering a discretionary funding opportunity to support the design and delivery of four Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders focused on Public Policy and Government Leadership. The goal is to bring cohorts of foreign undergraduate students to the United States for a structured academic and cultural program that helps them develop a deeper understanding of how U.S. public policy is formed and carried out, and how leadership functions within government and related civic institutions. The Institutes are intended to be hosted at U.S. academic institutions and to combine classroom-style learning with direct exposure to American communities and institutions.
Under this opportunity, applicants are asked to propose a single, coordinated program that administers all four Institutes. ECA plans to make one award only, meaning one recipient will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the full set of four programs rather than funding multiple separate implementers. Each Institute is designed as a six-week experience: approximately four weeks of academic residency at the host institution, followed by a two-week integrated educational travel component. The travel segment is meant to complement the academic content by taking participants to a different region of the United States, broadening their exposure beyond the campus setting and giving them a comparative look at regional perspectives, local governance, civic life, and public institutions.
The Institutes are scheduled for summer 2013, and each individual Institute may host up to 20 participants. While the announcement references participants coming from specific countries, the country list itself is contained in the full announcement rather than in the summary data provided here. In practice, the funded organization would be expected to coordinate the academic curriculum and speaker series, plan site visits and meetings with practitioners, manage logistics for residential programming and travel, and ensure that the overall experience aligns with ECA program objectives for academic exchange and leadership development.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency anticipates substantial involvement during the life of the project (for example, approvals, collaboration on program elements, and ongoing monitoring) compared with a standard grant. The estimated total funding for the opportunity is $1,200,000, and the award ceiling is also $1,200,000, reflecting ECA’s intention to fund one project at up to that amount to cover all four Institutes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should expect to propose a budget that includes non-federal contributions as described in the full announcement.
Eligible applicants include accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions (public/state-controlled and private) and U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, including those other than institutions of higher education. The specific eligibility details, any additional requirements, and the full programmatic expectations are referenced as being in the complete announcement. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.009 (Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs).
Key dates included in the public listing are a posted date of April 5, 2012, with an application closing date of May 4, 2012 (the archive date is May 5, 2012). The official funding opportunity number is ECA-A-E-USS-12-24, and the title is "Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders on Public Policy and Government Leadership." For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed program contact is Hans Posey (poseyhe@state.gov), identified as a Program Specialist.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State to support the design and delivery of four Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders focused on Public Policy and Government Leadership.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The official title is "Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders on Public Policy and Government Leadership."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number is ECA-A-E-USS-12-24.
Which federal office is offering the award?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State.
What is the purpose of the four Institutes?
The Institutes are intended to bring cohorts of foreign undergraduate students to the United States for a structured academic and cultural program that builds understanding of how U.S. public policy is formed and carried out, and how leadership functions within government and related civic institutions.
Who are the participants?
Participants are foreign undergraduate students (student leaders). The announcement references participants coming from specific countries, but the country list is contained in the full announcement and is not included in the summary information provided here.
How many Institutes are funded under this opportunity?
The opportunity supports four Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders.
How many awards does ECA plan to make?
ECA plans to make one award only. One recipient will be responsible for organizing and overseeing all four Institutes as a single, coordinated program.
Is the applicant expected to propose one Institute or all four?
Applicants are asked to propose a single, coordinated program that administers all four Institutes.
Where are the Institutes expected to be hosted?
The Institutes are intended to be hosted at U.S. academic institutions.
How long is each Institute?
Each Institute is designed as a six-week experience.
What is the basic structure of the six-week Institute?
Each Institute includes approximately four weeks of academic residency at the host institution followed by a two-week integrated educational travel component.
What is the purpose of the two-week travel component?
The travel segment is meant to complement the academic content by taking participants to a different region of the United States, broadening exposure beyond the campus setting and providing a comparative look at regional perspectives, local governance, civic life, and public institutions.
When are the Institutes scheduled to take place?
The Institutes are scheduled for summer 2013.
How many participants can each Institute host?
Each individual Institute may host up to 20 participants.
What types of activities are expected to be included in the program?
Based on the summary, the funded organization would be expected to coordinate the academic curriculum and speaker series, plan site visits and meetings with practitioners, manage logistics for residential programming and travel, and ensure the overall experience aligns with ECA objectives for academic exchange and leadership development.
What kind of funding instrument is being used?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the life of the project, such as agency collaboration on program elements, approvals, and ongoing monitoring, compared with a standard grant.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding for the opportunity is $1,200,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,200,000, reflecting the intention to fund one project at up to that amount to cover all four Institutes.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, and applicants should expect to propose a budget that includes non-federal contributions as described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions (public/state-controlled and private) and U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, including those other than institutions of higher education.
Where can I find the full eligibility details and any additional requirements?
The summary indicates that specific eligibility details, additional requirements, and full programmatic expectations are included in the complete announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.009 (Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs).
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The public listing includes a posted date of April 5, 2012 and an application closing date of May 4, 2012. The archive date is May 5, 2012.
Who is the program contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist. The email provided is poseyhe@state.gov.
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