Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A S U 13 02
Apply for ECA A S U 13 02
- 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 "Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program" 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 5, 2012 and posted on Oct 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 9, 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 $4,625,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,625,000.00 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant opportunity to run a scholarship and exchange program for Tunisians at accredited American community colleges. The goal is to give current undergraduate students and young people seeking stronger vocational skills, especially those from underserved and non-elite backgrounds and regions of Tunisia, the chance to complete one academic year of study in the United States. A major focus is expanding access for groups that have historically had fewer opportunities, with particular emphasis on women, while also building mutual understanding through exposure to American society and culture.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ECA-A-S-U-13-02) is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the selected grantee would work closely with ECA in implementing the program. ECA anticipates making one award, with an estimated total funding level and award ceiling of about $4,625,000, contingent on the availability of FY 2013 funds. The program is supported using funding from the FY 2012 Middle East Response Fund (MERF) that was carried over for obligation into FY 2013. The announcement also notes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources in line with the full program rules.
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based consortia of accredited community colleges and U.S. nonprofit organizations recognized under IRS 501(c)(3), as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education, depending on the eligibility details in the full announcement. The opportunity encourages applications from multiple-campus community college consortia, reflecting an interest in building a network of host institutions across the United States capable of supporting students in various certificate and skills-based fields.
The organization selected to administer the program would manage the full scholarship pipeline and participant experience. Responsibilities include recruiting applicants in Tunisia, running a fair selection process, and placing participants at accredited U.S. community colleges for one academic year in eligible certificate programs. The administrator must also coordinate international travel, provide pre-departure orientation, and deliver enrichment activities that complement academics, such as leadership development, professional skills training, and community engagement. Ongoing student advising, monitoring, and support during the U.S. stay are required, along with structured pre-return activities, program evaluation, and longer-term follow-up with alumni after participants return home.
Key dates in the published notice include a posted date of October 5, 2012 and an application deadline of November 9, 2012 (with an archive date of November 10, 2012). The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.009 (Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs). For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the notice provides a program contact at ECA: Hans Posey, Program Specialist (poseyhe@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program (ECA-A-S-U-13-02)
1. What is the Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program?
The Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant opportunity to operate a scholarship and exchange program that places Tunisian participants at accredited American community colleges for one academic year of study in the United States.
2. What is the main goal of this program?
The program aims to expand access to U.S. community college education for current undergraduate students and young people seeking stronger vocational skills, especially individuals from underserved and non-elite backgrounds and regions of Tunisia. It also seeks to build mutual understanding by exposing participants to American society and culture.
3. Who is the intended participant population?
The intended participants are Tunisians, including current undergraduate students and young people seeking stronger vocational or certificate-based skills, with a focus on those from underserved and non-elite backgrounds and regions.
4. Does the program prioritize any specific groups?
Yes. A major focus is expanding access for groups that have historically had fewer opportunities, with particular emphasis on women.
5. How long do participants study in the United States under this program?
Participants are expected to complete one academic year of study at accredited U.S. community colleges.
6. What types of study programs are participants placed into?
Participants are placed in eligible certificate programs and skills-based fields at accredited American community colleges, as described in the opportunity materials.
7. What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA-A-S-U-13-02.
8. What type of award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. Under a cooperative agreement, the selected grantee is expected to work closely with ECA in implementing the program.
9. How many awards does ECA anticipate making?
ECA anticipates making one award.
10. What is the estimated funding level and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding level and the award ceiling are about $4,625,000, contingent on the availability of FY 2013 funds.
11. What is the funding source for this program?
The program is supported using funding from the FY 2012 Middle East Response Fund (MERF) that was carried over for obligation into FY 2013.
12. Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement notes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the full program rules.
13. Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based consortia of accredited community colleges and U.S. nonprofit organizations recognized under IRS 501(c)(3). The opportunity also references eligibility for public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education, depending on the eligibility details provided in the full announcement.
14. Are community college consortia encouraged to apply?
Yes. The opportunity encourages applications from multiple-campus community college consortia, reflecting an interest in building a network of host institutions across the United States.
15. What is the role of the selected organization (grantee/administrator)?
The selected organization administers the full scholarship pipeline and participant experience. This includes recruitment in Tunisia, running a fair selection process, placement at accredited U.S. community colleges for one academic year, and providing a range of student support and enrichment services before, during, and after the U.S. program period.
16. What recruitment and selection responsibilities are included?
The administrator is responsible for recruiting applicants in Tunisia and conducting a fair selection process, as part of managing the scholarship pipeline.
17. What placement responsibilities are included?
The administrator must place selected participants at accredited U.S. community colleges for one academic year in eligible certificate programs.
18. What travel and orientation responsibilities are included?
The administrator must coordinate international travel and provide pre-departure orientation for participants.
19. What enrichment activities are expected?
The program includes enrichment activities that complement academics, such as leadership development, professional skills training, and community engagement.
20. What student support is required during the U.S. stay?
Ongoing student advising, monitoring, and support during the U.S. stay are required components of the program administration.
21. Are pre-return activities part of the program?
Yes. The administrator must deliver structured pre-return activities for participants before they depart the United States.
22. Are evaluation and alumni follow-up required?
Yes. The administrator is responsible for program evaluation and longer-term follow-up with alumni after participants return home.
23. What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The posted date is October 5, 2012. The application deadline is November 9, 2012. The archive date is November 10, 2012.
24. What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 19.009 (Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs).
25. Who can be contacted for questions if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically?
The notice provides an ECA program contact: Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
26. Does this summary replace the full announcement?
No. The opportunity references additional eligibility details and full program rules (including cost sharing/matching expectations). Applicants would need the full announcement to confirm all requirements and conditions.
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