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- The U.S. Mission to Tunisia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "University Partnership" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 10, 2012 and posted on Aug 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 2012 Closing Date Thursday, September 20, 2012 at midnight Eastern (U.S.) time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- The United States Embassy/Tunis is planning to support the Tunisian Diplomatic Institute in the development of a special curriculum to support on going reforms in matter of capacity building to the benefit of Tunisian diplomats, in light of new trends and practices in diplomacy and skills required by the diplomatic profession, in fields such as Public Diplomacy, PR Media Relations, Economic Diplomacy, Analysis and Prospective of Current International Affairs, Crisis Management, and interpersonal development. This partnership would also include the setting up of a Studies Research Unit to investigate topics such as international relations, international law, the global economy, international conflict, terrorism and post conflict nation building. The Tunisian Diplomatic institute reports to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and offers two study tracks The first is one year long and designed for young university graduates. Student attend classes on basic diplomacy techniques, international law, international economy and relations, etc.. At completion of the first year of study, students follow internships in various departments at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before their actual assignment. The second track is aimed for in service and mid career professionals and offers short term training programs on various diplomacy matters. For more information about the institute, please send email to idfe.takwin@gmail.com or call the Director for Training 216 71 784 510
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "University Partnership" (Funding Opportunity Number TPA20120815), is a U.S. Mission to Tunisia request for applications meant to build a structured, collaborative partnership between a U.S. university and the Tunisian Diplomatic Institute for Training and Studies (IDFE), which operates under Tunisia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The overall purpose is to help strengthen Tunisia's diplomatic training and related institutional capacity by connecting the institute with U.S. academic and diplomacy-focused expertise, while also creating durable, two-way relationships among U.S. and Tunisian educational and diplomatic institutions and their public and private sector partners.
Eligible applicants are regionally accredited, degree-granting U.S. institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled and private universities. Preference is given to institutions that already have project, partnership, or exchange experience in Tunisia and/or the broader North Africa region, which signals the Embassy is looking for a partner that can operate effectively in the local context and move quickly into implementation. The award will be made as a cooperative agreement (the announcement notes that, for purposes of this RFA, "grant" and "cooperative agreement" are used synonymously), which typically implies closer involvement by the funding agency in the project compared with a standard grant.
Programmatically, the partnership is aimed at supporting reforms and modernization of diplomatic training in Tunisia by helping develop a specialized curriculum aligned with current trends and professional competencies in diplomacy. The RFA highlights training areas such as public diplomacy, public relations and media relations, economic diplomacy, analysis and forecasting of current international affairs, crisis management, and interpersonal and professional development. In addition to curriculum development, the partnership is expected to support the creation or strengthening of a Studies and Research Unit within the Tunisian Diplomatic Institute to explore subjects including international relations, international law, the global economy, international conflict, terrorism, and post-conflict nation-building. The opportunity also provides background on the institute's two training tracks: a one-year program for recent university graduates that includes coursework and internships within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and shorter-term professional training modules designed for in-service and mid-career diplomats.
Funding is expected to come from Economic Support Funds (ESF), with an anticipated total funding amount up to USD 350,000. The award ceiling is USD 350,000 and the award floor is USD 250,000, with an expected number of awards listed as one. The performance period is not to exceed two years, though the Embassy notes the possibility of limited no-cost extensions. A cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated as "Yes," meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources or secure matching support consistent with the announcement's requirements. The RFA also underscores a standard U.S. government assistance rule: profit is not allowed under assistance instruments, but reasonable, allocable, and allowable direct and indirect costs can be covered as long as they comply with the applicable federal cost principles and regulations (including references such as 22 CFR 226 and OMB Circular A-21 for universities).
Administratively, applicants are required to submit a complete application package that follows the RFA structure and includes all required information contained in the main sections and attachments (Application Format, Selection Criteria, Program Description, required certifications and assurances, and additional attachments). Submissions must be made by email as attachments in Microsoft Word format, with PDFs also acceptable, and with a practical constraint of up to 2MB per email. Faxed proposals are not accepted. The Embassy states it will confirm receipt of submissions by the deadline and will make awards to the responsible applicant(s) whose proposal best meets the RFA requirements and selection criteria. The announcement also makes standard federal disclaimers clear: issuing the RFA does not guarantee an award, the Embassy may fund any or none of the applications, it may reject any or all submissions, and applicants are responsible for their own proposal preparation costs. Final award decisions are contingent on funds being fully appropriated, allocated, and committed through internal procedures.
Key logistical details listed in the announcement include the administering entity (U.S. Mission to Tunisia), the activity category (Education, focused on partnership in diplomacy and world affairs with the Tunisian Diplomatic Institute), the CFDA number (19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs), and the timeline from posting to closing (with the final closing date shown as Thursday, September 20, 2012 at midnight Eastern Time). Questions were to be submitted in writing to the named Embassy contact via email, and separate institute contact information is included for those seeking more background on IDFE and its training programs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): University Partnership (Funding Opportunity Number TPA20120815)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled "University Partnership" (Funding Opportunity Number TPA20120815). It is a U.S. Mission to Tunisia request for applications to build a structured, collaborative partnership between a U.S. university and Tunisia's Diplomatic Institute for Training and Studies (IDFE), which operates under Tunisia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to strengthen Tunisia's diplomatic training and related institutional capacity by connecting IDFE with U.S. academic and diplomacy-focused expertise. The project is also intended to create durable, two-way relationships among U.S. and Tunisian educational and diplomatic institutions and their public and private sector partners.
Who is administering this funding opportunity?
The administering entity is the U.S. Mission to Tunisia (U.S. Embassy Tunisia).
What type of award will be made?
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement. The announcement notes that for purposes of this request for applications, the terms "grant" and "cooperative agreement" are used synonymously, but a cooperative agreement typically implies closer involvement by the funding agency than a standard grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are regionally accredited, degree-granting U.S. institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled universities and private universities.
Is there any preference among eligible applicants?
Preference is given to institutions that already have project, partnership, or exchange experience in Tunisia and/or the broader North Africa region.
What Tunisian institution is the intended partner?
The intended Tunisian partner is the Tunisian Diplomatic Institute for Training and Studies (IDFE), under Tunisia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
What program areas or themes does the partnership focus on?
The partnership is aimed at supporting reforms and modernization of diplomatic training in Tunisia, including development of specialized curriculum aligned with current trends and professional competencies in diplomacy.
What training topics are specifically highlighted in the announcement?
The request for applications highlights training areas including public diplomacy, public relations and media relations, economic diplomacy, analysis and forecasting of current international affairs, crisis management, and interpersonal and professional development.
Is curriculum development part of the expected activities?
Yes. Curriculum development is a central component, with an emphasis on specialized curriculum aligned with modern diplomatic trends and competencies.
Does the opportunity include research or institutional development components?
Yes. The partnership is expected to support the creation or strengthening of a Studies and Research Unit within IDFE.
What subject areas are mentioned for the Studies and Research Unit?
The announcement lists subjects including international relations, international law, the global economy, international conflict, terrorism, and post-conflict nation-building.
What are IDFE's training tracks described in the opportunity?
IDFE is described as having two tracks: (1) a one-year program for recent university graduates that includes coursework and internships within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and (2) shorter-term professional training modules designed for in-service and mid-career diplomats.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Education, focused on partnership in diplomacy and world affairs with the Tunisian Diplomatic Institute.
What is the source of funding?
Funding is expected to come from Economic Support Funds (ESF).
How much funding is available?
The anticipated total funding amount is up to USD 350,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is USD 350,000 and the award floor is USD 250,000.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
How long is the performance period?
The performance period is not to exceed two years.
Are extensions possible?
The Embassy notes the possibility of limited no-cost extensions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources or secure matching support consistent with the announcement's requirements.
Can the project generate profit for the award recipient?
No. The announcement states that profit is not allowed under U.S. government assistance instruments. However, reasonable, allocable, and allowable direct and indirect costs can be covered if they comply with applicable federal cost principles and regulations.
Which cost principles and regulations are referenced for universities?
The opportunity references federal requirements including 22 CFR 226 and OMB Circular A-21 for universities, in connection with allowable direct and indirect costs.
What must be included in the application package?
Applicants must submit a complete application package that follows the request for applications structure and includes all required information contained in the main sections and attachments. The announcement references items such as the Application Format, Selection Criteria, Program Description, required certifications and assurances, and additional attachments.
How must applications be submitted?
Submissions must be made by email as attachments.
What file formats are accepted for submission?
Microsoft Word format is required, with PDFs also acceptable.
Is there a size limit for email submissions?
Yes. The announcement notes a practical constraint of up to 2MB per email.
Are fax submissions allowed?
No. Faxed proposals are not accepted.
Will the Embassy confirm receipt of an application?
Yes. The Embassy states it will confirm receipt of submissions by the deadline.
How will award decisions be made?
The Embassy will make awards to the responsible applicant(s) whose proposal best meets the request for applications requirements and the selection criteria.
Does issuing this request guarantee that an award will be made?
No. The announcement states that issuing the request does not guarantee an award. The Embassy may fund any, all, or none of the applications, and it may reject any or all submissions.
Are applicants reimbursed for proposal preparation costs?
No. Applicants are responsible for their own proposal preparation costs.
Are awards contingent on the availability of funds?
Yes. Final award decisions are contingent on funds being fully appropriated, allocated, and committed through internal procedures.
What is the closing date and time for this opportunity?
The final closing date is Thursday, September 20, 2012 at midnight Eastern Time.
How were questions about the opportunity supposed to be submitted?
Questions were to be submitted in writing to the named Embassy contact via email.
Is there contact information for learning more about IDFE?
Yes. The announcement notes that separate institute contact information is included for those seeking more background on IDFE and its training programs.
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