Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A S A 11 05
Apply for ECA A S A 11 05
- 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 "U.S. Professional Development Program for EducationUSA Advisers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.432 Academic Exchange Programs Educational Advising and Student Services.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 17, 2010 and posted on May 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 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 $1,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) 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.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Professional Development Program for EducationUSA Advisers (Fiscal Year 2011) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding opportunity designed to strengthen the skills and effectiveness of EducationUSA advisers through short-term professional development in the United States. The program is run as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected organization would not simply receive funds and operate independently; it would work closely with ECA in planning and administering the activities. The overall goal is to improve the quality and consistency of advising services delivered worldwide by EducationUSA centers, which in turn supports international student mobility to accredited U.S. institutions and helps U.S. higher education institutions engage more effectively overseas.
EducationUSA is the State Department supported global network of educational advising centers. These centers exist in many types of host institutions around the world, including Fulbright Commissions, U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Sections, independent binational centers, foreign universities, and overseas offices of U.S. NGOs. ECA support differs by region and by center and can include educational resources, staff professional development, and in limited cases direct operational support. A key feature of the network is its connection to Bureau supported regional and country educational advising coordinators located in fourteen sites across all world regions, who provide tailored guidance and expertise to local advisers. Within this structure, advisers act as front-line specialists who help prospective students, parents, scholars, and government officials navigate the U.S. higher education landscape in an accurate, balanced, and comprehensive way.
The opportunity seeks one awardee to administer the FY 2011 professional development program in the United States for EducationUSA advisers. The project focuses on equipping advisers with up-to-date knowledge and practical tools to advise international audiences about U.S. study options, admissions processes, and the range of accredited educational opportunities available. The work also supports the broader mission of EducationUSA centers as catalysts for enrollment in U.S. colleges and universities, including both students and scholars sponsored by the U.S. government or other sponsors and those pursuing study independently. Beyond inbound student advising, the network also helps U.S. institutions of higher education with overseas outreach and encourages study abroad by Americans, so improved adviser capacity can have ripple effects across multiple international education goals.
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status as well as public or state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funding. The total estimated funding is $1,100,000, with an award ceiling of $1,100,000, and the program anticipated making one award. The funding opportunity number is ECA-A-S-A-11-05 and it is associated with CFDA 19.432 (Academic Exchange Programs, Educational Advising and Student Services). The original closing date was July 7, 2010, later reflected as July 9, 2010, and the posting date was May 12, 2010.
Applicants needing the full announcement or having access issues were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov. Additional context on EducationUSA and a current list of centers is available through the EducationUSA website at http://www.educationusa.state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
The U.S. Professional Development Program for EducationUSA Advisers (Fiscal Year 2011) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding opportunity to strengthen the skills and effectiveness of EducationUSA advisers through short-term professional development in the United States.
What is the main goal of the program?
The overall goal is to improve the quality and consistency of advising services delivered worldwide by EducationUSA centers. Stronger advising supports international student mobility to accredited U.S. institutions and helps U.S. higher education institutions engage more effectively overseas.
What kind of award is this: grant or cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the selected organization is expected to work closely with ECA in planning and administering program activities, rather than operating independently after receiving funds.
How many awards does ECA expect to make?
The announcement indicates the program anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The total estimated funding is $1,100,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,100,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources in addition to the federal funding.
Who is the target audience the project ultimately supports?
The project ultimately supports EducationUSA advisers, who serve as front-line specialists assisting prospective students, parents, scholars, and government officials with accurate, balanced, and comprehensive information about U.S. higher education.
Where do the professional development activities take place?
The professional development program is conducted in the United States.
What is the focus of the professional development content?
The project focuses on equipping advisers with up-to-date knowledge and practical tools to advise international audiences on U.S. study options, admissions processes, and the range of accredited educational opportunities available.
How does this project connect to EducationUSA?
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State-supported global network of educational advising centers. This opportunity supports that network by improving adviser capacity and strengthening advising services delivered through EducationUSA centers worldwide.
Where are EducationUSA centers located, and what types of organizations host them?
EducationUSA centers operate worldwide and may be hosted by Fulbright Commissions, U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Sections, independent binational centers, foreign universities, and overseas offices of U.S. NGOs.
What kinds of support can EducationUSA centers receive from ECA?
ECA support differs by region and by center, and can include educational resources, staff professional development, and in limited cases direct operational support.
How are EducationUSA advisers supported regionally?
The network connects advisers to Bureau-supported regional and country educational advising coordinators located in fourteen sites across all world regions, providing tailored guidance and expertise to local advisers.
How does improved advising support U.S. higher education institutions?
Improved adviser capacity helps international students and scholars access accurate information about accredited U.S. study options, and also helps U.S. institutions engage more effectively overseas through outreach supported by the network.
Does EducationUSA only focus on sending international students to the United States?
No. In addition to advising international students and scholars about U.S. study, the network also helps U.S. higher education institutions with overseas outreach and encourages study abroad by Americans.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA-A-S-A-11-05.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.432 (Academic Exchange Programs, Educational Advising and Student Services).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 12, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was July 7, 2010, later reflected as July 9, 2010.
Who should applicants contact for the full announcement or access issues?
Applicants needing the full announcement or having access issues were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Where can I find more information about EducationUSA and a list of centers?
Additional context on EducationUSA and a current list of centers is available at http://www.educationusa.state.gov.
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