The Department of State is offering a $10 million competitive one-time grants program for Academic Programs as directed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Public and private non-profit organizations under IRS section 501(c)(3) are eligible to apply. This grant opportunity, announced in compliance with the Department of State Appropriations Act, supports educational and cultural exchange programs. The deadline for submissions is April 24, 2008. Note that the Bureau may readjust the allocation of funds between Academic and Professional/Cultural Programs based on received submissions.
Opportunity ID: 41125
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-08-ONE-TIME-COMP-A |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Congressionally Mandated – One-time Grants Program for Academic Programs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 19 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 02, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $225,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | This competition is one of two competitions that the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is conducting as directed in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div.J, P.L. 110-161) under “Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs” in support of a $10 million competitive one-time grants program. Applications must be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Total funding for this “one-time grants program” is $10 million. Of this amount, $5 million will be dedicated to this competition for Academic Programs. (A separate RFGP has been announced in the “Federal Register” for the remaining $5 million dedicated to Professional and Cultural Programs, reference number ECA/PE/C-08 One-time Comp. B.) Please note: The Bureau reserves the right to reallocate funds it has initially allocated to each of these two competitions, based on submissions received under each competition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click here to visit the announcement on the Bureau’s website. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changed DIV.J, P.L.100-161 to DIV.J, P.L.110-161 | Apr 02, 2008 | |
| Apr 02, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-08-ONE-TIME-COMP-A |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Congressionally Mandated – One-time Grants Program for Academic Programs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 19 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 02, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $225,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | This competition is one of two competitions that the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is conducting as directed in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div.J, P.L. 110-161) under “Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs” in support of a $10 million competitive one-time grants program. Applications must be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Total funding for this “one-time grants program” is $10 million. Of this amount, $5 million will be dedicated to this competition for Academic Programs. (A separate RFGP has been announced in the “Federal Register” for the remaining $5 million dedicated to Professional and Cultural Programs, reference number ECA/PE/C-08 One-time Comp. B.) Please note: The Bureau reserves the right to reallocate funds it has initially allocated to each of these two competitions, based on submissions received under each competition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click here to visit the announcement on the Bureau’s website. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-08-ONE-TIME-COMP-A |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Congressionally Mandated – One-time Grants Program for Academic Programs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 19 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 02, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $225,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | This competition is one of two competitions that the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is conducting as directed in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Div.J, P.L. 100-161) under “Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs” in support of a $10 million competitive one-time grants program. Applications must be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Total funding for this “one-time grants program” is $10 million. Of this amount, $5 million will be dedicated to this competition for Academic Programs. (A separate RFGP has been announced in the “Federal Register” for the remaining $5 million dedicated to Professional and Cultural Programs, reference number ECA/PE/C-08 One-time Comp. B.) Please note: The Bureau reserves the right to reallocate funds it has initially allocated to each of these two competitions, based on submissions received under each competition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click here to visit the announcement on the Bureau’s website. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 41125 Full Announcement-1 -> edited_RFGP_One time Grant Competition ECAAE 3-14-08.pdf
Folder 41125 Full Announcement-1 -> FY 08 One-Time Initiatives ECAAE POGI Draft 031408.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Program Specialist Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-A-08-ONE-TIME-COMP-A | Congressionally Mandated – One-time Grants Program for Academic Programs | PKG00006686 | Mar 28, 2008 | Apr 24, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41125 SF424-2.0.pdf
41125 Budget-1.1.pdf
41125 Project-1.1.pdf
41125 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41125 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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