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| 19.430 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING AND RESEARCH |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Public Law 87-256, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To foster mutual understanding between the United States and other countries by supporting professional development for international education professionals at U.S. institutions of higher education and by supporting research on international educational exchange. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Project Grants. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Funding for nonprofit organizations to support training of international education professionals on U.S. campuses and to conduct research on international exchange programs specified by requests for grant proposals published in the Federal Register and on the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs website: http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| To be eligible for consideration, organizations must: 1) Be incorporated in the U.S.; 2) have not-for-profit status as determined by the IRS; and 3) a proven record of successful work in international educational and cultural exchange, including responsible fiscal management. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| To be eligible for consideration, organizations must: (1) Be incorporated in the U.S.;(2) have not-for-profit status as determined by the IRS; and (3) a proven record of successful work in international educational and cultural exchange, including responsible fiscal management. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| To be eligible for consideration, organizations must: (1) Be incorporated in the U.S.; (2) have not-for-profit status as determined by the IRS; and (3) a proven record of successful work in international educational and cultural exchange, including responsible fiscal management. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Announcements are made in the Federal Register for organizations meeting eligibility requirements. Announcements are posted to Department of State's website: http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/. |
| Award Procedure |
| Final selection of grantees is made by the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs on recommendation of an Advisory Committee made up of Department staff experienced in international exchanges. |
| Deadlines |
| See http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Six weeks to three months from deadline. |
| Appeals |
| None. |
| Renewals |
| Grants may be renewed for two years after initial competition, following ECA review of program. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| Formula and Matching Requirements Cost-sharing requirements stated in Federal Register Announcement. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| As stated in Federal Register announcements. |
| Reports |
| Financial and Program Reports are required. |
| Audits |
| In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, "nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in OMB Circular No. A-133. |
| Records |
| None. |
| Account Identification |
| 19-0201-0-1-154. |
| Obligations |
| FY 07 $1,625,000; FY 08 est not available; FY 09 est not reported. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| In FY06, $190,000 for international educational exchange research; $535,000 for international education professional training at U.S. institutions of higher education; $900,000 for student advising training for overseas educational advisers. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| In 2005 DCS/ECA gave grants to NAFSA, IIE and the College Board. NAFSA's Academy for International Education enabled over 400,000 U.S. and international students and scholars, community members, faculty and campus staff to participate in activities that increase international understanding on campuses and in communities across the country. Open Doors, published by the Institute of International Education (IIE), is the only comprehensive information resource on international student mobility. The publication includes statistics on foreign students and scholars in the U.S. and on U.S. students abroad, as well as scholarly analyses of the data and their implication for policy makers. The College Board provided training and professional development opportunities to over 150 overseas educational advisers on topics including the admissions process at U.S. higher education institutions, standardized testing, pre-departure orientation and understanding the student visa process. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| Not applicable. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| Regional or Local Office International Education Training: NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 1307 New York Avenue, NW, Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20005-4701, Attn: Mr. Nick Seamons. Telephone: (202) 737-3699. Fax: (202) 737-3657. E-mail: NickS@nafsa.org. The College Board, 1233 20th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036-2304, Attn: Carol Blythe. Research: Institute of International Education (IIE), 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017; Attn: Hey-Kyung Koh, Assistant Editor. Telephone: (212) 984-5331. E-mail: HKOH@iie.org. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Headquarters Office Educational Information and Resources (ECA/A/S/A), SA-44, 301 4th St. SW, Washington DC 20547, Attn: Mary Thompson-Jones, Branch Chief. Telephone: (202) 453-8872. FAX: (202) 453-8890. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://exchanges.state.gov http://www.nafsa.org; http://www.iie.org |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Varied. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Quality of program idea; Program planning; Ability to achieve project objectives; Multiplier effect/impact; Support of diversity; International capacity; Institution's record/ability; Cost-effectiveness; and Cost-Sharing. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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