Cooperative Grants (19.420)

Program

19.420 Cooperative Grants

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.

Program Number

19.420

Last Known Status

Deleted 06/21/2004 (Program has been discontinued)

Objectives

To increase international understanding among U.S. and foreign students on U.S. campuses.

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

Uses and Use Restrictions

NAFSA: Association of International Educators, implements the Cooperative Grants program. The program's primary goal is to increase mutual understanding among citizens of the United States and other countries. Cooperative grants are funded through a competitive process for projects which (1) provide international students and scholars a positive impression of the United States, its people, cultural, and values; (2) provide for person-to- person interactions among U.S. students, faculty, community groups, and international students; and/or (3) promote interest in and preparation from participation in U.S. study abroad programs and utilize returned U.S. students as local resources.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Core cooperating organization is NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Campus and community groups to conduct enrichment activities for international students.

Credentials/Documentation

Not applicable.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Administered by NAFSA, in cooperation with the Department of State. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

Availability of annual grants announced by NAFSA through websites, e-mail, and newsletters. Applications must be submitted to NAFSA.

Award Procedure

NAFSA convenes a panel, including a Department of State representative, which reviews applications and selects awardees.

Deadlines

Contact the Headquarters Office.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not applicable.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

None.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

One academic year.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Reports are due quarterly.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, "nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in OMB Circular No. A-133.

Records

Prescribed in the grant terms.

Program Accomplishments

The program has enabled over 400,000 U.S. and international students and scholars, community members, faculty and campus staff to participate in COOP-sponsored activities that increase international understanding on campuses and in communities across the country.

Financial Information

Account Identification

19-0201-0-1-154.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 01 $270,000; FY 02 est $320,000; and FY 03 est $270,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Incentive grant $10,000; Mini-grant $2,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Not applicable.

Related Programs

None.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Ms. Christine Jarchow, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 1307 New York Avenue, NW., Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20005-4701. Telephone: (202) 737-3699. Fax: (202) 737-3657. E-mail: ChristineJ@nafsa.org.

Web Site Address

http://www.nafsa.org

Examples of Funded Projects

Black Hawk College established an international alumni association in Japan, Germany, and France. Alumni served as "Ambassadors", mentoring prospective students who plan to come to BHC, those who return from BHC, and American BHC students who study abroad. The expected result is easier adaptation, improved cultural awareness, and greater academic success.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The value of proposed exchange to home and receiving partner, multiplier effect, cost sharing.