Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants

 

To provide assistance awards by U.S. diplomatic missions abroad made directly to eligible organizations in the United States using funds appropriated to and authorized by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) for the purpose of supporting international exchanges that address issues of mutual interest to the United States and other countries, consistent with the program criteria established in the Departments annual appropriation. As authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act, ECA seeks to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange; to strengthen the ties which unite us with other nations by demonstrating the educational and cultural interests, developments, and achievements of the people of the United States and other nations, and the contributions being made toward a peaceful and more fruitful life for people throughout the world; to promote international cooperation for educational and cultural advancement; and thus to assist in the development of friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations between the United States and the other countries of the world.".

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
19.022
Federal Agency/Office
Bureau of Educational and Cultural, Department of State
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 No Current Data Available. No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2017 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2018 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2020 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2021 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2022 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2023 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2024 No Current Data Available.
Authorization
The Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act), as amended, Public Law 87-256, 22 U.S.C. 2451
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Projects must support the development of mutual understanding between the United States and other countries in any area of importance to U.S. interests in those countries.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Beneficiaries include individuals selected for participation in the project, educational institutions, and Americans and people of other countries.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
Program announcements and application procedures may vary widely depending on the overseas post and program, including through grants.gov as applicable. Note that overseas posts may also administer programs limited to overseas applicants, which are not covered by this Assistance Listing entry.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
As stated in the original solicitation document at Grants.gov
How are proposals selected?
Criteria for selecting proposals vary by awards supporting individual activities and are outlined in the solicitations for individual activities.
How may assistance be used?
Awards made by Overseas Public Diplomacy Offices that support activities authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act for which funding has been appropriated by Congress and administered by the Department of State's (DOS) Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The activities are designed to promote U.S. interests in designated countries around the world by developing mutual understanding of key issues and promoting long-lasting ties between the United States and other countries. Awards are made to eligible non-profit corporations, institutions or individuals. Awards under this program are specific to those made to domestic (U.S.) institutions or individuals and supported by funds appropriated to and approved by ECA.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Performance monitoring may be required in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award.
Auditing
Please refer to the U.S. Department of State's Standard Terms and Conditions for awards (https://www.state.gov/m/a/ope/index.htm) for additional guidance.
Records
The Recipients must maintain financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to an award for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. For awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, records pertinent to the award must be maintained for three years from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report as authorized by the DOS. Please refer to the U.S. Department of State's Standard Terms and Conditions for awards (https://www.state.gov/m/a/ope/index.htm) for additional guidance.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The period of time for which assistance is available varies depending on the specific program and will be stated in the terms and conditions of the award. The method of assistance may vary depending on the specific program and will be stated in the terms and conditions of the award.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Adria Henson
Acting Director, Budget and Finance, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Executive Office, Budget and Financial Management Division, 2200 C Street, SA-05, Room 04-P04, Washington, DC 20522-0504
Washington, DC 205220054 USA
AdriaH@state.gov
Phone: (202) 494-3978
Website Address
http://exchanges.state.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-0209-0-1-154
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$10,304,953.00; FY 23 est $10,304,953.00; FY 24 est $10,304,953.00; FY 21$85,432,382.00; FY 20$12,821,539.00; FY 19$7,728,861.00; FY 18$5,111,300.00; FY 17$3,444,574.00; FY 16$1,403,343.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Award amounts may vary widely depending on the nature of the project, from $300 up to approximately $250,000. A typical institutional award may total $50,000 or less.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Guidelines for programs will vary with individual activities and posts.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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