Global Telecommunications and Emerging Technology Training
Build Connections: Expand and increase secure Internet access in targeted emerging markets. Advance an Open Internet: Work with partner countries to adopt policies and regulatory positions that foster and encourage open, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet. Enhance Cybersecurity: Work with partner countries to build cybersecurity capabilities and adopt best practices.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
19.663
Federal Agency/Office
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Department of State
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Title Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 a
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Organizations only. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
-U.S. private institutions of higher education (universities and colleges). -U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher education (universities and colleges). --Public International Organizations (PIOs). -U.S.- based non-profit/non-governmental organizations having a 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS
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
Applications will first be reviewed to determine technical eligibility. All technically eligible applications will move forward to the merit review panel. Applications will be reviewed against the same criteria, listed above. Applications will be scored based on the strengths and weaknesses of the aforementioned categories and for consistency with the program goals and key areas of interest as contained in this NOFO. The Merit Review Panel may provide conditions and recommendations on applications to enhance the proposed project, which must be addressed by the applicant before further consideration of the award. To ensure effective use of US Government funds, conditions or recommendations may include requests to increase, decrease, clarify, and/or justify costs and project activities
Deadlines
1. Application must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on July 12, 2021. 2. Questions must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on June 28, 2021. 3. Notification of winning proposal expected by early August 2021
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 30 to 60 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Point system described in the NOFO
How may assistance be used?
Technical Assistance, training
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Quarterly reports due
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
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
36 months
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Helena Saele Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs SaeleH@state.go
Headquarters Office
Helena M Saele
U.S. Department of State
WASHINGTON, DC 22203 USA
saeleh@state.gov
Phone: 6152438919
Website Address
https://www.grants.gov/
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-7201-1-0-370
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 20$3,106,476.00; FY 21 est $0.00; FY 22 est $0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$3,106,476 U.S. Dollars
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.