Women in University Administration Professional Exchange
The Office of Press and Public Diplomacy of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to administer the Women in University Administration Professional Exchange. This program seeks to expose women working as administrators at institutions of higher education in the SCA region to international standards and best practices in their field, through an approximately 2-3 week professional exchange visit to the United States. The countries of South and Central Asia are: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This program reflects and supports the foreign policy goals of the United States. SCA seeks proposals from nonprofit organizations for the development and implementation of professional programs for SCA-sponsored participants to the United States. Once the award is made, the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs will coordinate the participating country(ies) and individual participants with the implementing partner.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/26/2015 (Archived.)
Program Number
SCAPPD-15-AW-173-SCA-06262015
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of State
Office: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
1
Other Categories
Public Diplomacy
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to U.S. not-for-profit organizations subject to Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. The lead institution must be a designated sponsor authorized to issue the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1).
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
07/27/2015
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Ellen Delage, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
E-mail Address
DelageEM@state.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$225,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $200,000.00 to $225,000.00