The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, announces the IDEAS grant competition to enhance study abroad initiatives in line with U.S. foreign policy goals.
🌟 Key Highlights:
- Two-phase competition with up to 35 grants of $35,000 each.
- Additional funding for consortia focusing on STEM, technical, and vocational fields.
📚 IDEAS Consortium Grant:
- A special grant of up to $50,000 is available for consortia of at least two U.S. colleges/universities focusing on STEM, technical, or vocational fields.
- Aims to increase study abroad capacity and programs at community colleges.
- Join the IDEAS movement to advance international education and foster global
📅 Timeline:
- Phase One (Concept Phase): Oct 11 – Dec 13, 2023
- Phase Two (Proposal Phase): Feb 2024 – Apr 4, 2024
🔍 Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
- Focus on primarily U.S. undergraduate student mobility abroad.
- Proposals should align with U.S. foreign policy goals.
- Innovative ideas for building study abroad capacity are encouraged.
💡 Foreign Policy Goals Include:
- Civil Society, Journalism, and Education
- Climate, Energy, and the Environment
- Democracy and Human Rights
- Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
- Global Health
- Technology and Innovation
📃 Informational Webinars:
- 2024 Grant Competition Information Session – October 24, 2023, 2:00 p.m. ET
Recording, ASL Interpretation of Recording, Slides - Ask a Grantee Webinar – November 9, 2024, 3:00 p.m. ET
Recording, ASL Interpretation, Slides - Deep Dive: Aligning Your Proposal with U.S. Department of State Priorities Webinar – November 30, 2023, 3:30 p.m. ET
Register here: https://bit.ly/4ab2HH8
📩 How to Apply:
Phase One Proposal Components (Up to 750 words):
- Institutional Description/Statement of Need (150 words): Introduce your institution, outlining the specific needs targeted by the IDEAS grant.
- Proposed IDEAS Project (300 words): Unveil the essence of your project, elucidating goals, objectives, and its role in advancing study abroad capacity.
- Foreign Policy Goal Alignment (150 words): Highlight the global significance of your project by elucidating its alignment with U.S. foreign policy goals.
- Budget Estimate (Total funding + 150-word summary): Articulate the funding requirements, accompanied by a concise summary highlighting key budget elements.
Example Phase Two Proposal Components (Official details announced in February 2024):
- Proposal Narrative (Max 15 pages): Elaborate on your project, covering vital aspects such as the statement of need, capacity building plan, project activities, and management plan.
- Cover Page (1 page): Furnish essential details about your institution and project.
- Table of Contents (1 page): Clearly outline the proposal structure for easy navigation.
- Executive Summary (1 page): Summarize key elements for a quick overview.
- Program Description (4-6 pages): Delve into specifics, addressing the statement of need, capacity building plan, project activities, and management plan.
- Foreign Policy Goal Alignment (1 page): Reinforce how your project aligns with U.S. foreign policy goals.
- Sustainability Plan (1 page): Outline how your project aims for long-term impact and sustainability.
- Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (1 page): Describe how you’ll assess the success and impact of your project.
- Budget Narrative (2-3 pages): Provide a detailed explanation of your budget, encompassing all anticipated expenses.
- Proposal Attachments: Include essential documents like a Calendar of Activities, Logic Model, Key Staff Resumes, and a comprehensive Budget Spreadsheet.
Note: Stay tuned for detailed Phase Two guidelines in February 2024. Adherence to these guidelines is crucial for a successful IDEAS grant application.
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