Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Description

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition to administer the FY2010 Indonesia English Language Study Program. ECA welcomes applications from public and private non-profit organizations or consortia of organizations including accredited post-secondary educational institutions in the United States meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code Section 26 USC 501 (c) (3) in the United States (see Eligibility Information, section III). The grant recipient will administer and manage this initiative, which over the period of one year will enroll approximately 150 Indonesian undergraduate students in one eight week intensive English language course each at a U.S. college or university and provide participants with an introduction to American institutions, society and culture. The grant recipient will be expected to identify the participating colleges and universities that will host students in groups of no more than 20 at a time. It is anticipated that the total amount of funding for FY2010 administrative and program costs will be $1,443,000. ECA reserves the right to reduce, revise, or increase the proposed budget in accordance with funding availability and the needs of the program.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others

Contact

Hans Posey <br/>Program Specialist <br/>
poseyhe@state.gov