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Dominican-U.S. Higher Education Network Building Initiative
S-DR860-24-NOFO-001
Lidia A Valdez Grantor
Funding Opportunity Number: S-DR860-24-NOFO-001
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Expected Number of Awards: 1
CFDA Number(s): 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Posted Date: Jul 17, 2024 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closing Date: Aug 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM EDT
Estimated Total Program Funding: 40000
Award Ceiling: $40000
Award Floor: $5000
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education,Private institutions of higher education,Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education,Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: U.S. and Dominican not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. U.S. and Dominican public and private educational institutions
Agency Name: Lidia A Valdez Grantor
Description:
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Overview:
The Dominican-U.S. Higher Education Collaboration Network aims to strengthen academic ties between Dominican and U.S. universities through faculty workshops, joint training projects, and degree programs.
Objectives:
- Collaboration Enhancement: Foster partnerships and regular communication between Dominican and U.S. universities.
- Training: Enhance teaching, research, and administrative skills through workshops and training sessions.
- Promotion of U.S. Collaboration: Highlight the benefits of collaborating with U.S. universities and share success stories.
Key Components:
- Assessment of Dominican Universities: Evaluate existing partnerships and identify opportunities for further internationalization.
- Workshops and Training: Offer in-person and virtual workshops on internationalization and best practices.
- Promotion of Exchange Programs: Facilitate dialogue for student and faculty exchanges and provide visa process information.
- Online Collaboration Platform: Develop a platform for communication and resource sharing.
- Networking Events: Organize events to connect representatives from D.R. and U.S. universities.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Track program success and collect feedback for improvement.
B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION
- Performance Period: 12-18 months
- Number of Awards: 1
- Funding Type: FY24 Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funds
- Completion Period: 18 months or less
C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Eligible Applicants:
- U.S. and Dominican not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and NGOs.
- U.S. and Dominican public and private educational institutions.
Cost Sharing:
Not required, but encouraged.
Other Requirements:
Organizations must have an active registration on www.SAM.gov.
D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Application Package:
Available on the U.S. Embassy website.
Submission Requirements:
- Format: Proposals in English, budgets in U.S. dollars, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font.
- Documents Required:
- Application Forms: SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B
- Summary Page: Cover sheet with program details.
- Proposal (10 pages max): Detailed description of the program, including objectives, activities, and evaluation plan.
- Budget Justification Narrative: Detailed explanation of budget expenses.
- Attachments: CVs of key personnel, letters of support, NICRA (if applicable), permission letters, and SAM.gov registration.
Submission Dates:
Applications are due by August 29, 2024.
Submission Method:
Email all materials to SantoDomingoGrants@state.gov.
E. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION
Criteria:
- Program Idea Quality and Feasibility (25 points)
- Organizational Capacity (25 points)
- Ability to Achieve Objectives (15 points)
- Budget (10 points)
- Monitoring and Evaluation (15 points)
- Sustainability (10 points)
Review Process:
Evaluated by a Grants Review Committee.
F. FEDERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
Award Notices:
Grant agreements will be administered by the Grants Officer. No obligation for additional funding beyond the awarded amount.
Payment Method:
Recipients receive payments based on immediate cash needs. Up to 20% of the total is withheld until final reports are submitted.
Reporting Requirements:
Financial and program reports are required as specified in the award document.
G. OTHER INFORMATION
Budget Guidelines:
- Personnel: Wages, salaries, and benefits.
- Travel: Travel and per diem costs.
- Equipment: Items with a useful life over one year costing at least $5,000.
- Supplies: Necessary items and materials.
- Contractual: Goods and services acquired through contracts.
- Other Direct Costs: Miscellaneous expenses directly associated with the program.
- Indirect Costs: Overhead costs if no NICRA is available, claim at 10% de minimis rate.
- Cost Sharing: Contributions from the organization and partners.
- Alcoholic Beverages: Not allowed.
Further Guidance:
Review Federal Standard Terms and Conditions and OMB Uniform Guidance.
H. CONTACT INFORMATION
For Questions:
Email SantoDomingoGrants@state.gov.
Grantor Contact Information: Timothy Brown
