University Capacity Building Program, UCBP
ID: 353848Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Georgia (DOS-GEO)

Award Range

$250K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353848
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Georgia, under the University Capacity Building Program (UCBP), is seeking proposals from U.S. non-profit organizations and accredited American higher education institutions to manage a professional development program for Georgian university administrators, development and grant officers, and higher education decision-makers. The program aims to assist Georgian universities in building a research administration and development infrastructure, promoting innovation and collaboration with various stakeholders to improve the economy of Georgia. The program will include online classes, a study tour, online consultations, and a reciprocal visit of US instructors to Georgia. The program objectives include enhancing the university organizational environment, optimizing best practices and organizational structures, and establishing a network of professionals. The program also aims to institutionalize research development/grant offices in universities, establish a network of professionals, and nurture entrepreneurial ecosystems at universities. The proposal should include a detailed program timeline and budget for translation, travel, and other expenses. The project expects to provide partner institutions with the knowledge and capacity to develop a successful research administration and development office, enhance research capacity, establish international partnerships, and collaborate on joint research proposals and programs. The target audience includes university research administrators and development officers, higher education administrators, researchers, and policy makers. For more information, contact TbilisiGrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    TbilisiGrants@state.gov
    Files
    No associated files provided.
    Similar Opportunities
    USAID Educating the Future Program
    Active
    Georgia USAID-Tbilisi
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Georgia is seeking stakeholder input for the "Educating the Future Program" through a Request for Information (RFI) issued on June 13, 2022. This RFI aims to gather comments and suggestions on the draft Program Description to enhance educational frameworks in Georgia, focusing on areas such as international accreditation in teacher training, partnerships between universities, and recruitment techniques for quality candidates. Responses to this RFI will inform future funding opportunities, with a submission deadline of July 5, 2022, at 10:00 AM (Georgia time). Interested parties should send their responses, limited to six pages, to Ekaterine Gamezardashvili at egamezardashvili@usaid.gov, ensuring that all materials submitted become the property of USAID and should not contain proprietary information.
    Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025)
    Active
    U.S. Mission to Georgia
    The U.S. Mission to Georgia is inviting applications for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2025), aimed at supporting innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants must be alumni who form teams of at least two members, with projects designed to address community challenges and promote democratic values, economic prosperity, and cultural preservation in Georgia. This funding opportunity, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, seeks to enhance alumni engagement and strengthen ties with the U.S. government, with proposals due by January 31, 2025. Interested applicants can submit their proposals to TbilisiGrants@state.gov for consideration.
    U.S. Embassy Bishkek PDS Annual Program Statement
    Active
    U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan
    The U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan is inviting proposals for the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement, aimed at strengthening ties between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic. This grant opportunity seeks to support programs that enhance mutual understanding and promote U.S. values in areas such as English language education, economic growth, governance, climate resilience, and cultural exchange. Eligible applicants include registered non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals, with funding amounts ranging from $5,000 to $80,000 available for selected projects. Proposals must be submitted by August 15, 2025, and inquiries can be directed to BishkekProjectProposals@state.gov for further information.
    More Transparent and Accountable Governanace
    Active
    Georgia USAID-Tbilisi
    The Georgia USAID-Tbilisi is announcing an opportunity for the "More Transparent and Accountable Governance" project, aimed at enhancing good governance as part of its democracy and governance initiatives under the 2013-2017 Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS). This opportunity is primarily informational, intended to guide potential offerors and applicants in their planning, with no anticipated changes to the project scope. The project is one of three focused on governance, and while there is no specified funding ceiling or floor, it is expected that approximately ten awards will be made. Interested parties can reach out to Ekaterine Gamezardashvili at egamezardashvili@usaid.gov for further details, and additional information can be found at the provided link.
    Zimbabwean-U.S. Program for Academic Collaborations (ZUPAC)
    Active
    U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe
    The U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe is forecasting a grant opportunity titled the Zimbabwean-U.S. Program for Academic Collaborations (ZUPAC), aimed at fostering international academic and research exchanges between Zimbabwean and U.S. higher education institutions. The program seeks to support selected participants in virtual and in-person learning visits, professional development sessions, and academic speaker programs, focusing on topics such as research commercialization and technology transfer. With an estimated total funding of $85,000, the grant will be awarded to a single organization that demonstrates experience in managing international exchange programs and has established relationships with Zimbabwean universities. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by January 31, 2023, and can contact Tafadzwa Muzhandu at muzhandut@state.gov for further information.
    Request for Information: USAID/Georgia National Governance Program
    Active
    Georgia USAID-Tbilisi
    The Georgia USAID-Tbilisi is seeking insights through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the National Governance Program aimed at enhancing governance in Georgia over the next five years. The RFI focuses on gathering feedback from organizations capable of providing technical and advisory services to improve accountability, transparency, and citizen engagement within governance institutions, addressing challenges such as corruption and low responsiveness from parliament. With an estimated total program funding of $23 million, the RFI invites comments from diverse stakeholders, including civil society and the private sector, to inform USAID's planning efforts, with responses due by October 28, 2021. Interested parties can reach out to Maya Chelidze at mchelidze@usaid.gov for further information.
    Development Cooperation Partnership (DCP) Program, Round 12
    Active
    U.S. Mission to Ukraine
    The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is inviting applications for the Development Cooperation Partnership (DCP) Program, Round 12, aimed at fostering partnerships with eligible donor governments in Central and Eastern Europe to support Ukraine's aspirations for European integration and democratic transformation. This grant opportunity seeks to fund initiatives that enhance energy and cyber security, access to Western markets, and strengthen societal resilience through democratic consolidation. With an estimated total program funding of $1,000,000, the program anticipates awarding up to 10 grants, with individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $250,000. Interested organizations, including not-for-profits, educational institutions, and governmental bodies, must submit their applications by February 13, 2025, and can reach out to Assistance Specialist Yadviha Hetun at hetunyi@state.gov for further information.
    Small Grants Program
    Active
    U.S. Mission to the United Nations
    The U.S. Mission to the United Nations is inviting proposals for its Small Grants Program, aimed at supporting projects that align with U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere. Eligible applicants include individuals, non-profit organizations, think tanks, and governmental institutions, with a focus on initiatives that promote human rights, freedom of religion, peace and security, and transparency within the UN system. The program offers funding ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, with an expected five awards to be granted on a rolling basis, contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Interested parties can find more information and application details at https://geneva.usmission.gov/annual-program-statement/ or contact Yves Bouvie at GenevaGrants@state.gov for inquiries.
    Embassy Belgrade PAS - University Partnership
    Active
    U.S. Mission to Serbia
    The U.S. Mission to Serbia is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Embassy Belgrade PAS - University Partnership," aimed at fostering academic exchanges between Serbian and U.S. institutions of higher learning. The primary objectives of this partnership include strengthening democracy, enhancing human rights, combating brain drain, and promoting regional stability, while also deepening cultural ties between the two nations. Eligible applicants include public universities in Serbia, accredited U.S. universities, and non-profit educational foundations in the U.S. The total funding available for this initiative is $240,000, with individual awards ranging from $40,000 to $240,000, and the application deadline is set for July 20, 2020. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Tatjana Bakraclic at bakraclict@state.gov.
    U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement
    Active
    U.S. Mission to Bulgaria
    The U.S. Mission to Bulgaria is inviting proposals for the U.S. Embassy Sofia Public Diplomacy Section's Annual Program Statement, aimed at fostering people-to-people ties between the United States and Bulgaria through cultural and exchange programming. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational institutions, and foreign public entities, with a focus on programs that promote shared values and bilateral cooperation in areas such as educational exchange, media development, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability. The grant offers funding ranging from $500 to $25,000, with proposals due by August 1, 2025. Interested parties can find more information and submit applications via email at SofiaGrants@state.gov or visit the U.S. Embassy's grant opportunities page for further details.