Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives
ID: 359105Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire (DOS-CIV)

Award Range

$25K - $75K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359105
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Cote d'Ivoire is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives," aimed at fostering sustainable collaborations between American and Ivoirian higher education institutions. This initiative seeks to support academic partnerships, research collaborations, and student exchanges, with a requirement that all programs incorporate an American cultural element or connection to U.S. experts or organizations. The total estimated funding for this program is $75,000, with individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $75,000, and the application deadline is set for July 4, 2025. Interested applicants can direct inquiries to Sheik O Kaba at usembgrants@state.gov.

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