EducationUSA Adviser for Morocco
ID: 354771Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Morocco (DOS-MAR)

Award Range

$5K - $35K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Morocco is offering a funding opportunity for a Full-Time EducationUSA Adviser position aimed at enhancing educational advising services for Moroccan students interested in pursuing higher education in the United States. The initiative seeks to expand outreach efforts and increase enrollment among Moroccan students by providing comprehensive advising services, including workshops, individual consultations, and engagement with underrepresented populations. This program is part of the broader EducationUSA network, which promotes U.S. higher education globally. The total funding available for this cooperative agreement is $35,000, with applications due by July 31, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Rabatgrants@state.gov for further information and are encouraged to review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for detailed application instructions.

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    The document is a Budget Narrative Sample Template designed for use in federal and state/local funding RFPs and grants. It provides a structured format for outlining budgetary needs of a project, including categories such as Personnel, Fringe Benefits, Travel, Equipment, Supplies, Contractual, and Other Direct Costs. Each section requires detailed explanations and justifications for the costs associated with the project, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government regulations. The template emphasizes the importance of justifying travel expenses according to federal guidelines and outlines the distinction between direct and indirect costs. It also highlights that construction costs are not allowable. The ultimate goal of the template is to facilitate comprehensive and clearly justified financial requests to support various organizational projects, improving transparency and accountability in the funding process. This format ensures that applicants present a well-organized budget that aligns with funding criteria.
    The U.S. Department of State, through its Embassy in Rabat, has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Full-Time EducationUSA Adviser position in Morocco, with an available budget of $35,000. The initiative aims to enhance EducationUSA advising services, encouraging Moroccan students to pursue higher education in the U.S. Existing advising centers in Casablanca and Rabat will be supported, with activities including outreach events, workshops, and individual consultations. The selected adviser will engage underrepresented student populations, assist with the college admissions process, and promote U.S. educational opportunities as a means to improve employability. Eligibility requires residing in Morocco with relevant educational credentials and experience, as well as fluency in English, Arabic, and French. The program encourages proposals that focus on diversity and inclusion, and the deadline for application submissions is July 31, 2024. The successful proposal will demonstrate program feasibility, individual capacity, budget realism, sustainability, and a commitment to diversity principles.
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