FY 2024 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators
ID: 351444Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS-ECA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351444

Additional Information

https://eca.state.gov/organizational-funding/open-grant-solicitations
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is inviting proposals for the FY 2024 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators, aimed at enhancing the understanding of U.S. culture and educational practices among approximately 60 secondary-level educators from around the world. The selected organization will design and implement three five-week institutes, which will include an academic residency at a U.S. institution and a study tour, focusing on improving teaching methodologies and fostering mutual understanding. This initiative is crucial for promoting international educational exchange and strengthening curricula related to U.S. society abroad. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 22, 2024, with a funding ceiling of $1,200,000 and no cost-sharing requirement. For further inquiries, contact Hans Posey at poseyhe@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    poseyhe@state.gov
    Files
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    FY24 SUSI for Secondary Educators_Budget Template.pdf
    FY24 SUSI SecEd NOFO.pdf
    FY24 SUSI SecEd POGI.pdf
    FY24.pdf
    The Federal Government's funding opportunity SFOP0010160 supports the FY 2024 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators, which aims to strengthen the teaching of U.S. culture and values among secondary educators worldwide. The program involves three five-week institutes accommodating approximately 60 participants, including teachers and education administrators. Key responsibilities of the recipient organization include coordination, managing subawards, curriculum oversight, health and safety protocols, and participant travel arrangements. The program also emphasizes substantial involvement from the Department of State, including final participant selections. Each institute includes an academic residency at a U.S. university and a study tour. Proposals must highlight creative program designs, demonstrate institutional strengths, and ensure that health and safety are prioritized. The program’s objective is to foster mutual understanding while allowing participants to engage directly with American society. Follow-on activities for alumni are also essential, encouraging continuous interaction and a sustained learning environment post-program. This initiative aligns with the State Department’s broader mission of promoting international educational exchange and understanding through rigorous academic programming and community engagement.
    Performance Monitoring Plan_2-1-2023.docx
    Performance Monitoring Plan_2-1-2023.pdf
    Performance.bin
    Performance.pdf
    The Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) for the Example Organization outlines the data collection and evaluation requirements for the ECA programs. It provides a structure leveraging the Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework, which includes standardized indicators and survey questions designed to assess program effectiveness. Applicants are guided to utilize suggested formats while ensuring essential details are documented, including indicator definitions, targets, and necessary survey questions. The plan emphasizes key activities, such as identifying relevant MODE indicators, customizing objectives, setting feasible targets, and specifying data collection timelines. Various performance indicators assess aspects such as participant demographics, engagement in cultural exchanges, opinion shifts regarding the United States, and skills enhancement. The PMP also includes guidance for long-term evaluation, ensuring that the impact of the programs is measured up to ten years post-participation. Overall, the PMP serves as a crucial tool for applicants to demonstrate their program's expected impact and contributes to the federal government's goal of enhancing cultural understanding and fostering international relations through structured evaluation and accountability in ECA initiatives.
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