Closed · PDS-DKR-NOFO-UPI-FY23-02 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

University Partnership Initiative

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Senegal, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$50K-$50K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 13, 2023
Close date
15
Expected awards

The verdict

University Partnership Initiative is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Senegal that offered $50,000 -- $50,000 across 15 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$50K-$50K
award range
Closed
application status
15
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - University Partnership Initiative - is cataloged under number PDS-DKR-NOFO-UPI-FY23-02 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Senegal. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 11, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $50,000. The agency has projected $150,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 15 awards. If the agency funds the expected 15 awards from the $150,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $10,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 13, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $50,000

Close Date

March 13, 2023

Posted

January 11, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$150,000

Expected Awards

15

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Dakar is seeking proposals to carry out a program focused on strengthening existing ties and fostering new collaborations between U.S. and African universities. Project activities must take place in Senegal or Guinea Bissau and the United States and be directed primarily at Senegalese and Bissau Guinean audiences/participants.Proposals should address how relationships between institutions will be sustained after U.S. government funded efforts are concluded.Focus areas:• Promote partnerships with U.S. higher education institutions• Establish Senegalese or Bissau Guinean student and faculty exchanges, including in-person and virtual exchange opportunities• Facilitate joint research, especially in agriculture, entrepreneurship, creative industries, food security, and STEM• Provide training and transfer skills in all aspects of university education through subject matter exchange programs• Explore public-private partnerships, with an emphasis on commercialization, technology transfer, and job creation.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 19.040

USAID International Development Grants

U.S. Department of State

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Agency Contact

PASmallgrant Grantor Phone 221338794522 or 4619

Key Dates

Posted January 11, 2023
Close Date March 13, 2023
Archive Date April 12, 2023
Last Updated January 11, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "University Partnership Initiative", offered by U.S. Mission to Senegal. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Dakar is seeking proposals to carry out a program focused on strengthening existing ties and fostering new collaborations between U.S. and African univ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 13, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $50,000. Total estimated funding: $150,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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