Closed · PDS-SIV-100-FY25-NOFO · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$25K-$75K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 4, 2025
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire that offered $25,000 -- $75,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$25K-$75K
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives - is cataloged under number PDS-SIV-100-FY25-NOFO and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 27, 2025 and last updated on June 5, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $75,000. The agency has projected $75,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $75,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $8,000. 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 July 4, 2025. 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

$25,000 -- $75,000

Close Date

July 4, 2025

Posted

May 27, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$75,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire announces an open competition for higher education institutions to submit applications that will create sustainable linkages between American and Ivoirian universities. These programs will support academic collaboration, research partnerships, and/or student exchanges, between universities in both countries. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 13, 20, 21. 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

Sheik O Kaba Grantor Phone 002252522494127

Key Dates

Posted May 27, 2025
Close Date July 4, 2025
Archive Date August 3, 2025
Last Updated June 5, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives", offered by U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire announces an open competition for higher education institutions to submit applications that will create sustainable lin...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 4, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $25,000 -- $75,000. Total estimated funding: $75,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
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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