Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005097
The FY 2019 EducationUSA Advising Services opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005097) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) notice of funding opportunity that supports the operation and administration of EducationUSA advising services worldwide. Through this competition, ECA's Educational Information and Resources Branch within the Office of Global Educational Programs sought partners to help manage and deliver EducationUSA's mission: promoting U.S. higher education abroad and ensuring that prospective international students have reliable guidance as they explore U.S. study options. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal government expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as coordination on activities, approvals, or joint planning.
The program is centered on the EducationUSA global network, which includes more than 425 advising centers serving students in over 180 countries. Advisers at these centers are expected to provide accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about the range of U.S. higher education opportunities, including different institution types and programs, admissions processes, academic expectations, and pathways that align with a student's goals and circumstances. A core emphasis of the network is helping students identify the institution that best fits their academic interests, financial situation, and personal needs, rather than steering them toward any single school.
Beyond direct student advising, the opportunity reflects EducationUSA's broader role as a bridge between international audiences and the U.S. higher education sector. The network supports accredited U.S. colleges and universities in their international outreach by helping institutions connect with prospective students overseas and by contributing to recruitment strategy development. It also serves as a resource for foreign governments and institutions by explaining how the U.S. higher education system works, and it promotes study abroad by Americans as a way to deepen cross-cultural understanding and international engagement.
Funding under this NOFO was contingent on the availability of FY 2019 appropriations, and ECA explicitly reserved flexibility to fund up to three cooperative agreements, to fund program components either partially or fully, or to fund none of them depending on available funds and program priorities. The stated award ceiling for an individual award was $6,250,000. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary and fell under the CFDA number 19.432. It was open to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The posting date was May 15, 2018, and the original application deadline was July 13, 2018.Apply for SFOP0005097
- The Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2019 EducationUSA Advising Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.432.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 15, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2019 EducationUSA Advising Services funding opportunity?
The FY 2019 EducationUSA Advising Services opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005097) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) notice of funding opportunity that supports the operation and administration of EducationUSA advising services worldwide.
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The work is associated with ECA's Educational Information and Resources Branch within the Office of Global Educational Programs.
What is the purpose of EducationUSA that this opportunity supports?
The opportunity supports EducationUSA's mission of promoting U.S. higher education abroad and ensuring that prospective international students have reliable guidance as they explore U.S. study options.
What type of award is used for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the federal government expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as coordination on activities, approvals, or joint planning.
How large is the EducationUSA global network referenced in the opportunity?
The EducationUSA global network includes more than 425 advising centers serving students in over 180 countries.
What kinds of services are advisers expected to provide through EducationUSA advising centers?
Advisers are expected to provide accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about U.S. higher education opportunities, including different institution types and programs, admissions processes, academic expectations, and pathways that align with a student's goals and circumstances.
Is the advising intended to promote specific U.S. colleges or universities?
No. A core emphasis is helping students identify the institution that best fits their academic interests, financial situation, and personal needs, rather than steering them toward any single school.
Besides advising students, what other roles does the EducationUSA network play?
Beyond direct student advising, the network serves as a bridge between international audiences and the U.S. higher education sector. It supports accredited U.S. colleges and universities in their international outreach, helps institutions connect with prospective students overseas, and contributes to recruitment strategy development. It also serves as a resource for foreign governments and institutions by explaining how the U.S. higher education system works, and it promotes study abroad by Americans to deepen cross-cultural understanding and international engagement.
How many awards did ECA indicate it might fund?
ECA reserved flexibility to fund up to three cooperative agreements.
Is funding guaranteed under this opportunity?
No. Funding was contingent on the availability of FY 2019 appropriations, and ECA reserved the option to fund program components partially or fully, or to fund none of them depending on available funds and program priorities.
What is the maximum amount for an individual award under this opportunity?
The stated award ceiling for an individual award was $6,250,000.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA number 19.432.
Who was eligible to apply?
The opportunity was open to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded from eligibility, even if they are nonprofit.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was SFOP0005097.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 15, 2018.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was July 13, 2018.
What geographic scope does the opportunity cover?
The opportunity supports EducationUSA advising services worldwide, aligned with a network serving students in over 180 countries.
What outcomes or emphasis does the opportunity highlight for student advising?
The emphasis is on providing reliable guidance and helping students make informed choices about U.S. study options by matching them with institutions that fit their academic goals, financial situation, and personal needs.
What kinds of U.S. higher education information should be covered in advising?
The opportunity highlights coverage of the range of U.S. higher education opportunities, including institution types and programs, admissions processes, academic expectations, and pathways aligned with individual student circumstances.
How does the network support U.S. institutions according to the opportunity description?
It supports accredited U.S. colleges and universities in their international outreach by helping them connect with prospective students overseas and by contributing to recruitment strategy development.
How does the network support foreign governments and institutions?
It serves as a resource by explaining how the U.S. higher education system works.
Does the opportunity mention support for U.S. students studying abroad?
Yes. The network promotes study abroad by Americans as a way to deepen cross-cultural understanding and international engagement.
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