Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- PDS-SIV-100-FY25-NOFO
- Agency
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US Embassy Abidjan
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $25,000 to $75,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Individuals
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, through the Department of State's Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.040), is seeking applications for the Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives grant opportunity. This competitive program aims to create sustainable academic linkages between American and Ivoirian universities, supporting collaborative research, student exchanges, and professional development, with a mandatory American cultural element. Eligible applicants include accredited higher education institutions in both countries that have already identified a partner institution, possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and are registered in SAM.gov. The grant application deadline is July 4, 2025, with an anticipated project start date of September 2025 and a 12-month performance period.
Multiple cooperative agreements of up to $75,000 each will be awarded, with priority given to proposals demonstrating institutional sustainability and incorporating American cultural elements. The program objectives include strengthening institutional capacity, developing new curricula, promoting joint research, providing professional development opportunities, and supporting sustainable international academic collaborations.
Synopsis
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Abidjan_FY25 University Partnership NOFO_FINAL.docx | DOCX document | |
| SF425_2_0-V2.0 Federal Financial Report.pdf | ||
| SF424_Individual_2_0-V2.0.pdf | ||
| SF424A-V1.0.pdf | ||
| SF424_4_0-V4.0 (1).pdf | ||
| Abidjan_FY25 University Partnership NOFO_FINAL.docx | DOCX document |
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