US Embassy Abidjan Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives
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- Opportunity number
- PDS-SIV-100-FY25-NOFO-01
- Agency
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US Embassy Abidjan
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $20,000 to $250,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
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About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Abidjan's Public Diplomacy Section is seeking grant applications for Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives between American and Ivoirian universities. The program aims to foster academic exchanges, collaborative research, and professional development opportunities to strengthen the capacity of higher education institutions in Cote d'Ivoire. Key objectives include developing new curricula, promoting joint research, enhancing educational technology, and implementing sustainable practices. Eligible applicants must be accredited higher education institutions in either country with an identified partner institution. Applications are due by April 30, 2025 and must include standard federal forms, a 10-page proposal, budget justification, and supporting documentation.
Multiple awards of up to $250,000 each are anticipated for 12-month project periods beginning September 2025. The program is funded through the Department of State's Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.040), which advance U.S. foreign policy goals by informing and influencing foreign publics and strengthening international relationships.
Synopsis
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan aims to increase partnership and collaboration between American and Ivoirian universities. These partnerships can take different forms but will facilitate academic exchanges, collaborative research, and professional development opportunities, ultimately supporting the exchange of ideas and expertise and contributing to the capacity of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Côte d'Ivoire. Projects may include, but not be limited to, the following goals:
- Foster partnerships between U.S. and Ivoirian universities to promote academic exchange and collaborative research.
- Strengthen the institutional capacity of universities through joint programs, faculty exchanges, and shared resources.
- Develop and implement new curricula that address global challenges and incorporate diverse perspectives.
- Promote joint research initiatives that address pressing global issues and encourages innovation.
- Provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to improve teaching and administrative practices.
- Support the development of policies that facilitate international collaboration and academic freedom.
- Enhance the use of technology in education through collaborative projects and shared digital resources.
- Promote sustainable practices and environmental stewardship through joint university initiatives.
Proposed projects should have the institutional support necessary so that the relationship built between universities is sustainable beyond the duration of the grant.
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