SFOP0008402: FY 2022 Community College Initiative Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs notices from 2021.
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $5.3 million (at least $5.3 million) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on November 22, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 23, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.3 million
- Award floor$5.3 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFOP0017272 | June 4, 2025 | Closed August 4, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 23, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 22, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 22, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Please see full announcement.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs awards averaged $3.5 million; this notice allows up to $5.3 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (79% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Office of Global Educational Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program. ECA is seeking proposal submissions for one cooperative agreement to design, implement, and oversee the CCI Program. The CCI Program aims to bring young emerging leaders for an intensive program at accredited U.S. community colleges, focused on building technical and professional skills while deepening participants’ understanding of the United States, its people, and its values. CCI participants may study at a U.S. community college for up to one academic year and are from underserved, underrepresented, and/or other target audiences. Program content, duration of study, and participating countries will align with U.S. foreign policy priorities and promote American values and youth empowerment. Please see the NOFO for additional information.
Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs (19.009) awarded $230 million across 66 grant awards, an average of $3.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. | District of Columbia | 6 | $77.6 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 8 | $41.3 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 5 | $39.4 million |
| Virginia Community College System Office | Virginia | 4 | $23.3 million |
| University of Montana | Montana | 2 | $14.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is SFOP0008402 still open?
No. It closed on November 22, 2021.
Who can apply for FY 2022 Community College Initiative Program?
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2022 Community College Initiative Program?
Closed November 22, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $5.3 million each.
Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Research and Exchanges Board Inc., World Learning Inc., American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 66 awards worth $230 million in that time.
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