SFOP0010299: FY 2024 Global Undergraduate Exchange 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 2024.
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $6.8 million (at least $6.8 million) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on May 28, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 10, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$6.8 million
- Award floor$6.8 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFOP0017975 | March 26, 2026 | Closed June 2, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 8, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 28, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 27, 2024 |
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 $6.8 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 Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2024 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). The total amount of funding for this award will be up to $6,770,000, pending the availability of FY 2024 funds. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in IRS regulation 26 CFR 1.501(c) (3) may submit proposals to cooperate with the Bureau in the administration and implementation of the Global UGRAD Program. Organizations with less than four years of experience in conducting international exchange programs are not eligible for this competition. See the NOFO, Section C.3. Other Eligibility Requirements for further information. The Global UGRAD Program selects outstanding underserved students from East Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, the Near East, South and Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Western Hemisphere to receive scholarships for one semester of non-degree study at U.S. institutions of higher education. Some students may also participate in one additional semester of pre-academic English language training. Funding should support approximately 245 participants, pending the availability of FY 2024 funds. Every effort should be made to maximize the number of scholarships awarded. Proposals should demonstrate flexibility and creativity in program planning and administration. Please see the full announcement 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 SFOP0010299 still open?
No. It closed on May 28, 2024.
Who can apply for FY 2024 Global Undergraduate Exchange 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 2024 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program?
Closed May 28, 2024. 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 $6.8 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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