Funding-U.S. Department of State – Promoting Study Abroad Focusing on Health and Nutrition; October 31, 2014

In support of the goal of achieving 100,000 students studying abroad annually in each direction by 2020, Partners of the Americas, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and the U.S. Department of State are working together to increase opportunities for academic mobility between the United States and the countries of the Western Hemisphere.

This grant competition, with a focus on programs that positively address challenges of obesity and that emphasize the importance of physical activity, is supported through a generous contribution from Founding Circle Partner, the Coca-Cola Foundation. Higher educational institutions (HEIs) in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela that promote study abroad or exchange programs in these fields are eligible to compete. This competition will use the principle of leveraged innovation with HEIs that demonstrate the greatest commitment and innovation toward increasing study abroad between the United States and countries in the Western Hemisphere. HEIs will be asked to demonstrate how they will assert leadership to implement the innovations proposed, address on-campus barriers to academic mobility and how they will to commit to making concrete changes to expand access to study abroad.

The intent of the competition is to award up to eight (8) 100,000 Strong Americas Innovation grants of $25,000 each to HEIs in the Western Hemisphere.

Cost Sharing: There is no minimum or maximum percentage required for this competition. However, applicants are strongly encouraged to provide cost sharing and additional funding from private sector partners in support of its proposed activities.

Limited Submission: Each higher education institution may apply once to this competition.

See the complete solicitation for additional details and requirements: http://www.partners.net/images/partners/100K%20Strong/Competition_5.pdf

Internal Notification:  Due to the organizational limits for this RFP, interested applicants must send the Proposal Development Office (PDO@uky.edu) a brief project overview as a statement of their intent to apply (1/2 – 1 page) by Thursday, September 25, 2014.

If cost sharing will be offered, include an estimated budget with match and potential sources of funding for that match. Note:  Because of ongoing commitments, the Office of the Vice President for Research is unable to provide matching funds.

Deadline: The Department of State deadline is October 31, 2014.