Funding-Limited Submission - U.S. Dept. of State One-time Competitive Grants Program; March 23, 2010

The Department of State has allocated a total of $8 million for two Congressionally-mandated competitions: A) One-time Grants Program for Academic Programs and B) Professional, Cultural, and Youth One-time Grants Program. Each of these two competitions has multiple programs, each with specific guidelines and funding levels.

Applicants may submit only ONE proposal (TOTAL) to ONE of the two competitions referenced above. In addition, applicants under either competition (A or B) may apply to administer only one of the listed activities (total).

A. Academic Programs:

1. Intensive English Language Program
2. Capacity Building for Undergraduate Study Abroad

For more information on Competition A see:  http://exchanges.state.gov/grants/open2.html

B.  Professional, Cultural, and Youth One-time Grants Program

1. Emerging Youth Leaders: for high school students (ages 15-17) and educators

- Democracy and Governance in Civil Society

2. Emerging Young Professionals: for young adults (ages 22-35)

- Environmental issues

- Post-conflict governing

- Development of Grassroots Organizations for Women

- Good government/Rule of Law

- Community-based Volunteerism

3. Emerging Cultural Leaders

- "Rooted in the Arts" program for U.S. performing artists (ages 25-35) and teachers

For more information on Competition B see:  http://exchanges.state.gov/grants/open2.html

Because the Department of State limits eligible applicants to a total of only one proposal, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process. Individuals interested in submitting to this program are to send the following information electronically to the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Tuesday, March 23, 2010:

1) Names and departments of PI and co-investigators

2) Name of competition (A or B) and specific program

3) Description of proposed project and justification or rationale for why proposed project should be selected as UK's candidate - maximum 2 pages.

A committee will be appointed to review the information and make recommendations as to the University’s selected applicant. The Department of State deadline is April 12, 2010.

Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663).