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STEM Program 2024

ID: PAS-ALG-FY24-06 • Type: Posted

Description

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Embassy Algiers / Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a STEM program for Algerian high school and university students at each of the U.S. Embassy American Spaces, based in Oran, Constantine, Ouergla, Bechar and Algiers. The purpose of this grant is to build on established programming that effectively combines high-impact Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEM) training with market-tested employment orientation support. The Recipient will offer Algerian youth the chance to discover and increase interest in the STEM Fields. The Recipient will partner with American Corners in 4 Algerian universities, in addition to the American Cultural Center in Algiers to enrich cultural and educational programming at the American spaces through interactive, participant-led STEM activities. The program should allow about 500 middle school through university-age youth in the five project sites to develop the technology skills in high demand in the Algerian and international economy. Concurrent to technical training, participants will develop the soft-skills and job-seeking strategies necessary to identify personal pathways to launch careers in STEM related fields. Combining effective teaching approaches and interactive meeting platforms, grantee will assure seamless programming, both online and in-person, while adding dynamic activities and customized resources to the repertoire of programming available in American Spaces at Algerian universities.

Priority Region: Algeria.

Program Objectives: Over the course of six to 12 months, 500 youth will increase their technical skills and career readiness. Collaborating with American spaces in project sites, the project will achieve the following objectives: 1) increase local institutions' capacity to implement STEM programming, 2) improve young people's technical skills in STEM fields; and 3) increase participants' awareness of STEM-related career options. The target audience for this program is Algerian high school and university students.

B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION

Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months

Number of awards anticipated: 1 award.

Award amounts: $ 40,000.

Total available funding: $ 40,000

Type of Funding: FY24 Fulbright Hays Act.

Anticipated program start date: October 2024.

Background
The U.S. Embassy Algiers, through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, is announcing an open competition for organizations to implement a STEM program aimed at Algerian high school and university students. The grant's goal is to enhance existing programming that integrates high-impact STEM training with employment orientation support, ultimately fostering interest in STEM fields among Algerian youth.

Grant Details
The recipient will conduct a STEM program at U.S. Embassy American Spaces in Oran, Constantine, Ouergla, Bechar, and Algiers. The program will target approximately 500 middle school to university-age youth across these sites, focusing on developing technology skills that are in high demand in both the Algerian and international economies.

Key tasks include:
1) Collaborating with American Corners in four Algerian universities and the American Cultural Center in Algiers to enrich educational programming;
2) Offering interactive, participant-led STEM activities;
3) Providing concurrent technical training alongside soft-skills development and job-seeking strategies;
4) Ensuring seamless programming through effective teaching methods and interactive platforms;
5) Achieving objectives such as increasing local institutions' capacity for STEM programming, improving participants' technical skills, and raising awareness of STEM-related career options.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations) as well as public and private educational institutions. Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number from www.SAM.gov and valid registration on SAM.gov. Evidence of authorization to work in Algeria from local authorities is also required.

Period of Performance
The performance period for this grant is between 6 to 12 months, with an anticipated program start date of October 2024.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is $40,000, with one award anticipated at this amount.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed at U.S. Embassy American Spaces located in Oran, Constantine, Ouergla, Bechar, and Algiers.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Education
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.022 - Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 7/21/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity PAS-ALG-FY24-06 for STEM Program 2024 with funding of $40,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.022 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants.

Timing

Posted Date
July 21, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Aug. 20, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
July 21, 2024, 6:35 a.m. EDT
Version
3
Archive Date
Sept. 19, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$40,000
Floor
$25,000
Estimated Program Funding
$40,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Hayet L Bouchema Grantor
Contact Email
algiers_grants@state.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
213770800694
Additional Information Site
https://dz.usembassy.gov/funding-opportunities_2024/

Documents

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