Opportunity Information: Apply for PD KIGALI FY24 04
The U.S. College Preparatory Program grant (Funding Opportunity Number: PD KIGALI FY24 04) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Mission to Rwanda through the U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Diplomacy Section, funded under the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs appropriation (CFDA 19.022). The purpose of the award is to support a structured college preparation program in Kigali for a cohort of 30 students who intend to apply to U.S. colleges and universities for Winter 2025 and Fall 2026 admissions cycles. The selected grantee is expected to work closely with the EducationUSA Advisor in the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section to design and deliver the program and to ensure students are prepared for key U.S. admissions requirements.
The program itself is centered on practical readiness for U.S. undergraduate admissions. The grant supports instruction in SAT preparation, English language proficiency development, and college essay writing. In addition to delivering the training, the grantee must cover specific required costs on behalf of each participating student: one SAT exam fee per student, one Duolingo English Test per student, and one CSS Profile account per student (the CSS Profile is commonly used by U.S. institutions to assess eligibility for institutional financial aid). This framing makes the grant both a skills-building and an access-oriented effort, reducing financial barriers to standardized testing and application-related tools while providing guided preparation.
The funding parameters indicate a single award is anticipated (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of $24,000. Applications were due by 12:00 p.m. on March 29, 2024 (Original Closing Date: 2024-03-29), and the opportunity record was created on February 29, 2024. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the core work is an educational support and preparatory initiative rather than a standard academic program or research project.
Eligibility is presented in two ways in the source text. The narrative section states that proposals are invited from qualified individuals and organizations, including individuals (U.S. or foreign), public and private educational institutions (U.S. or foreign), and non-governmental organizations (U.S. or foreign). The structured eligibility field also lists "Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education." Because these details can sometimes vary between summary fields and the narrative description, applicants would typically verify eligibility expectations directly with the funder if there is any ambiguity, using the contact provided.
Organizations or individuals with questions about the opportunity were directed to contact the Public Diplomacy Section at KigaliPublicDiplomacy@state.gov. Overall, the grant is designed to identify an implementing partner that can run a focused, cohort-based preparation program, coordinate with EducationUSA Kigali, and directly pay for the specific testing and application-related tools that students will need to competitively pursue U.S. higher education opportunities in the 2025 and 2026 cycles.Apply for PD KIGALI FY24 04
- The U.S. Mission to Rwanda in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. College Preparatory Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-03-29. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: U.S. College Preparatory Program Grant (PD KIGALI FY24 04)
What is the U.S. College Preparatory Program grant (PD KIGALI FY24 04)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Mission to Rwanda through the U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Diplomacy Section. The funding is under the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs appropriation (CFDA 19.022) and is intended to support a structured college preparation program in Kigali.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The award is intended to support a structured college preparation program for a cohort of 30 students in Kigali who plan to apply to U.S. colleges and universities for the Winter 2025 and Fall 2026 admissions cycles. The program focuses on preparing students for key U.S. admissions requirements.
Who is the target group the program must serve?
The program is designed for a cohort of 30 students in Kigali who intend to apply to U.S. undergraduate programs for Winter 2025 and Fall 2026 admissions cycles.
What kind of activities does the funded program need to provide?
The program is centered on practical readiness for U.S. undergraduate admissions, including SAT preparation, English language proficiency development, and college essay writing support.
What specific student costs must the grantee cover?
The grantee is required to pay certain costs on behalf of each participating student, specifically: one SAT exam fee per student, one Duolingo English Test per student, and one CSS Profile account per student.
What is the CSS Profile and why is it included as a required cost?
The CSS Profile is commonly used by U.S. institutions to assess eligibility for institutional financial aid. This grant requires the grantee to provide one CSS Profile account per student as part of reducing barriers to application and financial aid processes.
Where must the program take place?
The opportunity description specifies a structured college preparation program in Kigali.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The funding parameters indicate one award is anticipated (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $24,000.
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the funded work is an educational support and preparatory initiative rather than a standard academic program or research project.
When was the application due?
Applications were due by 12:00 p.m. on March 29, 2024 (Original Closing Date: 2024-03-29).
When was the opportunity record created?
The opportunity record was created on February 29, 2024.
Who is expected to implement the program?
The opportunity is designed to identify an implementing partner that can run a focused, cohort-based preparation program, coordinate with EducationUSA Kigali, and directly pay for the specified testing and application-related tools required for participating students.
Is coordination with EducationUSA required?
Yes. The selected grantee is expected to work closely with the EducationUSA Advisor in the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section to design and deliver the program and to ensure students are prepared for key U.S. admissions requirements.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the narrative description?
The narrative section states that proposals are invited from qualified individuals and organizations, including individuals (U.S. or foreign), public and private educational institutions (U.S. or foreign), and non-governmental organizations (U.S. or foreign).
Who is eligible to apply, based on the structured eligibility field?
The structured eligibility field lists: "Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education."
What should applicants do if they see differences between eligibility descriptions?
The provided information notes that eligibility details can sometimes vary between summary fields and narrative descriptions. If there is any ambiguity, applicants would typically verify eligibility expectations directly with the funder using the contact provided.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PD KIGALI FY24 04.
Who is the funder for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Mission to Rwanda through the U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Diplomacy Section.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is funded under the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs appropriation (CFDA 19.022).
How can questions about the opportunity be submitted?
Questions were directed to the Public Diplomacy Section at KigaliPublicDiplomacy@state.gov.
What outcomes is the program intended to support for students?
Based on the described program components, the intent is to improve student readiness for U.S. undergraduate admissions by strengthening SAT preparedness, English proficiency, and college essay writing, while also reducing financial barriers by paying for key exams and application tools.
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