Opportunity Information: Apply for FY2024VE004
The EducationUSA Professional College Counselor Network Program is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Public Diplomacy Section of the Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU). Its main goal is to build a structured, professional network of secondary school college and career counselors in Venezuela who are better equipped to guide students on U.S. higher education options and pathways. The program is designed as both a training and community-building effort, combining formal instruction, recurring professional development, shared resources, and sustained collaboration under the EducationUSA brand.
At the core of the project is the creation of a network of up to 50 trained counselors. The selected implementer would work in partnership with the VAU EducationUSA office to recruit up to 50 Venezuelan secondary school counselors and run a six-month training program for them. The grant expects the implementer to launch the initiative through a mix of in-person and virtual meetings, coordinate the overall training calendar, and develop training materials. While the EducationUSA office will provide reference publications, the grantee is responsible for turning those references into usable training content and products suitable for counselors, and for coordinating delivery and engagement over time.
Beyond the initial training, the program emphasizes ongoing professional development and network maintenance. The grantee would be expected to organize monthly professional development meetings in both in-person and virtual formats to keep the cohort active, strengthen peer-to-peer learning, and reinforce EducationUSA-aligned advising practices. A key deliverable is a sustainability model that explains how the counselor network will continue functioning beyond the grant period, which could include membership structures, partnerships, continuing education plans, or other mechanisms to maintain participation and value. The program also requires producing and distributing an EducationUSA-branded monthly electronic newsletter, intended to keep counselors informed, aligned, and connected while also helping standardize messaging and advising updates across the network.
A major capstone component is an in-person U.S. study tour for up to 12 counselors drawn from the initial group of up to 50. The grant recipient would organize and implement this study tour, which generally implies planning logistics and programming that expose participants to U.S. higher education institutions, advising best practices, and potentially partnerships that counselors can bring back to their schools and communities. The intended audience for all activities is Venezuelan secondary school college and career counselors, with the downstream impact being improved college advising for students considering U.S. study.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity is listed under Assistance Listing (CFDA) 19.040 and is supported by FY-2024 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy funds. The total funding available is up to USD 50,000, with one award anticipated. The performance period can be up to 18 months, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2024, and completion expected within 18 months or less. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the VAU expects to be actively involved in key elements of implementation, including substantial involvement in the final selection of participants and review and approval of promotional and training materials before they are made public. The notice also indicates that continuation funding beyond the initial period may be possible on a non-competitive basis, but only if funds are available, performance is strong, and continued support is judged to be in the Department of State's interest.
Eligibility is focused on Venezuelan entities capable of carrying out education and training programming at a national or multi-site level. Eligible applicants include Venezuelan not-for-profit organizations (such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations) as well as public and private educational institutions. Applications were due March 1, 2024, under Funding Opportunity Number FY2024VE004.Apply for FY2024VE004
- The U.S. Mission to Venezuela in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EducationUSA Professional College Counselor Network Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-12-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-03-01. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the EducationUSA Professional College Counselor Network Program?
The EducationUSA Professional College Counselor Network Program is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Public Diplomacy Section of the Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU). It is designed to create and support a structured, professional network of Venezuelan secondary school college and career counselors, with training and ongoing collaboration under the EducationUSA brand.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to build a network of secondary school counselors in Venezuela who are better prepared to advise students about U.S. higher education options and pathways. The program combines training, recurring professional development, shared resources, and sustained community-building to standardize and strengthen EducationUSA-aligned advising practices.
Who is the intended audience for the program activities?
The intended audience is Venezuelan secondary school college and career counselors. The expected downstream impact is improved guidance for Venezuelan students who are considering study in the United States.
How many counselors are expected to be trained through the program?
The program aims to recruit and train up to 50 Venezuelan secondary school counselors as part of the initial network cohort.
What is the training program length for the counselor cohort?
The implementer is expected to run a six-month training program for the recruited cohort of up to 50 counselors.
What types of activities are expected during the program launch and training period?
The initiative is expected to launch through a mix of in-person and virtual meetings. The grantee/implementer would coordinate the overall training calendar, develop training materials, and manage training delivery and engagement over time in coordination with the VAU EducationUSA office.
What is the role of the VAU EducationUSA office versus the role of the grantee?
The VAU EducationUSA office will provide reference publications. The grantee is responsible for turning those references into usable training content and products for counselors, coordinating the training calendar, and delivering the training and engagement activities. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the VAU is also expected to be actively involved in key implementation elements.
What is meant by "EducationUSA-aligned advising practices" in this program?
Based on the opportunity description, the program is intended to reinforce advising practices and messaging that align with EducationUSA standards and updates, supported through training, shared resources, monthly professional development, and an EducationUSA-branded newsletter.
What ongoing professional development is required after the initial training?
The grantee is expected to organize monthly professional development meetings in both in-person and virtual formats. These meetings are intended to keep the cohort active, encourage peer-to-peer learning, and reinforce EducationUSA-aligned advising practices over time.
Is the program only a training program, or does it also focus on building a long-term network?
It is both. In addition to the initial six-month training, the program emphasizes sustained collaboration and network maintenance through recurring professional development, shared resources, and a sustainability model intended to keep the network functioning beyond the grant period.
What deliverables related to sustainability are expected?
A key deliverable is a sustainability model explaining how the counselor network will continue beyond the grant period. The notice suggests this could include membership structures, partnerships, continuing education plans, or other mechanisms that maintain participation and ongoing value for counselors.
Is a newsletter required as part of the project?
Yes. The program requires producing and distributing an EducationUSA-branded monthly electronic newsletter. The intent is to keep counselors informed and connected, and to help standardize messaging and advising updates across the network.
What is the U.S. study tour component?
A capstone component of the project is an in-person U.S. study tour for up to 12 counselors selected from the initial group of up to 50. The grant recipient would organize and implement the study tour, including associated logistics and programming.
How many counselors can participate in the U.S. study tour?
Up to 12 counselors, drawn from the original cohort of up to 50 trained counselors, are expected to participate in the in-person U.S. study tour.
What is the purpose of the U.S. study tour?
The study tour is intended to expose participating counselors to U.S. higher education institutions, advising best practices, and potentially partnership opportunities that they can bring back to their schools and communities in Venezuela.
What is the total funding available for this opportunity?
Total funding available is up to USD 50,000.
How many awards does the funder anticipate making?
One award is anticipated.
What is the funding instrument for this grant?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which means the Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU) expects to be actively involved in key elements of implementation.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In this opportunity, a cooperative agreement indicates substantial involvement by the VAU in the project. The notice specifically notes VAU involvement in key elements such as the final selection of participants and the review and approval of promotional and training materials before they are made public.
What is the project performance period?
The performance period can be up to 18 months, with completion expected within 18 months or less.
What is the anticipated start date?
The anticipated start date is May 1, 2024.
What Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under Assistance Listing (CFDA) 19.040.
What funding source supports this opportunity?
The opportunity is supported by FY-2024 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy funds.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is focused on Venezuelan entities capable of carrying out education and training programming at a national or multi-site level. Eligible applicants include Venezuelan not-for-profit organizations (such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations) and public and private educational institutions.
Is eligibility limited to organizations based in Venezuela?
Based on the eligibility description provided, the opportunity is focused on Venezuelan entities that can implement education and training programming nationally or across multiple sites.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FY2024VE004.
When were applications due?
Applications were due March 1, 2024.
Is continuation funding possible after the initial award period?
Continuation funding beyond the initial period may be possible on a non-competitive basis, but only if funds are available, performance is strong, and continued support is judged to be in the U.S. Department of State's interest.
What kinds of materials is the grantee expected to develop?
The grantee is expected to develop training materials and products suitable for counselors, using EducationUSA reference publications provided by the VAU EducationUSA office as source material. The grantee is also expected to produce an EducationUSA-branded monthly electronic newsletter.
Does the VAU review project materials before they are shared publicly?
Yes. The notice indicates the VAU will review and approve promotional and training materials before they are made public, consistent with the cooperative agreement structure.
Who is involved in selecting the counselor participants?
The VAU is expected to have substantial involvement in implementation, including involvement in the final selection of participants.
What formats are used for meetings and professional development activities?
The program is designed to use both in-person and virtual formats, including for the initiative launch and for the monthly professional development meetings intended to maintain network engagement.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education
Next opportunity: Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Previous opportunity: Revision Applications for Incorporation of Novel NCI-Supported Technology to Accelerate Cancer Research (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for FY2024VE004
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (FY2024VE004) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| 2024-25 EdUSA Opportunity Funds Program for Graduate Study Apply for FY2024VE005 Funding Number: FY2024VE005 Agency: U.S. Mission to Venezuela Category: Education Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs and the World Language Advancement and Readiness Program Apply for HE125424R5000 Funding Number: HE125424R5000 Agency: DoD Education Activity Category: Education Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): International Foreign Language Education (IFLE): Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.022A Apply for ED GRANTS 012924 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 012924 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| OSERS: OSEP: Model Demonstration Projects to Develop Equitable Family Engagement with Underserved Families of Children with Disabilities, Assistance Listing Number 84.326M Apply for ED GRANTS 021424 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 021424 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: $1,600,000 |
| Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): International Foreign Language Education (IFLE): Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Fellowship Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.019A Apply for ED GRANTS 022324 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 022324 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Safe and Supportive Schools: School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) number 84.184H Apply for ED GRANTS 030124 002 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 030124 002 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| USAID/SENEGAL - ACCESS TO EDUCATION Apply for 72068524APS00001 Funding Number: 72068524APS00001 Agency: Senegal USAID-Dakar Category: Education Funding Amount: $7,000,000 |
| U.S. Embassy Athens, Greece, Annual Program Statement Apply for PDS ATHENS FY24 01 Funding Number: PDS ATHENS FY24 01 Agency: U.S. Mission to Greece Category: Education Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Strengthening Equitable Education for the Deaf (SEED) Apply for 72069624RFA00001 Funding Number: 72069624RFA00001 Agency: Rwanda USAID-Kigali Category: Education Funding Amount: $4,000,000 |
| for Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Institutional Service: Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence (Hawkins) Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.428A Apply for ED GRANTS 040424 002 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 040424 002 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Education USA Advising Services Apply for TR NOFO FY24 02 Funding Number: TR NOFO FY24 02 Agency: Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Category: Education Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| OSERS: RSA: Disability Innovation Fund (DIF)--Creating a 21st Century Workforce of Youth and Adults with Disabilities Through the Transformation of Education, Career, and Competitive Integrated Employment Model Demonstration Project, ALN 84.421F Apply for ED GRANTS 040924 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 040924 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Strengthening Economic and Socio-Cultural Resilience of Tibetan Communities in South Asia Apply for 72038624RFA00002 Funding Number: 72038624RFA00002 Agency: India USAID-New Delhi Category: Education Funding Amount: $35,000,000 |
| Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Well Rounded Education: Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) program, Assistance Listing Number 84.371C Apply for ED GRANTS 042324 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 042324 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter School Program (CSP): CSP Grants to State Entities, Assistance Listing Number 84.282A Apply for ED GRANTS 042424 006 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 042424 006 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Charter School Program (CSP): State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grant (SFIG) Program, Assistance Listing Numbers 84.282D Apply for ED GRANTS 042424 007 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 042424 007 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER)): Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Recovery Policymaking, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305S Apply for ED GRANTS 050324 001 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 050324 001 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.282M Apply for ED GRANTS 050324 003 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 050324 003 Agency: Department of Education Category: Education Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Advancing Digital Democracy in Serbia Apply for 72016924RFA00001 Funding Number: 72016924RFA00001 Agency: Serbia USAID-Belgrade Category: Education Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| English Learning and Enhancement Activities Program Paraguayan Public Servants Apply for OFOP0001443 Funding Number: OFOP0001443 Agency: U.S. Mission to Paraguay Category: Education Funding Amount: $8,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "FY2024VE004", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.