Curriculum and University Partnerships (CUP)

About this grant

Curriculum and University Partnership (CUP) A. Basic Information 1. Overview Funding Opportunity Title Curriculum and University Partnerships (CUP) Funding Opportunity Number 2025VE-002A Announcement Type Initial Announcement Deadline for Applications July 1, 2025 Assistance Listing Number 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Length of performance period Up to 18 months Number of awards anticipated 1 award (dependent on amounts) Award amounts Up to $200K USD Total available funding Up to $2K Grant Number: 2025VE-002A. Expected awards: 1.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• The following U.S. organizations are eligible to apply:● Accredited U.S. public and/or private higher education institutions (consortiaapplications are eligible).● Registered U.S. non-profit educational institutions and/or organizations withprogramming experience.

What the funding covers

• Award Maximum: $200K
• Expected Number of Awards: 1
• Total Program Funding: $200K

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: 2025VE-002A
7. 7Posted: 2025-05-16

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