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American Overseas Research Centers

CFDA 84.274 PROJECT GRANTS (DISCRETIONARY)
Higher EducationK-12 Education
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Program Objectives

To enable American Overseas Research Centers, that are consortia of higher education institutions, to promote postgraduate research, exchanges, and area studies.

Who Can Benefit

Consortia of institutions of higher education that (1) receive more than 50 percent of their funding from public or private United States sources; (2) have a permanent presence in the country in which the center is located; and (3) are organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which are exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of the Code will benefit.

Financial Information

Award Amounts

FY 2024: Average award was $77,075 per year; Awards ranged from $53,000-$82,000 per year.

Program Funding

(Project Grants) FY 23$1,023,749.00; FY 24 est $1,310,279.00; FY 25 est $1,315,346.00; FY 22$1,015,400.00; FY 21$1,006,626.00; FY 20$1,000,000.00; FY 19$650,000.00; FY 18$650,000.00; FY 17$540,000.00; FY 16$756,732.00; -

How to Apply

This program is typically administered through institutions or organizations. Contact your school's financial aid office or visit the official program website for application information.

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Administering Agency

OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Data Source

Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.

Program Details

CFDA Number
84.274
Assistance Type
PROJECT GRANTS (DISCRETIONARY)
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