Overseas Schools Program
Government abroad.
The Office also works to increase mutual understanding between the
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
A/OPR/OS gives grant assistance to approximately 200 American-sponsored overseas schools.
These schools meet criteria outlined in the Foreign Affairs Manual (2 FAM 600), which requires that they be non-profit, non-church related and serve American interests.
Schools accepting the grants agree to admit all eligible USG dependents.
Grants must be used for approved educational purposes such as curriculum purchase, teacher training, and educational supplies/equipment.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Grants are generally restricted to selected overseas schools.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Dependents of American citizens carrying out programs and interests of the U.S. Government abroad are the primary beneficiaries.
Credentials/Documentation
Schools must meet all requirements as prescribed in the Foreign Affairs Manual, Volume 2, Section 600. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program.
Award Procedures
Post and Legal approve school"s eligibility to receive a grant. School applies to A/OPR/OS, which decides the amount and purpose(s) of the grant, prepares the documents and sends them to school/post to execute. School signs and returns copies to post and A/OPR/OS.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Department of State Basic Authorities Act of 1956 as amended by the Foreign Service Act of 1980., 22 U.S.C 2701; The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 as amended., Section 636c and d.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants are generally 12 - 18 months in length. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Schools spend funds as outlined in grant and submit receipts to post for payment. Grants are reimbursable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual program report.
No cash reports are required.
An annual progress report is required.
A/OPR/OS has an OMB approved form (DS-2028) that grantees submit to report expenditures.
The form is provided at the time the grant is issued.
Regional Education Officers from A/OPR/OS visit posts/schools to review performance.
There is also regular email dialog between schools, posts and A/OPR/OS on performance matters.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Currently, all A/OPR/OS grants are well below the audit threshold.
Records
Grantee must maintain grant files for three years from closeout of the grant.
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-4519-0-0-001 - 19___x45190001 (ICASS funds).
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 10 $11,244,000; FY 11 $11,000,000; FY 12 $11,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Grants range from $5000 to $300,000. Majority of grants are less than $40,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Anna M. Schuhart 2201 C Street NW
SA-1, Suite H328, Washington, District of Columbia 20520 Email: schuhartam@state.gov Phone: 2022618207 Fax: 2022618224
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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