Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS CPT 202001
The 2020/2021 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate in Cape Town. It seeks one partner organization to implement a project that expands awareness of, and access to, U.S. higher education for South African students who are academically strong but financially disadvantaged. The central goal is to help these students move from being competitive on paper to actually being able to complete the U.S. admissions process and enroll, particularly when they are likely to secure full financial aid from U.S. colleges and universities but cannot afford the required up-front costs that often prevent low-income applicants from applying or accepting an offer.
The project aligns with the U.S. Mission to South Africa's EducationUSA Opportunity Funds initiative. In practical terms, Opportunity Funds are meant to remove financial barriers at key stages of the application and pre-departure process. Support can cover standardized testing expenses, college or university application fees, international and domestic travel costs, visa fees, SEVIS fees, and an initial settling-in allowance. The funding is targeted at expenses that are necessary to access U.S. study opportunities but are usually not covered until after students are admitted and awarded aid, which is why even highly qualified candidates can be blocked without this bridge support.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects an active role in shaping or overseeing the program implementation rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement. The funding opportunity number is DOS CPT 202001, tied to CFDA 19.022, and it was posted on April 7, 2020 with an application deadline of May 7, 2020. The award ceiling is USD 90,000, and the program anticipates making a single award, so the selected implementer would function as the primary partner responsible for delivery and results.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" (with details referenced in the full notice), indicating that non-traditional applicants beyond standard categories may be considered depending on the guidance in the official announcement. Applicants are instructed to read the full notice for requirements and submission details and to submit applications by email to capetowngrants@state.gov. Overall, the grant is designed to produce a clear pipeline outcome: identify high-achieving South African students with financial need, support them through the costly parts of applying to U.S. institutions, and increase the number who can ultimately enroll in accredited U.S. undergraduate or postgraduate programs with substantial or full institutional financial aid.Apply for DOS CPT 202001
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to South Africa in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2020/2021 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds 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 Apr 07, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 07, 2020. (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 $90,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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