Model UN Simulations at American Centers in China | EAPSHA NOFO FY24 01

Opportunity Information: Apply for EAPSHA NOFO FY24 01

The U.S. Mission to China is offering a discretionary federal grant opportunity titled "Model UN Simulations at American Centers in China" (Funding Opportunity Number: EAPSHA NOFO FY24 01). The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient should expect to coordinate closely with the U.S. Mission during planning and implementation rather than operating fully independently. The opportunity falls under the Arts and Education activity category (CFDA 19.441) and is designed as a single award competition.

The core project is to design and deliver five English-language Model United Nations (Model UN) simulation workshops hosted at the American Centers located in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan. These workshops are intended for Chinese high school and university students, using a Model UN format to recreate the procedures, roles, negotiation dynamics, and collaborative problem-solving that characterize United Nations-style deliberations. By placing students in simulated diplomatic and committee settings, the program aims to give participants hands-on experience with public speaking, structured debate, coalition building, resolution drafting, and consensus-driven decision-making.

The stated goals emphasize educational and interpersonal outcomes. The initiative is meant to promote cross-cultural understanding by exposing students to international perspectives and the norms of multilateral engagement. It also targets leadership development by pushing participants to take on formal roles, manage group dynamics, and make persuasive arguments under time constraints. Because the simulations are conducted in English, the program is also intended to strengthen English language ability in practical, high-pressure communication contexts, including negotiation, presentation, and writing. Finally, the workshop format is meant to sharpen critical thinking by requiring participants to analyze complex global issues, evaluate tradeoffs, respond to counterarguments, and craft workable policy solutions in a collaborative environment.

Applicants eligible to apply include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education), and individuals. The anticipated funding ceiling for the award is $57,000, and the U.S. Mission expects to make one award. The opportunity was created on March 26, 2024, and the original application deadline was April 30, 2024.

• The U.S. Mission to China in the arts, education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Model UN Simulations at American Centers in China" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.441.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-26.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-30. (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 $57,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals.

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