Assistance Listing 19.023
Overseas Schools Program
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF · Office of Overseas Schools
Assistance Listing 19.023, “Overseas Schools Program,” is a federal program administered by STATE, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $10.5M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Office of Overseas Schools (A/GO/PST/OS) promotes high-quality educational opportunities at the elementary and secondary school levels for dependents of U.S. citizens who are personnel under Chief of Mission authority assigned abroad. The Office also works to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries by supporting educational institutions that demonstrate U.S. educational practices, principles, and methods. These schools serve as showcases for U.S. education and are expected to meet high standards, including U.S. accreditation, while fostering cultural exchange and collaboration.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 19.023
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Grants are generally restricted to selected overseas elementary and secondary schools that meet specific criteria established by the Department of State. To apply, a school must first determine its eligibility under the criteria outlined in 2 FAM 614, obtain concurrence from the U.S. embassy or consulate at its location, and submit required documentation such as its constitution, bylaws, and other pertinent materials for review. The post must recommend the school for assistance, confirming its ability to meet the needs of dependent children of U.S. citizens under Chief of Mission authority. Only schools that fulfill these requirements may apply for grants.
Intended beneficiaries: Not-for-Profit Organization.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Grants range from $5000 to $400,000. Majority of grants are less than $40,000.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.023. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 19.023?
19.023 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Overseas Schools Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 19.023?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Not-for-Profit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 19.023 provide?
The agency reported $10,534,578 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.