Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 032409 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 032409 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Business and International Education Program CFDA 84.153A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2009 and posted on Mar 24, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2009 Applications Available March 24, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications April 23, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,223,961.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $95,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants Institutions of higher education that have entered into agreements with business enterprises, trade organizations, or associations that are engaged in international economic activity or a combination or consortium of these enterprises, organizations, or associations for the purposes of pursuing the activities authorized under this program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Business and International Education (BIE) Program, CFDA 84.153A, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen international business education and help the broader business community build practical capacity for international economic activity. In plain terms, the program funds projects that improve what colleges and universities teach about global business and trade, while also creating stronger, more applied connections between higher education and organizations that operate internationally. The official requirements, priorities, and performance measures are set out in the Federal Register notice, and applicants are expected to rely on that notice as the controlling source for application rules and program details.
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education that have formal agreements with external partners involved in international economic activity. Those partners can include business enterprises, trade organizations, or associations, and the structure can be a single partnership or a larger combination or consortium of these entities. The listing also notes that eligible applicant types may include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, but the key eligibility condition is the presence of an agreement linking the higher education institution with internationally engaged business or trade organizations for purposes aligned with the program. This emphasis on formal collaboration signals that proposals should be built around real-world engagement and shared goals rather than purely academic activities.
From a funding and logistics standpoint, the opportunity was posted March 24, 2009, with applications made available the same day and a submission deadline of April 23, 2009. The program anticipated making about 25 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,223,961 and an award ceiling of $95,000 per grant. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the rules in the official notice. The award mechanism is a grant, and the activity category is education, reflecting the program focus on curriculum, training, outreach, and capacity building related to international business.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the governmentwide "Apply" function. Applicants were instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload it through Grants.gov, with email submission explicitly not allowed. A practical detail that matters when searching in Grants.gov is that applicants must search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning "84.153" rather than "84.153A." Grants.gov support is available through the Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov, which is relevant for technical submission issues that could otherwise jeopardize an on-time application.
For applicants needing assistance with the announcement itself, the notice provides agency contacts. Julius Cotton is listed as an ED Grants.gov FIND system administrator (202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) for help accessing the full announcement electronically. Programmatic questions are directed to the program manager, Ms. Tanyelle Richardson, International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6017, Washington, DC 20006-8521, phone (202) 502-7626. The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement is ED-GRANTS-032409-002, which can be useful when searching records or referencing the competition.
Overall, the BIE Program is structured to push international business education beyond the classroom by requiring active collaboration between higher education and internationally oriented business or trade organizations, with the goal of producing graduates, programs, and community partnerships that are better prepared for global commerce and international economic engagement. The Federal Register notice linked in the announcement is where applicants would find the specifics on required activities, any competitive priorities, selection criteria, budget rules, and reporting expectations.
Business and International Education (BIE) Program (CFDA 84.153A) - FAQs
What is the Business and International Education (BIE) Program?
The Business and International Education (BIE) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education (CFDA 84.153A). It is designed to strengthen international business education and help the broader business community build practical capacity for international economic activity.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program funds projects that improve what colleges and universities teach about global business and trade, while also building more applied connections between higher education and organizations that operate internationally. The emphasis is on practical, real-world collaboration rather than purely academic activity.
What kinds of activities does the program generally support?
Based on the opportunity description, the activity category is education and the focus includes curriculum, training, outreach, and capacity building related to international business and international economic engagement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education (IHEs) that have formal agreements with external partners involved in international economic activity. The listing also notes that eligible applicant types may include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, but the key eligibility condition is the presence of an agreement linking the higher education institution with internationally engaged business or trade organizations.
Is a formal partnership agreement required?
Yes. The opportunity highlights that eligibility is based on IHEs having formal agreements with external partners involved in international economic activity. Proposals are expected to be built around active collaboration and shared goals.
What types of partners can be included in the required agreement?
Partners can include business enterprises, trade organizations, or associations involved in international economic activity. The partnership structure can be a single partnership or a larger combination/consortium of entities.
Can a consortium apply, or does it have to be a single institution and partner?
The opportunity indicates the structure can be a single partnership or a larger combination or consortium of entities. The key is the presence of formal agreements tying the higher education institution to internationally engaged partners for program-aligned purposes.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making about 25 awards.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total program funding amount listed for this opportunity is $2,223,961.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling listed is $95,000 per grant.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the rules described in the official Federal Register notice.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The award mechanism is a grant.
When was the opportunity posted, and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on March 24, 2009, and applications were made available the same day. The submission deadline was April 23, 2009.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" function. Applicants were instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload it through Grants.gov.
Were applications accepted by email?
No. The announcement explicitly states that email submission was not allowed.
How should applicants search for this opportunity in Grants.gov?
A key detail in the announcement is that applicants must search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for "84.153" rather than "84.153A" in Grants.gov.
What is the funding opportunity number for this competition?
The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement is ED-GRANTS-032409-002. This can be helpful when searching records or referencing the competition.
Where are the official requirements, priorities, and performance measures defined?
The official requirements, priorities, and performance measures are set out in the Federal Register notice. The announcement indicates applicants are expected to rely on that notice as the controlling source for application rules and program details.
Who should be contacted for technical help with Grants.gov submissions?
For Grants.gov technical submission issues, support is available through the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Who can help with accessing the full announcement electronically?
Julius Cotton is listed as an ED Grants.gov FIND system administrator who can help with accessing the full announcement electronically. Contact: (202) 245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should applicants contact for programmatic questions about the BIE Program?
Programmatic questions are directed to the program manager, Ms. Tanyelle Richardson, International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6017, Washington, DC 20006-8521, phone (202) 502-7626.
What is the overall emphasis of the BIE Program in terms of project design?
The program is structured to push international business education beyond the classroom by requiring active collaboration between higher education and internationally oriented business or trade organizations, aiming to improve readiness for global commerce and international economic engagement.
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