Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 031510 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 031510 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Foreign Language Assistance Program Local Educational Agencies with Institutions of Higher Education CFDA 84.293" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 16, 2010 and posted on Mar 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2010 Applications Available March 15, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications April 14, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,168,331.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants LEAs, including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law, in partnership with one or more institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) Local Educational Agencies with Institutions of Higher Education opportunity (CFDA 84.293A) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education to help strengthen foreign language instruction for elementary and secondary students. The program is designed to support innovative model programs that establish, improve, or expand foreign language study in K-12 settings, with a special emphasis in this particular competition on building longer-term, coordinated language pathways rather than isolated, short-term course offerings. The central idea is to help districts create stronger pipelines so students can progress in a planned sequence over multiple years and reach high levels of language proficiency.
A defining feature of this competition is the requirement that eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) apply in partnership with one or more institutions of higher education (IHEs). Eligible applicants include LEAs and charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, but they must work collaboratively with higher education partners. The intent behind the partnership is to connect K-12 instruction with college-level expectations and expertise, strengthen curriculum alignment, and support an articulated program of study that makes it easier for students to continue language learning as they move from elementary school to middle school, high school, and into postsecondary education.
The 2010 competition specifically targets languages considered critical to United States national security. Grant funds are intended to help LEAs and their IHE partners establish or expand articulated sequences in these critical languages so that students who successfully follow the pathway can ultimately achieve a superior level of proficiency as they advance through K-12 and into college. While the synopsis does not list which languages qualify, the focus is clearly on building capacity in strategically important languages and creating coherent, multi-year instructional designs that substantially raise proficiency outcomes.
This opportunity was authorized under Division D, Title III, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-117), and it supports multi-year implementation through five-year grants. The Department anticipated making around 30 awards, with estimated total funding of $6,168,331 for the competition. Individual awards were expected to range from $200,000 (award floor) to $300,000 (award ceiling). The listing also indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the official Federal Register notice requirements.
Applications for this grant had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education's e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). For the 2010 cycle, applications were made available March 15, 2010, and the deadline for transmittal was April 14, 2010, with the opportunity later archived on May 14, 2010. Applicants needing technical help were directed to the e-Application Helpdesk at 1-888-336-8930.
Because the text provided is only a synopsis, it repeatedly emphasizes that the authoritative requirements and details are contained in the official Federal Register application notice. That notice governs eligibility details, pre-application and application components, submission rules, performance measures, competitive priorities, and program contacts. Free access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations was available through GPO Access (as referenced in the posting), and applicants were expected to rely on that official publication to ensure compliance.
For points of contact, the announcement lists Joyce Mays, Management Analyst (202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov), and Program Manager Rebecca Richey at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 5C141, Washington, DC 20202-6510, telephone (202) 401-1443. These contacts were intended for assistance with accessing the full announcement or questions tied to the program and competition.
Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) LEA with IHE (CFDA 84.293A) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) Local Educational Agencies with Institutions of Higher Education discretionary grant competition (CFDA 84.293A) run by the U.S. Department of Education. It supports efforts to strengthen foreign language instruction for elementary and secondary (K-12) students through innovative model programs.
What is the main goal of the program?
The central goal is to help K-12 systems establish, improve, or expand foreign language study in ways that lead to stronger, long-term proficiency outcomes. In this competition, the emphasis is on building longer-term, coordinated language pathways rather than isolated, short-term course offerings.
What does "coordinated language pathways" mean in this competition?
Based on the synopsis, the competition prioritizes planned, multi-year sequences that allow students to progress over time (for example, from elementary to middle school to high school and into postsecondary study), rather than stand-alone or short-term language experiences.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include local educational agencies (LEAs) and charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law. A defining requirement is that the LEA must apply in partnership with one or more institutions of higher education (IHEs).
Is an institution of higher education (IHE) partnership required?
Yes. The opportunity requires an eligible LEA to apply in partnership with one or more IHEs. The synopsis describes this partnership requirement as a defining feature of the competition.
Why does the grant require an LEA-IHE partnership?
The intent is to connect K-12 instruction with college-level expectations and expertise, strengthen curriculum alignment, and support an articulated program of study so students can continue language learning as they transition from K-12 into postsecondary education.
What types of languages are targeted in the 2010 competition?
The 2010 competition specifically targets languages considered critical to United States national security. The synopsis does not list which languages qualify, but it states the focus is on these strategically important languages.
Does the synopsis provide a list of the "critical languages"?
No. The synopsis states the focus is on languages critical to national security, but it does not provide a list of which languages qualify. Applicants were directed to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for authoritative requirements and details.
What proficiency outcomes is the program aiming for?
The synopsis emphasizes building articulated sequences so that students who successfully follow the pathway can ultimately achieve a superior level of proficiency as they advance through K-12 and into college.
How long is the grant period?
The opportunity supports multi-year implementation through five-year grants.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The Department anticipated making around 30 awards for this competition.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the competition?
The estimated total funding listed for the competition was $6,168,331.
What is the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $200,000 (the award floor) to $300,000 (the award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the official Federal Register notice requirements.
Where and how were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Education's e-Application system via the e-Grants website at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
What were the key dates for the 2010 cycle?
For the 2010 cycle, applications were made available on March 15, 2010. The deadline for transmittal was April 14, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on May 14, 2010.
What should applicants do if they needed technical help with e-Application?
The synopsis directs applicants needing technical help to the e-Application Helpdesk at 1-888-336-8930.
Which document is considered the authoritative source for requirements?
The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that the authoritative requirements and details are contained in the official Federal Register application notice. That notice governs eligibility details, submission rules, application components, performance measures, competitive priorities, and program contacts.
Where could applicants access the Federal Register and related regulations for free?
The posting notes that free access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations was available through GPO Access (as referenced in the posting).
Who are the program contacts listed for this opportunity?
The announcement lists Joyce Mays, Management Analyst (202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov), and Program Manager Rebecca Richey at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 5C141, Washington, DC 20202-6510, telephone (202) 401-1443.
What kinds of questions are the listed contacts intended to help with?
Based on the synopsis, these contacts were intended to assist with accessing the full announcement or addressing questions tied to the program and competition.
What is the legal authority cited for this opportunity?
This opportunity was authorized under Division D, Title III, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-117).
What is CFDA 84.293A?
CFDA 84.293A is the catalog identifier referenced in the synopsis for this FLAP competition (Local Educational Agencies with Institutions of Higher Education).
What types of program designs are emphasized by the synopsis?
The synopsis emphasizes innovative model programs that create coherent, multi-year instructional designs, strengthen curriculum alignment between K-12 and higher education, and build capacity in critical languages to substantially raise proficiency outcomes over time.
Does the synopsis describe the required application components, performance measures, or competitive priorities?
No. The synopsis states that those details are governed by the official Federal Register application notice, which includes the requirements for pre-application and application components, performance measures, competitive priorities, and submission rules.
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