Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 032409 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 032409 003
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "International Research and Studies Program CFDA 84.017A. Schedule 84.017A 3" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 26, 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 $2,550,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 17 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Individuals Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts City or township governments Small businesses County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants Public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The International Research and Studies (IRS) Program, CFDA 84.017A, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to fund research and studies that improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields. In practical terms, the program supports projects that build better knowledge, methods, and evidence for teaching and learning about languages and world regions, with the broader goal of improving international education capacity in the United States. The posting you provided is a summary, and applicants are directed to rely on the official Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
For this FY 2009 competition, the Department anticipated making about 17 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2,550,000. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal dollars as a condition of receiving an award (though project budgets still need to be reasonable and well-justified under federal grant rules). The funding instrument is a standard grant, and the activity category is education.
Eligibility is broad. The notice lists public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals as eligible applicants, and it includes many specific entity types such as public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including city/township and county governments), independent school districts, special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations), small businesses, and other for-profit organizations. This wide eligibility suggests the program is intended to support a range of research and study efforts, from university-based projects to work led by nonprofits, government entities, and qualified individuals, as long as the proposed work aligns with the program purpose.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, not by email. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search for 84.017 rather than 84.017A). The process described involves downloading the package, completing it offline, and uploading it back to Grants.gov for submission. For technical problems with Grants.gov, the notice provides the Grants.gov Helpdesk (1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov), reflecting the expectation that submission issues should be routed through the federal portal support system.
Key dates for this competition were that applications became available on March 24, 2009, and the deadline to transmit (submit) applications was April 23, 2009. The record also shows an archive date of May 23, 2009, indicating the posting was later archived after the competition window closed.
For official documentation and detailed instructions, the notice points applicants to the Federal Register and provides a link to the Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY 2009. It also includes contact information for assistance accessing the full announcement (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov System Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) and identifies the program manager (Dr. Samuel Eisen, International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education, 202-502-7522), which would be the appropriate point of contact for program-specific questions about fit, priorities, or allowable activities as defined in the official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the International Research and Studies (IRS) Program (CFDA 84.017A)?
The International Research and Studies (IRS) Program, CFDA 84.017A, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education. It funds research and studies intended to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields.
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to support projects that develop better knowledge, methods, and evidence for teaching and learning about languages and world regions, with the broader goal of improving international education capacity in the United States.
What types of activities does the program support?
Based on the summary provided, the program supports research and studies that improve instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields. Applicants are directed to rely on the official Federal Register notice for the full details on requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a standard grant.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is education.
How many awards were expected for the FY 2009 competition?
For FY 2009, the Department anticipated making about 17 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for FY 2009?
The estimated total funding level for the FY 2009 competition was $2,550,000.
Does this grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds. Applicants generally are not required to contribute non-federal dollars as a condition of receiving an award, although budgets still need to be reasonable and well-justified under federal grant rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. The notice lists public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals as eligible applicants, including:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- State governments and local governments (including city/township and county governments)
- Independent school districts
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations)
- Small businesses
- Other for-profit organizations
Are individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes individuals, along with agencies, organizations, and institutions.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The instructions specify that submission is not by email.
How do I find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. In other words, search for 84.017 rather than 84.017A to locate the application package.
Does the submission process require working online the whole time?
The described process involves downloading the application package, completing it offline, and then uploading it back to Grants.gov for submission.
What were the key dates for the FY 2009 competition?
Applications became available on March 24, 2009, and the deadline to transmit (submit) applications was April 23, 2009.
What does the archive date mean?
The record shows an archive date of May 23, 2009, indicating the posting was archived after the competition window closed.
Where can applicants find the official requirements, priorities, and submission rules?
Applicants are directed to rely on the official Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules. The opportunity references a Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY 2009 in the Federal Register.
Who should I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov System Admin) at 202-245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should I contact for program-specific questions?
The program manager listed is Dr. Samuel Eisen, International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education, at 202-502-7522. This contact would be appropriate for questions about program fit, priorities, or allowable activities as defined in the official notice.
Who should I contact for Grants.gov technical problems?
For technical problems with Grants.gov, the notice provides the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
Is email submission allowed instead of Grants.gov?
No. The instructions specify that applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, not by email.
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