Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 011311 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 011311 003
- The Department of Education in the business and commerce education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Business and International Education Program CFDA Number 84.153A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 13, 2011 and posted on Jan 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 2011 Applications Available January 13, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 2, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,619,500.00 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 31 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) 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 at U.S. institutions of higher education while also building the ability of the American business community to participate more effectively in global markets. In practical terms, the program is meant to encourage colleges and universities to improve what they teach about international commerce and to connect that education directly to real-world international economic activity through partnerships with businesses and trade-related organizations. The overall emphasis is on expanding and modernizing international business curricula, training, and outreach so that students, faculty, and regional business partners are better prepared to operate in an increasingly global economy.
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions, but with a key requirement: the institution must have entered into an agreement with one or more business enterprises, trade organizations, or associations that are actively engaged in international economic activity. Applicants can also apply as a combination or consortium of these entities. The point of the eligibility rule is to ensure that proposed projects are not purely academic, but instead are tied to the needs and realities of firms and organizations that actually conduct or support international trade, investment, and other cross-border economic work.
For this funding cycle (FY 2011), the opportunity anticipated making about 31 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,619,500. The listed maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $95,000. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project rather than relying entirely on federal dollars. Because matching rules can be detailed and program-specific, applicants are expected to confirm the exact requirements in the official Federal Register notice and ensure their budgets and documentation meet those standards.
Applications were made available on January 13, 2011, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was March 2, 2011, with the announcement archived on April 1, 2011. Submission is electronic only through Grants.gov. Applicants are required to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning applicants should search for "84.153" rather than "84.153A." The process described is to download the package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through Grants.gov. The notice specifically states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the agency, reinforcing that Grants.gov is the required submission channel.
The posted funding opportunity identification is ED-GRANTS-011311-003, and the activity category is Business and Commerce Education. The public description repeatedly stresses that the summary is only a synopsis and that the controlling guidance is the official application notice published in the Federal Register. Applicants are directed to consult that notice for the full set of requirements, including eligibility details, pre-application and application requirements, instructions for submission, required performance measures, any special priorities, and official program contact information.
For help with accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provides a Grants.gov/finding systems contact: Julius Cotton (phone 202-245-6140; email julius.cotton@ed.gov). It also lists a program contact within International Education Programs Service: Susanna Easton, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6093, Washington, DC 20006-8521, with email contact indicated in the notice.
Business and International Education (BIE) Program (CFDA 84.153A) - FAQs
What is the Business and International Education (BIE) Program?
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Business and International Education (BIE) Program, CFDA 84.153A, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education. It is intended to strengthen international business education at U.S. institutions of higher education and to build the ability of the American business community to participate more effectively in global markets.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The program is meant to encourage colleges and universities to improve instruction related to international commerce and to connect that education to real-world international economic activity through partnerships with businesses and trade-related organizations. The emphasis is on expanding and modernizing international business curricula, training, and outreach for students, faculty, and regional business partners.
What types of activities does the program emphasize?
Based on the description provided, the program emphasizes strengthening and modernizing international business curricula, training, and outreach, and ensuring that educational efforts are tied to practical international economic activity through partnerships with businesses and trade-related organizations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions. A key eligibility requirement is that the institution must have entered into an agreement with one or more business enterprises, trade organizations, or associations that are actively engaged in international economic activity.
Is a partnership agreement required to be eligible?
Yes. The institution must have entered into an agreement with one or more qualifying partners (business enterprises, trade organizations, or associations) that are actively engaged in international economic activity. The intent is to ensure the proposed project is not purely academic and is tied to real-world international business needs.
Can multiple organizations apply together as a group?
Yes. Applicants may apply as a combination or consortium of eligible entities, as described in the opportunity summary.
How many awards were anticipated for this funding cycle?
For FY 2011, the opportunity anticipated making about 31 awards.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount for FY 2011 was $2,619,500.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $95,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project rather than relying entirely on federal funds.
Where can applicants confirm the exact matching requirements?
The summary notes that matching rules can be detailed and program-specific. Applicants are expected to confirm the exact requirements in the official Federal Register notice and ensure budgets and documentation meet those standards.
When were applications made available?
Applications were made available on January 13, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was March 2, 2011.
When was the announcement archived?
The announcement was archived on April 1, 2011.
How must applications be submitted?
Submission is electronic only through Grants.gov. The notice specifically states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the agency.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants are required to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix. That means searching for "84.153" rather than "84.153A" in Grants.gov to locate the application package.
What is the basic submission process described in the notice?
The process described is to download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Identification Number?
The posted funding opportunity identification is ED-GRANTS-011311-003.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Business and Commerce Education.
Is the posted summary the official controlling guidance?
No. The public description stresses that the summary is only a synopsis and that the controlling guidance is the official application notice published in the Federal Register.
What information should applicants look for in the Federal Register notice?
Applicants are directed to consult the Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements, including eligibility details, pre-application and application requirements, instructions for submission, required performance measures, any special priorities, and official program contact information.
Who can help with accessing the full announcement electronically?
For help with accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice lists a Grants.gov/finding systems contact: Julius Cotton (phone 202-245-6140; email julius.cotton@ed.gov).
Who is listed as a program contact for this opportunity?
The notice lists a program contact within International Education Programs Service: Susanna Easton, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6093, Washington, DC 20006-8521, with email contact indicated in the notice.
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