Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 060614 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 060614 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Language Resource Centers Program CFDA Number 84.229A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.229 Language Resource Centers.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 6, 2014 and posted on Jun 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 2014 Applications Available June 6, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 9, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,746,768.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants An institution of higher education or consortia of institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Language Resource Centers (LRC) Program (CFDA 84.229A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on strengthening the nations capacity to teach and learn foreign languages. The program funds institutions of higher education, or consortia of such institutions, to establish, strengthen, or operate Language Resource Centers that function as national or regional resources. Supported work typically includes foreign language teacher training, applied research on language learning and instruction, development of instructional materials and tools, and broad dissemination of effective practices and resources so that benefits extend beyond a single campus.
For FY 2014, the competition was posted on June 6, 2014, with applications due July 9, 2014, and an archive date of August 8, 2014. The Department estimated total funding of $2,746,768 and anticipated making about 15 awards. The funding instrument is a grant, the opportunity category is discretionary, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted in the synopsis.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions, as well as consortia made up of eligible higher education institutions. The notice emphasizes that the short description is only a synopsis and that the controlling requirements, priorities, performance measures, and full application instructions are found in the official Federal Register notice. Applicants are expected to consult that notice for the complete set of program rules, selection criteria, submission requirements, and any competitive priorities.
All applications for this opportunity had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Grants.gov Apply process. Applicants were required to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it through the Grants.gov system; emailing an application directly to the Department was not permitted. When searching on Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning they should search for "84.229" rather than "84.229A." The opportunity number associated with this posting is ED-GRANTS-060614-001.
For help with technical access to the full announcement or Grants.gov submission issues, the listing provides a Grants.gov/FIND system contact (Julius Cotton, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov). Program-related questions were directed to the program manager, Tanyelle H. Richardson in International and Foreign Language Education at the U.S. Department of Education (202-502-7626, LRC@ed.gov), with the office location listed as 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-8521.
Language Resource Centers (LRC) Program (CFDA 84.229A) - FAQs
What is the Language Resource Centers (LRC) Program?
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Language Resource Centers (LRC) Program (CFDA 84.229A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on strengthening the nation's capacity to teach and learn foreign languages.
What does the program fund?
The program funds institutions of higher education, or consortia of such institutions, to establish, strengthen, or operate Language Resource Centers that function as national or regional resources.
What kinds of activities are typically supported by LRC grants?
Supported work typically includes foreign language teacher training, applied research on language learning and instruction, development of instructional materials and tools, and broad dissemination of effective practices and resources so that benefits extend beyond a single campus.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions, as well as consortia made up of eligible higher education institutions.
Can a consortium apply?
Yes. Consortia made up of eligible institutions of higher education may apply.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning it is awarded competitively rather than by a fixed formula.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is noted in the synopsis.
What was the application timeline for the FY 2014 competition?
For FY 2014, the competition was posted on June 6, 2014. Applications were due July 9, 2014, and the archive date was August 8, 2014.
How much funding was available for FY 2014?
The Department estimated total funding of $2,746,768 for FY 2014.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2014?
The Department anticipated making about 15 awards.
Where can applicants find the official rules and full application instructions?
The notice emphasizes that the short description provided is only a synopsis. The controlling requirements, priorities, performance measures, and full application instructions are found in the official Federal Register notice, which applicants are expected to consult for the complete set of program rules, selection criteria, submission requirements, and any competitive priorities.
How were applications required to be submitted?
All applications for this opportunity had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Grants.gov Apply process.
Could applicants email their application directly to the U.S. Department of Education?
No. Emailing an application directly to the Department was not permitted. Applicants were required to use Grants.gov to upload and submit the completed application package.
What were the basic steps to apply through Grants.gov?
Applicants were required to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it through the Grants.gov system using the Grants.gov Apply process.
How should applicants search for this opportunity on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix. That means searching for "84.229" rather than "84.229A."
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is identified as CFDA 84.229A in the opportunity description, and applicants were instructed to search Grants.gov using "84.229" (without the alpha suffix).
What is the opportunity number for this posting?
The opportunity number associated with this posting is ED-GRANTS-060614-001.
Who should applicants contact for technical help with the announcement or Grants.gov submission issues?
For technical access to the full announcement or Grants.gov submission issues, the listing provides a Grants.gov/FIND system contact: Julius Cotton, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
Program-related questions were directed to the program manager, Tanyelle H. Richardson in International and Foreign Language Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Contact: 202-502-7626, LRC@ed.gov.
What office location is listed for the program contact?
The office location listed is 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-8521.
What is the primary purpose of LRC-funded centers as described in the synopsis?
As described, LRC-funded centers function as national or regional resources and are intended to share effective practices and resources broadly so that the benefits extend beyond a single campus.
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