Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 061316 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 061316 001
- The ED in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program: CFDA Number 84.016A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.016.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 13, 2016 and posted on Jun 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 24 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program (CFDA 84.016A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to help colleges and universities strengthen undergraduate education in international studies and foreign languages across the United States. The program’s core purpose is to support institutions as they plan, develop, and carry out improvements that expand the quality, reach, and effectiveness of undergraduate instruction in these fields. In practice, this means funding is intended to help institutions build or enhance academic programs that deepen students’ international knowledge and language abilities, including curriculum development and other program-building activities that make international and language study more robust at the undergraduate level.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education, with the listing also indicating that additional eligible entities may apply depending on clarifications provided in the official notice (“Others,” as further described in the eligibility section of the Federal Register announcement). Because the short description provided is explicitly a synopsis, applicants are expected to rely on the Federal Register application notice for the full details on eligibility rules, required components, competitive priorities, performance measures, and any pre-application steps.
For this 2016 competition, the opportunity was posted on June 13, 2016, with an application deadline of July 22, 2016. The expected number of awards was 24, and the award ceiling was $150,000. The funding instrument is a grant and the activity category is education, reflecting that this program supports institutional capacity-building and instructional improvement rather than student aid.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Governmentwide “Apply” system. The process described involves downloading the application package from Grants.gov, completing it offline, and then uploading and submitting it through the portal. Email submission is not allowed. A practical detail emphasized in the notice is that applicants must search for the application package by the CFDA number without the letter suffix; in other words, search for “84.016” rather than “84.016A” to locate the correct downloadable materials.
The synopsis also underscores that the official and legally controlling source for the opportunity is the Federal Register notice, not the summary text. It directs applicants to consult the Federal Register for submission requirements, program priorities, performance measures, and contact information, and notes that the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations can be accessed online through the Government Publishing Office’s resources.
UISFL (CFDA 84.016A) Grant Opportunity: FAQs
What is the UISFL Program (CFDA 84.016A)?
The Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program (CFDA 84.016A) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). It is designed to help colleges and universities strengthen undergraduate education in international studies and foreign languages across the United States.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to support institutions as they plan, develop, and carry out improvements that expand the quality, reach, and effectiveness of undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages.
What types of activities does UISFL funding support?
Based on the synopsis, funding is intended to help institutions build or enhance academic programs that deepen students' international knowledge and language abilities. Examples mentioned include curriculum development and other program-building activities that make international and language study more robust at the undergraduate level.
Is this funding meant for student financial aid?
No. The activity category is education, and the synopsis describes the program as supporting institutional capacity-building and instructional improvement rather than student aid.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The listing also indicates that additional eligible entities may apply under an "Others" category, as further described in the eligibility section of the official Federal Register announcement.
Do applicants need to rely on the Federal Register notice?
Yes. The synopsis states that the Federal Register notice is the official and legally controlling source for the opportunity, and applicants are expected to rely on it for full details such as eligibility rules, required components, competitive priorities, performance measures, and any pre-application steps.
Where can applicants find the official requirements and priorities?
The synopsis directs applicants to consult the Federal Register application notice for submission requirements, program priorities, performance measures, and contact information.
When was this competition posted and what was the deadline?
For the 2016 competition described, the opportunity was posted on June 13, 2016, and the application deadline was July 22, 2016.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards for the 2016 competition was 24.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling for the 2016 competition was $150,000.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for the program?
The activity category is education.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Governmentwide "Apply" system. The described process involves downloading the application package from Grants.gov, completing it offline, and then uploading and submitting it through the portal.
Is email submission allowed?
No. The synopsis explicitly states that email submission is not allowed.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
A key detail in the synopsis is that applicants must search for the application package by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. In practice, this means searching for "84.016" rather than "84.016A" to locate the correct downloadable materials.
Why does the synopsis emphasize the Federal Register over the summary text?
The synopsis underscores that the official and legally controlling source is the Federal Register notice, not the summary. Applicants are directed to the Federal Register for the complete and authoritative details governing the competition.
Where can the Federal Register and related regulations be accessed online?
The synopsis notes that the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations can be accessed online through the Government Publishing Office's resources.
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