Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 051412 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 051412 003
- The Department of Education 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 Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 15, 2012 and posted on May 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2012 Applications Available May 15, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 29, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,794,040.00 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants (1) IHEs (2) Consortia of IHEs (3) Partnerships between nonprofit educational organizations and IHEs and (4) Public and private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including professional and scholarly associations.
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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 strengthen and improve undergraduate-level instruction in international studies and foreign languages. In practical terms, the program supports colleges, universities, and partner organizations that want to expand or upgrade the kinds of courses, curricula, and learning experiences that build students international knowledge and language abilities. The goal is to improve the quality and reach of undergraduate education in these areas so students graduate better prepared to engage with global issues, cultures, and languages.
For the FY 2012 competition referenced in the notice, the Department anticipated making about 15 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $1,794,040. The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 051412 003, categorized as a discretionary grant within the education funding activity area. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the supported project, consistent with the requirements described in the official Federal Register notice.
Eligibility is fairly broad within the postsecondary and nonprofit education space. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education (IHEs), consortia of IHEs, partnerships between nonprofit educational organizations and IHEs, and public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including professional and scholarly associations. The listing also identifies private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education as eligible applicant types. Because eligibility can hinge on definitions and specific conditions, applicants are directed to the official application notice for the controlling rules and any additional clarifications.
Applications for this program must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email or other methods. Applicants are expected to download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and upload it for submission by the deadline. A specific instruction highlighted in the notice is to search Grants.gov using the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning applicants should search for 84.016 rather than 84.016A to locate the correct package. For this competition, applications became available on May 15, 2012, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was June 29, 2012, with the opportunity later archived on July 29, 2012.
The public synopsis provided is explicitly described as only a summary of the full Federal Register application notice. The Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for the detailed requirements, including pre-application and application instructions, required forms and attachments, performance measures, selection criteria, priorities, and official contact and submission guidance. The notice also points readers to free access to Federal Register and CFR materials through the Government Publishing Office (GPO) site referenced in the posting.
For applicant support and program questions, the announcement lists two key contacts. Technical or access issues related to the electronic announcement can be directed to Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator (202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov). Programmatic questions about UISFL can be directed to the program manager, Michelle Guilfoil, Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6098, Washington, DC 20006-8521 (202-502-7625, michelle.guilfoil@ed.gov).
Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program (CFDA 84.016A) - FAQs
What is the UISFL Program (CFDA 84.016A)?
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen and improve undergraduate-level instruction in international studies and foreign languages.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program aims to expand and improve undergraduate education in international studies and foreign languages so that more students graduate better prepared to engage with global issues, cultures, and languages.
What kinds of activities does UISFL support?
Based on the public synopsis, UISFL supports efforts to expand or upgrade courses, curricula, and learning experiences that build students' international knowledge and foreign language abilities at the undergraduate level.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula grant?
This opportunity is identified as a discretionary grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for the referenced competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is ED GRANTS 051412 003.
How many awards were anticipated for the FY 2012 competition?
For the FY 2012 competition referenced in the notice, the Department anticipated making about 15 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the FY 2012 competition?
The estimated total funding amount for the FY 2012 competition was $1,794,040.
Does UISFL require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the supported project, consistent with the requirements described in the official Federal Register notice.
Who is eligible to apply for UISFL?
Eligible applicants include:
- Institutions of higher education (IHEs)
- Consortia of IHEs
- Partnerships between nonprofit educational organizations and IHEs
- Public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, including professional and scholarly associations
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public/state-controlled institutions of higher education
Are partnerships and consortia allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility listing includes consortia of IHEs and partnerships between nonprofit educational organizations and IHEs.
Where can applicants confirm the official eligibility rules and definitions?
The public synopsis is only a summary. Applicants are directed to the official Federal Register application notice as the authoritative source for controlling rules, definitions, and any additional clarifications that may affect eligibility.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Submission by email or other methods is not indicated as acceptable in the provided synopsis.
What is the basic application process described in the synopsis?
Applicants are expected to download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and upload it for submission by the deadline.
How should applicants search for this opportunity on Grants.gov?
A specific instruction in the notice is to search Grants.gov using the CFDA number without the letter suffix. Applicants should search for 84.016 (not 84.016A) to locate the correct application package.
When did applications become available for the referenced competition?
For the competition described, applications became available on May 15, 2012.
What was the application deadline for the referenced competition?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was June 29, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on July 29, 2012.
Is the public synopsis the complete set of requirements?
No. The synopsis is explicitly described as only a summary of the full Federal Register application notice.
What information is only available in the official Federal Register notice?
The Federal Register notice is identified as the authoritative source for detailed requirements, including pre-application and application instructions, required forms and attachments, performance measures, selection criteria, priorities, and official contact and submission guidance.
Where can applicants access Federal Register and CFR materials?
The notice points readers to free access to Federal Register and CFR materials through the Government Publishing Office (GPO) site referenced in the posting.
Who should be contacted for technical or access issues related to the electronic announcement?
Technical or access issues can be directed to Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator, at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about UISFL?
Programmatic questions can be directed to Michelle Guilfoil, Program Manager, Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6098, Washington, DC 20006-8521, at 202-502-7625 or michelle.guilfoil@ed.gov.
What office within the Department of Education administers this program?
The program is associated with the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).
What is the program called in the announcement?
The program is titled the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program.
What does "CFDA 84.016A" refer to in this listing?
The listing identifies the program using CFDA 84.016A. The synopsis also notes that applicants should search Grants.gov using 84.016 (without the "A") to find the application package.
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