Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 051914 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 051914 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)Fulbright Hays Group Projects Abroad Program Short Term Projects CFDA Number 84.021A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.021 Overseas Programs Group Projects Abroad.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2014 and posted on May 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2014 Applications Available May 19, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 24, 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 $1,374,133.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 17 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments.
- Eligible Applicants (1) Institutions of higher education (IHEs), (2) State departments of education, (3) Private nonprofit educational organizations, and (4) consortia consisting of any type of eligible applicants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program, Short Term Projects (CFDA 84.021A), is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen U.S. capacity in modern foreign languages and area studies through structured overseas group activities. The program funds overseas projects that combine training, research, and curriculum development for groups of participants who are working toward a shared academic or educational goal. In practice, these short-term projects often take the form of overseas seminars, curriculum development initiatives tied to international content, or organized group research, study, or field-based learning experiences conducted abroad. The emphasis is on building participant expertise and producing usable educational outcomes, especially materials, knowledge, and instructional improvements that can be brought back into U.S. classrooms, campuses, and educational systems.
This competition is identified in federal systems as Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-051914-001, with an original posting date of May 19, 2014. Applications became available on May 19, 2014, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was June 24, 2014. The opportunity anticipated making about 17 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,374,133 and an award ceiling of $125,000 per grant. The listing indicates no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required by the program to provide matching funds as a condition of award (though applicants sometimes still propose leveraged resources if it strengthens the project design).
Eligibility is broad but limited to education-focused entities. Eligible applicants include (1) institutions of higher education (both public and private), (2) state departments of education, (3) private nonprofit educational organizations, and (4) consortia made up of any combination of those eligible types. The notice also flags categories such as private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and state governments, reflecting the typical applicant pool for this program. The core idea is that the applicant organization proposes and administers a group-based overseas project that develops language and area studies expertise and results in tangible educational benefits.
Applications for this program had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email or other delivery methods. Applicants were instructed to locate the correct downloadable package by searching the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning applicants should search for "84.021" rather than "84.021A" when using the Grants.gov search function. The process described is the standard Grants.gov workflow: download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal. The synopsis also emphasizes that the authoritative requirements, priorities, performance measures, and detailed submission instructions are contained in the official Federal Register notice, and it directs applicants to consult that publication for the full set of rules and expectations.
For support and official points of contact, the notice lists two main channels. For technical or access issues related to the electronic announcement or Grants.gov systems, it provides the Education Department Grants.gov/FIND system administration contact (Julius Cotton) at 202-245-6288 and EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov. For programmatic questions about the Fulbright-Hays GPA short-term projects competition (84.021A), it lists the program manager, Michelle Guilfoil, at the U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6107, Washington, DC 20006-8521, phone 202-502-7625, and email michelle.guilfoil@ed.gov.
Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Short Term Projects (CFDA 84.021A) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program, Short Term Projects competition (CFDA 84.021A). It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on strengthening U.S. capacity in modern foreign languages and area studies through structured overseas group activities.
What is the purpose of the Fulbright-Hays GPA Short Term Projects program?
The purpose is to support overseas projects that build participant expertise in modern foreign languages and area studies while producing usable educational outcomes that can be brought back to U.S. classrooms, campuses, and educational systems. The program emphasizes tangible results such as materials, knowledge, and instructional improvements.
What kinds of activities does the program fund?
The program funds overseas projects that combine training, research, and curriculum development for groups of participants working toward a shared academic or educational goal. In practice, short-term projects often take the form of overseas seminars, curriculum development initiatives tied to international content, or organized group research, study, or field-based learning experiences conducted abroad.
Does the project need to be group-based?
Yes. The program is designed around structured overseas group activities, where a group of participants pursues a shared academic or educational objective through coordinated training, research, and/or curriculum development.
What outcomes are expected from funded projects?
The opportunity emphasizes educational outcomes that can be used in the United States, especially materials, knowledge, and instructional improvements that strengthen teaching and learning related to foreign languages and area studies.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-051914-001.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The original posting date was May 19, 2014. Applications became available on May 19, 2014, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was June 24, 2014.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about 17 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the competition?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,374,133.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling was $125,000 per grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: (1) institutions of higher education (public or private), (2) state departments of education, (3) private nonprofit educational organizations, and (4) consortia made up of any combination of those eligible types.
Can a consortium apply?
Yes. Consortia consisting of any combination of the eligible applicant types (institutions of higher education, state departments of education, and private nonprofit educational organizations) are eligible.
Are state governments included as potential applicants?
Yes. The eligibility information includes state departments of education, and the notice flags state governments as a typical applicant category for this program.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (not by email or other delivery methods).
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search for the CFDA number without the alpha suffix. That means searching for "84.021" (not "84.021A") in Grants.gov to locate the correct downloadable package.
What is the basic Grants.gov submission process described for this opportunity?
The process described follows the standard Grants.gov workflow: download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal.
Where are the official requirements and detailed instructions found?
The synopsis notes that authoritative requirements, priorities, performance measures, and detailed submission instructions are contained in the official Federal Register notice, and applicants were directed to consult that publication for the full rules and expectations.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov or electronic submission technical issues?
For technical or access issues related to the electronic announcement or Grants.gov systems, the notice lists the Education Department Grants.gov/FIND system administration contact: Julius Cotton, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for program questions about this competition?
For programmatic questions about the Fulbright-Hays GPA short-term projects competition (84.021A), the program manager listed is Michelle Guilfoil, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6107, Washington, DC 20006-8521, phone 202-502-7625, email michelle.guilfoil@ed.gov.
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