Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 053014 001
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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)National Resource Centers Program CFDA Number 84.015A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.015 National Resource Centers Program for Foreign Language and Area Studies or Foreign Language and International Studies Pr.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 30, 2014 and posted on May 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2014 Applications Available May 30, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 30, 2014. Note This notice invites applications for two separate competitions. For funding and other key information for the two competitions, see the Award Information section of this notice.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $22,743,107.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 105 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 An institution of higher education or consortia of institutions of higher education
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) National Resource Centers (NRC) Program, CFDA 84.015A, is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Education that supports colleges, universities, and consortia of higher education institutions in building and operating strong foreign language and international or area studies centers. The program is designed to create and sustain centers that function as national resources, meaning they are expected to have impact beyond a single campus by strengthening teaching, training, and knowledge about world regions, international issues, and modern foreign languages. The notice also makes clear that what is presented in the listing is only a synopsis, and that the official requirements, priorities, and performance expectations are contained in the Federal Register application notice.
At its core, the NRC Program funds institutions to establish, strengthen, and operate both comprehensive and undergraduate-focused centers. These centers are meant to advance (a) instruction in any modern foreign language, (b) teaching in academic fields that provide a full understanding of the relevant world areas, regions, or countries where those languages are used, (c) research and training in international studies as well as international and foreign-language dimensions of professional fields, and (d) instruction and research on world affairs issues involving one or more countries. In practice, this can include activities like expanding course offerings in less commonly taught languages, developing interdisciplinary area studies curricula, supporting outreach and programming that disseminates expertise, and strengthening research and training pipelines that prepare students for international work across sectors.
The notice invites applications for two related but separate competitions under Title VI: the NRC competition (CFDA 84.015A) and the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships competition (CFDA 84.015B). While the NRC grants focus on building and operating the centers themselves, the FLAS component is aimed at student support. Specifically, the FLAS Program provides academic year and summer fellowships, awarded through institutions and consortia, to support high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing training in modern foreign languages along with related area or international studies. The pairing of NRC centers with FLAS fellowships reflects a broader strategy: investing in institutional capacity while also helping develop the next generation of language-capable and regionally knowledgeable specialists.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education and consortia of such institutions, including public and state-controlled institutions as well as private institutions. The opportunity listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can be important for budgeting and institutional planning. For this FY 2014 cycle, the estimated total funding amount is listed as $22,743,107, with an expected 105 awards across the competitions. The opportunity was posted May 30, 2014, with applications made available that same day, and the deadline for transmittal of applications set for June 30, 2014. The archive date is July 30, 2014, indicating the competition is now closed, but the summary remains useful as a reference point for how the program is structured.
A notable logistical detail in this notice is the submission method: applications were required to be submitted in paper format by mail or hand delivery, rather than through an electronic portal. The notice directs applicants to the Federal Register document for the specific submission instructions, including dates and times for delivery requirements. For applicants needing materials, the application package request contact is Monet Peterson Cox at the U.S. Department of Education (1990 K Street NW, Room 6089, Washington, DC 20006), with a listed phone number and email. The notice also provides additional support contacts, including a systems administrator for issues accessing the full announcement electronically and a set of program managers on the NRC/FLAS team who can answer programmatic questions.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as a major federal investment in U.S. higher education capacity for international expertise. It supports the infrastructure needed to teach languages and area studies in a sustained way, encourages research and professional training with an international dimension, and complements that institutional work with direct student fellowship support through FLAS, all governed by the detailed requirements and priorities spelled out in the official Federal Register notice.
National Resource Centers (NRC) Program (CFDA 84.015A) - FAQ
What is the National Resource Centers (NRC) Program, CFDA 84.015A?
The National Resource Centers (NRC) Program (CFDA 84.015A) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). It supports colleges, universities, and consortia of higher education institutions in building and operating strong foreign language and international or area studies centers.
What is the purpose of the NRC Program?
The NRC Program is designed to create and sustain centers that function as national resources. That means centers are expected to have impact beyond a single campus by strengthening teaching, training, and knowledge about world regions, international issues, and modern foreign languages.
Who can apply for NRC funding?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions of higher education. This includes public and state-controlled institutions as well as private institutions.
Are consortia of institutions allowed to apply?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes consortia of higher education institutions as eligible applicants.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What kinds of centers does the NRC Program support?
The NRC Program funds institutions to establish, strengthen, and operate both comprehensive centers and undergraduate-focused centers in foreign language and international or area studies.
What program activities and outcomes does NRC funding support?
The NRC Program supports activities intended to advance:
- Instruction in any modern foreign language
- Teaching in academic fields that provide a full understanding of relevant world areas, regions, or countries where those languages are used
- Research and training in international studies and the international/foreign-language dimensions of professional fields
- Instruction and research on world affairs issues involving one or more countries
What are some examples of activities an NRC center might carry out?
Examples described in the synopsis include expanding course offerings in less commonly taught languages, developing interdisciplinary area studies curricula, supporting outreach and programming that disseminates expertise, and strengthening research and training pipelines that prepare students for international work across sectors.
What does it mean to function as a "national resource"?
In this program context, functioning as a national resource means the center is expected to have an impact beyond its own campus. The center should strengthen teaching, training, and knowledge related to world regions, international issues, and modern foreign languages in ways that reach broader audiences and stakeholders.
Is this opportunity connected to any other Title VI competitions?
Yes. The notice invites applications for two related but separate competitions under Title VI: the NRC competition (CFDA 84.015A) and the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships competition (CFDA 84.015B).
How is the NRC competition different from the FLAS Fellowships competition?
The NRC grants (CFDA 84.015A) focus on building and operating the centers themselves. The FLAS Program (CFDA 84.015B) is aimed at student support by providing academic year and summer fellowships awarded through institutions and consortia.
Who do FLAS fellowships support?
FLAS fellowships support high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing training in modern foreign languages along with related area or international studies. (Awards are made through institutions and consortia.)
Why are NRC centers and FLAS fellowships often discussed together?
The pairing reflects a broader strategy described in the synopsis: investing in institutional capacity through NRC centers while also helping develop the next generation of language-capable and regionally knowledgeable specialists through FLAS fellowships.
Where are the official requirements, priorities, and performance expectations published?
The synopsis notes that the listing is only a summary. The official requirements, priorities, and performance expectations are contained in the Federal Register application notice.
What was the estimated total funding for this FY 2014 cycle?
For the FY 2014 cycle described, the estimated total funding amount listed is $22,743,107.
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicates an expected 105 awards across the competitions.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on May 30, 2014, with applications made available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was June 30, 2014.
Is this competition still open?
No. The archive date is listed as July 30, 2014, indicating the competition is closed. The summary remains useful as a reference for how the program is structured.
How were applications required to be submitted for this cycle?
Applications were required to be submitted in paper format by mail or hand delivery, rather than through an electronic portal.
Where can applicants find the detailed submission instructions (including delivery dates and times)?
The notice directs applicants to the Federal Register document for specific submission instructions, including dates and times for delivery requirements.
Who was the application package request contact listed in the notice?
The application package request contact listed is Monet Peterson Cox at the U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6089, Washington, DC 20006, with a listed phone number and email in the notice.
Were there other contacts available for help?
Yes. The notice references additional support contacts, including a systems administrator for issues accessing the full announcement electronically and a set of program managers on the NRC/FLAS team for programmatic questions.
What is the overall goal of this funding from a higher education perspective?
As summarized, this opportunity represents a major federal investment in U.S. higher education capacity for international expertise. It supports infrastructure for sustained language and area studies, encourages research and professional training with an international dimension, and complements institutional work with student fellowship support through FLAS.
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