AUTHORIZATION:

Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title VI, Part A, Section 605.

OBJECTIVES:

To improve foreign language, area, and other international studies training through support of research, studies, experimentation, development of specialized instructional materials, and the publication of specialized materials developed as a result of research conducted under this program.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

The program supports research and studies that may include but are not limited to:

(1) Studies and surveys to determine needs for increased or improved instruction in foreign language, area studies, or other international fields including the demand for foreign language, area, and other international specialists in government, education, and the private sector;

(2) studies and surveys to assess the utilization of graduates of programs supported under this title by governmental, educational, and private sector organizations and other studies assessing the outcomes and effectiveness of programs so supported;

(3) comparative studies of the effectiveness of strategies to provide international capabilities at institutions of higher education;

(4) research on more effective methods of providing instruction and achieving competency in foreign languages;

(5) the development and publication of specialized materials for use in foreign language, area studies, and other international fields, or for training foreign language, area and other international specialists;

(6) the application of performance tests and standards across all areas of foreign language instruction and classroom use;

(7) evaluation of the extent to which programs assisted under this title reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views and generate debate on world regions and international affairs, as described in the grantee’s application;

(8) the systematic collection, analysis, and dissemination of data that contribute to achieving the purposes of this part; and

(9) support for programs or activities to make data collected, analyzed, or disseminated under this section publicly available and easy to understand, and

(10) other research or materials development projects that further the purposes of the International Education Programs authorized by Part A of Title VI of the HEA. Funds awarded under this program may not be used for the training of students and teachers.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:   Public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:   Public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:   Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Pre-application Coordination:   Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:   OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. Formal applications should be prepared in response to announcements of mandatory program requirements and closing dates in the Federal Register.

Award Procedure:   Applications are reviewed by Department of Education specialists and review panels of scholars.

Deadlines:   Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:   

From six to seven months.

Appeals:   

Other - Not Specified.

Renewals:   

Projects conducted under a grant may be phased, with the phases following the first phase subject to renewal on a non-competitive basis. Renewals of grants, which were not included in the original negotiations, will be considered in competition with all other new applications and are dependent on the submission of reports that demonstrate that substantial progress has been made.

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ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:   

This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:   

Depends on project, but is generally from 12 to 36 months. Phasing of projects is determined during the negotiation process. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: This information is included in the grant award document.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:   A final report or subject data as established through negotiation. Interim progress reports and a financial report are required. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits:   This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. All fiscal records will be subject to audit by the Department at any time within three years after expiration of the contract or grant.

Records:   All records supporting claims under grants or relating to accountability for awarded funds must be available on request: (1) For three years after close of the fiscal year of grant expiration or (2) until the grantee is notified of completion of the Federal audit, whichever is later.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification:  

91-0201-0-1-502.

Obligations:   (Project Grants) FY 08 $5,943,200; FY 09 est $6,344,000; FY 10 est $6,344,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  

Varies by competition.

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