Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): International Foreign Language Education (IFLE): Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program—Short-Term Projects, Assistance Listing Number 84.021A
ID: 356824Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $180K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356824

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-25/pdf/2024-24900.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program—Short-Term Projects, under Assistance Listing Number 84.021A. This program aims to enhance the study of modern foreign languages and area studies by providing opportunities for faculty, educators, and students to engage in group projects overseas, with funding available for both short-term and long-term projects. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, state educational agencies, and nonprofit organizations, with funding amounts ranging from $50,000 to $180,000 for short-term projects and up to $300,000 for long-term projects, totaling approximately $3.35 million in available funding. Applications will be accepted starting October 25, 2024, with a submission deadline of January 21, 2025; for further information, interested parties can contact Cory Neal at GPA@ed.gov or call (202) 704-3437.

    Point(s) of Contact
    GPA@ed.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    2022-26554.pdf
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    2024-24900.pdf
    The Federal Register notice outlines an invitation for applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program, administered by the Department of Education. This program aims to enhance the study of modern foreign languages and area studies by providing faculty, educators, and students the opportunity to participate in group projects overseas. Applications become available on October 25, 2024, with a submission deadline of January 21, 2025. The notice specifies funding priorities, including competitive preference for projects focusing on less commonly taught languages and those involving minority-serving institutions and community colleges. Funding for GPA short-term projects ranges from $50,000 to $180,000, while long-term projects can receive between $50,000 and $300,000. The estimated total available for these awards is approximately $3.35 million, contingent on Congressional appropriations. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, state educational agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The notice emphasizes the importance of detailed project plans and evaluations, budget adequacy, and the selection of qualified personnel, ensuring compliance with federal regulations on nondiscrimination. It also highlights the expected outcome measures for enhancing language proficiency and outreach post-project. Overall, this funding opportunity supports educational internationalization and the advancement of language studies in the U.S. education system.
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