[Federal Register: February 16, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 30)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[CFDA Nos. 84.016, 84.017 and 84.229]
Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program
(84.016), International Research and Studies Program (84.017) and
Language Resource Centers Program (84.229); Notice Inviting
Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 1999
Purpose of Program
(a) The Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language
Program provides grants to strengthen and improve undergraduate
instruction in international studies and foreign languages in the
United States.
(b) The International Research and Studies Program provides grants
to conduct research and studies to improve and strengthen instruction
in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international
fields to provide full understanding of the places in which the foreign
languages are commonly used.
(c) The Language Resource Centers Program awards grants to centers
at institutions of higher education to help improve the nation's
capacity to teach and learn foreign languages through teacher training,
research, materials development, and dissemination projects.
Eligible Applicants
(a) For a grant under the Undergraduate International Studies and
Foreign Language Program--institutions of higher education;
combinations of institutions of higher education; partnerships between
nonprofit educational organizations and institutions of higher
education; and public and private agencies and organizations, including
professional and scholarly associations.
(b) For a grant under the International Research and Studies
Program--public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions;
and individuals.
(c) For a grant under the Language Resource Centers Program--
institutions of higher education; and combinations of institutions of
higher education.
Dates and Fiscal Information
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Deadline for Deadline for Estimated
Applications transmittal inter- Available Estimated range average Estimated
CFDA No. and name of program available of governmental funds of awards size of number of Project period
applications review awards awards
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84.016, Undergraduate 2/17/99 3/19/99 5/18/99 $2,498,901 $ 40,000- $ 65,761 38 24 months Single
International Studies and $90,000 Single institutions.
Foreign Language Program. institutions.
............ ............ ............ .............. $70,000-$100,000 ........... ........... Up to 36 months
Consortia, Consortia,
partnerships and partnerships and
associations. associations
84.017, International Research 2/17/99 3/31/99 NA 2,059,118 $40,000-$150,000. 108,375 19 Up to 36 months.
and Studies Program.
84.229, Language Resource 2/17/99 3/31/99 NA 2,450,000 $300,000-$400,000 350,000 7 36 months.
Centers Program.
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Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (This information applies only to the
Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program
(84.016)).
The grantee's required matching funds may be obtained in either of
the following ways: (a) cash from the private sector equal to one-third
of the total funds for the project period; or (b) a combination of
institutional and non-institutional cash or in-kind contributions equal
to one-half of the total funds for the project period.
The Secretary may waive or reduce the required matching share for
institutions that: (1) Are eligible to receive assistance under part A
or B of title III or under title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965,
as amended; and (2) Have submitted a grant application under this
program.
Applicable Regulations
(a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations
(EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79 (applies to part 658 only), 80
(applies to parts 660 and 669 only), 82, 85, and 86; and (b) the
regulations for these programs in 34 CFR parts 655, 658, 660, and 669
(see amendments to these regulations published elsewhere in this issue
of the Federal Register).
Competitive Priority
(This competitive priority applies only to the Undergraduate
International Studies and Foreign Language Program (84.016))
Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i), 34 CFR 658.35, and section 604(a)(5)
of title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the
Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the Secretary gives preference to
applications that meet the following competitive priority. The
Secretary awards five points to an application depending upon how well
the application meets the priority. These points are in addition to any
points the application earns under the selection criteria for the
program:
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Applications from institutions of higher education or combinations
of institutions that:
(a) Require entering students to have successfully completed at
least two years of secondary school foreign language instruction;
(b) Require each graduating student to earn two years of
postsecondary credit in a foreign language or have demonstrated
equivalent competence in the foreign language; or
(c) In the case of a two-year degree granting institution, offer
two years of postsecondary credit in a foreign language.
For Applications or Information Contact
For Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language
Program: Christine M. Corey, U.S. Department of Education,
International Education and Graduate Programs Service, 400 Maryland
Avenue, SW, Suite 600, Portals Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-5332.
Telephone (202) 401-9774.
For International Research and Studies Program and Language
Resource Centers Program: Jose L. Martinez, U.S. Department of
Education, International Education and Graduate Programs Service, 400
Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 600, Portals Building, Washington, D.C.
20202-5331. Telephone (202) 401-9784.
Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an
alternate format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer
diskette) on request to the contact person listed in the preceding
paragraph. Individuals with disabilities may obtain a copy of the
application package in an alternate format, also, by contacting that
person. However, the Department is not able to reproduce in an
alternate format the standard forms included in the application
package.
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Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1123-1125.
Dated: February 9, 1999.
David A. Longanecker,
Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.
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