Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs
Active
- Assistance listing
- 84.016
- Agency
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Office of Postsecondary Education
Department of Education
- Grant awards
- 475 $65,216,436 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 91-0201-0-1-502
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education funds curricular development and institutional capacity-building in undergraduate international studies and foreign languages through Assistance Listing 84.016, with the most recent grant awards issued October 1, 2024.
The program supports institutions of higher education, consortia, and public and nonprofit organizations to plan, develop, and carry out projects strengthening undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages. Recent funded activities span curriculum development, study-abroad and exchange programs, area studies programs (Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa), less commonly taught languages (Mandarin, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Japanese, Spanish), and integration of international content into STEM and professional curricula. Awards fund work at four-year universities, community colleges, and minority-serving institutions.
The program consists entirely of Project Grants. Since 2001, 475 awards have been made, generating $65.2 million in federal obligations and $252.6 million in total obligated dollars including recipient cost-share. The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education accounts for 464 awards ($63.6 million federal). Recent award cadence shows 21 awards in 2018, 32 in 2020, 18 in 2022, 13 in 2023, and 11 in 2024. Individual project grants typically range from $80,000 to $150,000 for single-year awards; multiyear projects can reach $700,000 or more over their performance period.
Recent October 2024 awards include: Creating Japanese Cultural Exchanges and Study Abroad Opportunities for Community College Students ($121,600); Pathways to MENA at Agnes Scott College ($140,645); Language Pathways Program in India ($144,716); and Asia Pacific Studies Program at Pacific University ($116,802). Earlier 2023 awards include Strengthening and Revitalizing East Asian Languages and Asian Studies ($441,190) and Leveling the Playing Field in International Education at Minority-Serving Institutions ($359,995).
The most recent grant opportunity (ED-GRANTS-032123-001, posted March 21, 2023, due May 22, 2023) solicited proposals for planning, developing, and carrying out projects to strengthen undergraduate international studies and foreign language instruction. No currently open opportunity is listed in the source.
Objective and description
- Objective
The Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program supports awards to institutions of higher education and public and nonprofit private agencies and organizations. The awards assist: (1) institutions of higher education to plan, d
- Description
The Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program supports awards to institutions of higher education and public and nonprofit private agencies and organizations. The awards assist: (1) institutions of higher education to plan, develop, and carry out a program to strengthen and improve undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages; and (2) associations and organizations to develop projects that will make an especially significant contribution to strengthening and improving undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Accredited colleges and universities, and public and nonprofit private agencies and organizations.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Accredited colleges and universities, and public and nonprofit private agencies and organizations will benefit.
- Uses of assistance
Each program assisted with Federal funds must primarily enhance the international academic program of the institution. Eligible activities may include but are not limited to: development of a global or international studies program that is interdisciplinary in design; development of a program that focuses on issues or topics, such as international business or international health; development of an area studies program and its corresponding foreign languages; creation of innovative curricula that combine the teaching of international studies with professional and pre-professional studies, such as engineering; research for and development of specialized teaching materials, including language instruction, i.e., business French; establishment of internship opportunities for faculty and students in domestic and overseas settings; and development of study abroad programs. This program is subject to non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate, which is referenced under 34 CFR 75.563.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Grants are awarded for 12-month periods, subject to renewals of one or two years. Payments are made as stipulated in the grant. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
See above.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
In addition to evaluation on the basis of criteria found in the Education Division General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR 75, 77, 79, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98 and 99 the Secretary will further evaluate applications for Federal support for international studies programs in accordance with the criteria published in 34 CFR 655, 658, and 45 CFR 86872.
- Award procedure
Final recommendations are made to the Secretary of Education following advice from a panel of consultants in accordance with the published criteria.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Approximately 120 days.
- Renewals
Institutions of higher education and associations and organizations currently receiving funds for two- or three-year phased program support must submit performance reports for continuation funding according to instructions established by the Department. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds.
Grant opportunities
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 475 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University | $1,013,672 | 2% |
| 2 | Joliet Junior College | $905,124 | 1% |
| 3 | University Of Pittsburgh - Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education | $845,368 | 1% |
| 4 | University Of New Mexico | $831,995 | 1% |
| 5 | Western Illinois University | $791,295 | 1% |
| 6 | University Enterprises Corporation At Csusb | $736,939 | 1% |
| 7 | Jamestown Community College | $722,717 | 1% |
| 8 | Montana State Univ. Billings | $697,280 | 1% |
| 9 | University Of Saint Thomas | $667,871 | 1% |
| 10 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $651,623 | 1% |
10 of 225 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$30,440 |
| FY2024 | $3,242,292 |
| FY2023 | $2,864,638 |
| FY2022 | $2,283,562 |
| FY2021 | $2,572,942 |
| FY2020 | $2,806,062 |
| FY2019 | $1,353,619 |
| FY2018 | $2,331,217 |
| FY2017 | $2,403,882 |
| FY2016 | $3,458,066 |
| FY2015 | $2,887,324 |
| FY2014 | $3,148,722 |
| FY2013 | $1,569,620 |
| FY2012 | $461,096 |
| FY2011 | $1,042,562 |
| FY2010 | $4,634,000 |
| FY2009 | $6,778,736 |
| FY2008 | $4,153,346 |
| FY2007 | $1,873,531 |
| FY2006 | $4,310,877 |
| FY2005 | $1,984,564 |
| FY2004 | $2,216,207 |
| FY2003 | $2,384,154 |
| FY2002 | $2,222,036 |
| FY2001 | $2,263,821 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 84.016?
Assistance Listing 84.016 is Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs, a federal grant program run by Office of Postsecondary Education (Department of Education).
What is the CFDA number for Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs?
Its CFDA number is 84.016: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 84.016 awarded?
475 grant awards under 84.016 have obligated $65,216,436 in federal funds to 225 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 84.016?
The recipients obligated the most under Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs are Cornell University ($1,013,672), Joliet Junior College ($905,124) and University Of Pittsburgh - Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education ($845,368).
How much did 84.016 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 84.016 obligated -$30,440 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 84.016?
No opportunity listed under 84.016 is open now. The latest, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): International Foreign Language Education (IFLE): Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.016A, was posted on March 21, 2023.
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