Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program 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, 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
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Accredited colleges and universities, and public and nonprofit private agencies and organizations.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Final recommendations are made to the Secretary of Education following advice from a panel of consultants in accordance with the published criteria.
Approximately 120 days.
Program details & compliance
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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Higher Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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.
Required Documentation
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Matching Requirements
The non-Federal share of the cost of the programs assisted may be provided in cash from the private sector corporations or foundations in an amount equal to one-third of the total cost of the programs or may be provided as an in-cash or in-kind contribution from institutional and noninstitutional funds, including State and private sector corporation or foundation contributions, equal to one-half of the total cost of the programs assisted herein. The Secretary may waive or reduce the matching requirement for institutions that 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.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements