U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Office of Postsecondary Education

[Washington, D.C. 20006-8521\
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**Fiscal Year 2008**

**APPLICATION FOR GRANTS**

**UNDER THE**

# INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES 

# PROGRAM: (01) RESEARCH, SURVEYS AND STUDIES

**(CFDA NUMBER: 84.017A)**

Form Approved

**OMB No. 1840-0795 Expires 8/31/2010**

**CLOSING DATE: April 7, 2008**

TABLE OF CONTENTS

[DEAR APPLICANT LETTER 1](#__RefHeading___Toc188176870)

[COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS 3](#__RefHeading___Toc188176871)

[INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW 6](#__RefHeading___Toc188176872)

[SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 8](#__RefHeading___Toc188176873)

[Grants.gov Submission Procedures and Tips for Applicants
10](#__RefHeading___Toc188176874)

[GRANTS.GOV REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS
13](#__RefHeading___Toc188176875)

[GRANTS.GOV REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS
15](#__RefHeading___Toc188176876)

[APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS 17](#__RefHeading___Toc188176877)

[FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE 20](#__RefHeading___Toc188176878)

[SEC. 601. INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES.
41](#__RefHeading___Toc188176879)

[SEC. 605. RESEARCH; STUDIES; ANNUAL REPORT
42](#__RefHeading___Toc188176880)

[PART 655---INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
43](#__RefHeading___Toc188176881)

[PART 660---THE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES PROGRAM
48](#__RefHeading___Toc188176882)

[GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT (GEPA)
54](#__RefHeading___Toc188176883)

[Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)
55](#__RefHeading___Toc188176884)

[Instructions for Completing the IRS Application Package
56](#__RefHeading___Toc188176885)

[INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424 62](#__RefHeading___Toc188176886)

[INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SF 424
64](#__RefHeading___Toc188176887)

[Instructions for ED 524 67](#__RefHeading___Toc188176888)

[Instructions for Budget Summary and Itemized Budget
70](#__RefHeading___Toc188176889)

[INSTRUCTIONS FOR SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
72](#__RefHeading___Toc188176890)

[Survey Instructions on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants
74](#__RefHeading___Toc188176891)

[CHECKLIST FOR IRS APPLICATION ON GRANTS.GOV
75](#__RefHeading___Toc188176892)

[Paperwork Burden Statement 76](#__RefHeading___Toc188176893)

[Certification of Eligibility (ED80-0016)
77](#__RefHeading___Toc188176894)

74

DEAR APPLICANT LETTER

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176870 .anchor}DEAR APPLICANT LETTER

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant in the fiscal year
(FY) 2008 competition for new awards under the International Research
and Studies (IRS) program. The IRS program provides grants to conduct
research and studies to improve and strengthen instruction in modern
foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields.

In the FY 2008 competition, there are two competitive preference
priorities for this program. The U.S. Department of Education
(Department) strongly encourages all applicants to address the relevant
competitive preference priorities. Competitive preference priority two
is applicable for research proposals. For additional information about
the competitive preference priorities, refer to the [Federal
Register]{.underline} notice inviting applications for new awards for FY
2008.

Also, in this competition, the Department requires applicants to submit
grant applications on Grants.gov, an Internet-based electronic system. A
detailed description of this Internet-based system is included in this
application package. We urge you to acquaint yourself with the
Grants.gov system early. Grants.gov is accessible through its portal
page at:

[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/)

We also urge you to consider the following three extremely important
administrative factors if you are planning to apply for this program:

1.  We strongly encourage you to register in Grants.gov early. The
    registration procedures may require 5 or more days to complete.

2.  We strongly recommend that you [submit your application 2-3 days
    prior to the closing date]{.underline}. The time it takes to upload
    an application will vary depending on your application and the speed
    of your Internet connection. The application submission process must
    be complete prior to the deadline for transmittal of applications.

3.  In order to submit successfully, you must remember to provide the
    DUNS number on your application that was used when your organization
    registered with the CCR (Central Contractor Registry).

After you electronically submit your application, [you will first
receive an e-mail from Grants.gov]{.underline} acknowledging the date
and time at which your application was received. You will receive a
[second e-mail from Grants.gov]{.underline} that will state that your
application has been validated OR that your application was rejected
with errors. If your application is validated, you will [receive a third
e-mail]{.underline} from the Department of Education with an assigned
PR/Award number, which is an ED-specified identifying number that is
unique to your application**. This third confirmation by e-mail, with a
PR/Award number assigned, is the e-mail that verifies that your
application was submitted on time by the closing date. This may take
several days.**

Information about the IRS program is accessible on the International
Education Programs Service Web site at:

[http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsirs/index.html](http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsaorcp/index.html)

The Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards published in the
[Federal Register]{.underline} is the official document describing the
requirements for submitting an IRS grant application. You should not
rely upon any information that is inconsistent with the guidance
contained in the official document. If you have any questions or require
additional information, please contact Ed McDermott at
<ed.mcdermott@ed.gov> or by phone at (202) 502-7636.

We encourage applicants to review the "Competition Highlights" found in
the application package for an overview of important items.

Finally, I would like to share with you the importance of ensuring that
your application includes a strong evaluation plan. The peer reviewers
will be instructed to look closely at the each application\'s plan of
evaluation. Applicants must clearly state their individual project goals
and the performance indicators for the project. The evaluation plan
should include clear information about the methodology that will be
employed, the validity of that methodology, and the appropriate
controls, which will be included in the evaluation plan. The evaluation
plan should also include a description of the strategies that will be
utilized to ensure that the evaluation plan will be independent in
nature and lead by an individual or entity other than the project
director or material developers. The evaluation plan should follow the
development of the project and provide benchmarks for the measurement of
progress throughout the grant award period. The evaluation should also,
where appropriate, attempt to link program outcomes to specific
activities or materials. You should respond to all aspects of the
question in the Technical Review Form of this application regarding the
development of your evaluation activity.

I appreciate your interest in the International Research and Studies
program and look forward to receiving your application.

> Sincerely,
>
> Samuel D. Eisen
>
> Acting Director
>
> International Education Programs Service

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176871 .anchor}COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

**COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS**

1.  **IRS applications submitted for FY 2008 must be submitted
    electronically using Grants.gov**. You are urged to acquaint
    yourself with the requirements of Grants.gov early as the
    [registration procedures may require 5 or more days to
    complete]{.underline}. A more thorough discussion is included later
    in this application package. Grants.gov is accessible through its
    portal page at:

[**http://www.grants.gov**](http://www.grants.gov/)

2.  It is important to know that the Grants.gov site works differently
    than the Department's e-Application system, used in past
    competitions.

> Grants.gov does not allow applicants to "un-submit" applications.
> Therefore, if you discover that changes or additions are needed once
> your application has been accepted and validated by the Department,
> you must "re-submit" the application. You should know that if the
> Department receives duplicate applications, we will accept and process
> the application with the latest "date/time received" validation.

3.  In the FY 2008 competition, the Department is particularly
    interested in applications that meet the following program
    priorities:

> Competitive Preference Priorities (2):
>
> i\. Competitive Preference Priority 1 (Instructional Materials
> Applications):
>
> \(a\) The development of specialized instructional materials for use
> by students and teachers in foreign language and international studies
> that are focused on one or more of the following critical language
> areas: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, as well as Indic,
> Iranian, and Turkic language families; or
>
> \(b\) The development of tools, technologies and materials to assess
> foreign language competency or fluency in one or more of the following
> critical language areas: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian,
> as well as Indic, Iranian, and Turkic language families.
>
> ii\. Competitive Preference Priority 2 (Research, Surveys and Studies
> Applications):
>
> \(a\) The evaluation of instructional materials and foreign language
> assessments, including those instructional materials and assessments
> produced with funds from Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965,
> as amended, and published in print or electronic media, to determine
> their efficacy in improving teaching and learning in one or more of
> the following critical language areas: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese,
> Korean, Russian, as well as Indic, Iranian, and Turkic language
> families; or

(b) The update, expansion, or consolidation of existing foreign language
    and international studies web-based databases and the evaluation of
    the materials that are disseminated through those databases,
    including user comments.

Responding to a competitive preference priority in your application is
worth up to an additional five points. Applicants are expected to
address only one competitive preference priority in each application,
but regardless of how many priorities are addressed, no more than five
points total can be awarded to a single application.

Please note that these priorities are explained in detail in the Closing
Date Notice contained in this application package. You are urged to
fully review the Closing Date Notice carefully before preparing your
application.

4.  The project abstract is limited to one page, single - spaced. The
    abstract should include information about the proposed project, the
    project methodology and the final product of the grant. The abstract
    must be uploaded into the ED abstract form.

5.  Please note that you must submit your application by 4:30 p.m.
    (Washington, D.C. time) on or before the application deadline date.
    Late applications [will not be accepted]{.underline}. **We suggest
    that you submit your application several days before the deadline.**
    The Department is required to enforce the established deadline to
    ensure fairness to all applicants. No changes or additions to an
    application will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

**Please note that applicants are responsible for ensuring that
applications are submitted through the correct program schedule number.
Applications for Research, Surveys and Studies must be submitted through
84.017A-(1), and Instructional Materials through 84.017A-(3). Please
make a note of the program schedule number before submitting your
application.**

6.  Electronic submission of applications is required; therefore, you
    must submit an electronic application unless you follow the
    procedures outlined in the [Federal Register]{.underline} notice
    inviting applications for new awards for FY 2008 and qualify for one
    of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement.

7.  All applicants are required to adhere to the 30-page limit for the
    Program Narrative portion of the application. The [Federal
    Register]{.underline} notice contains the specific standards for
    preparing the Program Narrative.

8.  All attachments must be in .DOC, .RTF, or .PDF format. Other types
    of files will not be accepted.

Please note, once you download an application from Grants.gov, you will
be working offline and saving data on your computer. Please be sure to
note where you are saving the Grants.gov file on your computer. You will
need to log on to Grants.gov to upload and submit the application. (This
is different from e-Application, where you are working online and saving
data to the Department's database.) You must provide the DUNS number
that was used when your organization registered with the Central
Contractor Registry (CCR).

For help with Grants.gov , please go to
<http://www.grants.gov/For>[Applicants]{.underline} and click on "help"
at the top of the screen. Also, refer to the "Submission Procedures and
Tips for Applicants" found on page nine of this application booklet.

You are reminded that the document published in the [Federal
Register]{.underline} is the official document, and that you should not
rely upon any information that is inconsistent with the guidelines
contained within the official document.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176872 .anchor}INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

**INTRODUCTION**

**INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES PROGRAM**

**AUTHORIZATION**

> Title VI, Part A, sections 601 and 605 of the Higher Education Act of
> 1965, as amended.

**PROGRAM REGULATIONS**

> Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) 34 CFR
> parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 82, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99. The regulations
> for this program in 34 CFR parts 655 and 660.

### PURPOSE

To improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area
studies, and other international fields.

**ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS**

> Public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and
> individuals.

ACTIVITIES FUNDED UNDER THIS PROGRAM

An applicant may apply for funds to carry out any of the following types
of activities:

\(a\) Studies and surveys to determine the need for increased or
improved instruction in\--

\(1\) Modern foreign languages; and

\(2\) Area studies and other international fields needed to provide full
understanding of the places in which those languages are commonly used.

\(b\) Research and studies\--

\(1\) On more effective methods of instruction and achieving competency
in modern foreign languages, area studies, or other international
fields;

\(2\) To evaluate competency in those foreign languages, area studies,
or other international fields; or

\(3\) On the application of performance tests and standards across all
areas of foreign language instruction and classroom use.

\(c\) The development and publication of specialized materials\--

\(1\) For use by students and teachers of modern foreign languages, area
studies, and other international fields; and

\(2\) For use in\--

\(i\) Providing such instruction and evaluation; or

\(ii\) Training individuals to provide such instruction and evaluation.

\(d\) Research, surveys, studies, or the development of instructional
materials that serve to enhance international understanding.

\(e\) Other research or material development projects that further the
purposes of the International Education Program authorized by part A of
Title VI of the HEA.

\(f\) Studies and surveys to assess the use of graduates of programs
supported under title VI of the HEA by governmental, educational, and
private-sector organizations, and other studies assessing the outcomes
and effectiveness of supported programs.

\(g\) Comparative studies of the effectiveness of strategies to provide
international capabilities at institutions of higher education.

\(h\) Evaluations of the extent to which programs assisted under title
VI of the HEA that address national needs would not otherwise be
offered.

\(i\) Studies and surveys of the uses of technology in foreign language,
area studies, and international studies programs.

\(j\) Studies and evaluations of effective practices in the
dissemination of international information, materials, research,
teaching strategies, and testing techniques through the education
community, including elementary and secondary schools.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176873 .anchor}SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

**SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION**

> The following information supplements the information provided in the
> "Dear Applicant" letter and the [Notice]{.underline}.

1.  **Estimated Funding and Project Period**

    -   Estimated Available Funds: \$1,642,000

    -   Estimated Range of Awards: \$50,000 - \$200,000 per year.

    -   Estimated Average Size of Awards: \$117,000.

    -   Estimated Number of Awards: 14.

    -   Project Period for New Awards: Up to 36 months

> The U.S. Department of Education is not bound by these estimates.

2.  **Applicant Funding**

> The Department is often unable to award the full amount of funds
> requested.

3.  **Appendices to Applications**

Please limit the appendices to the following:

i.  Curricula vitae of key personnel and other persons who are vital to
    the proposed project.

ii. Supplemental project information

iii. Letters of Support

> **[NOTE]{.underline}**: These appendices must be attached to the
> "Other Attachments Form" in the Grants.gov application package.

4.  **Evaluation of Applicants for Awards**

A three-member panel of non-federal reviewers evaluates each
application. Each reviewer assigns points for each selection criterion
and prepares evaluation comments.

**5. Selection Criteria**

> The selection criteria in 34 CFR sections 655.31, 660.31, 660.32, and
> 660.33 are used to evaluate applications. The selection criteria and
> maximum possible points are included in the [Notice]{.underline}.

**6. Notice to Successful Applicants**

The Department's Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs will
inform the Congress regarding applications approved for new IRS grants.
Successful applicants will receive award notices by mail shortly after
the Congress is notified. No funding information will be released before
the Congress is notified.

**7. Notice to Unsuccessful Applicants**

Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing following the notice
to successful applicants.

> **8. Annual Performance Report Requirements**
>
> If you receive a FY 2008 new grant award, you will be required to
> submit annual and final performance reports during the four-year
> funding cycle using the IEPS Reporting System. This online system
> collects narratives and data about funded projects, to enable program
> officers to determine if a grantee is making substantial progress
> toward meeting approved project objectives. If you wish to view the
> performance report currently required, visit the IEPS Web site at
> <http://www.ed.gov/>[programs/iegpsirs/performance.html]{.underline}.
> Please be advised that the report is for informational purposes only,
> and does not reflect the actual reporting instrument that you will
> use, should you receive a FY 2008 grant award.

**9. Contact Information.**

**[For IRS program-related questions and assistance, please
contact]{.underline}:**

Program Officer: Ed McDermott

Address: International Education Programs Service

U.S. Department of Education

1990 K Street, N.W., Room 6083

Washington, D.C. 20006-8521

Telephone: (202) 502-7636

Fax: (202) 502-7860

E-mail Address: ed.mcdermott@ed.gov

**[For Grants.gov-related questions and assistance, please
contact]{.underline}**:

Support Desk: Grants.gov Support Desk

Telephone: (800) 518-4726

Hours: Monday -- Friday, 7:00 A.M. -- 9:00 P.M. Eastern Time

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176874 .anchor}Grants.gov Submission Procedures
and Tips for Applicants

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ FIRST

U.S. Department of Education

[Grants.gov Submission Procedures and Tips for Applicants]{.underline}

To facilitate your use of Grants.gov, this document includes important
submission procedures you need to be aware of to ensure your application
is received in a timely manner and accepted by the Department of
Education.

# ATTENTION - Microsoft Vista and Word 2007 Users

Please note that Grants.gov does not currently support the new Microsoft
Vista Operating system. The PureEdge software used by Grants.gov for
forms is not compatible with Vista. Grants.gov will be reviewing this
new product to determine if it can be supported in the future.

In addition, the new version of Microsoft Word saves documents with the
extension .DOCX. The Grants.gov system does not process Microsoft Word
documents with the extension .DOCX. When submitting Microsoft Word
attachments to Grants.gov, please use the version of Microsoft Word that
ends in .DOC. If you have any questions regarding this matter please
email the Grants.gov Contact Center at <support@grants.gov> or call
1-800-518-4726.

# Attaching Files - Additional Tips

As described above applicants should not upload a Word 2007 (.docx) file
when attaching narrative files to their application. In addition, please
ensure that you only attach the Education approved file types detailed
in the Federal Register application notice (.doc, .pdf or .rtf).
Grants.gov cannot process an application that includes two or more files
that have the same name within a grant submission. Finally, when
attaching files, applicants should limit the size of their file names.
Lengthy file names could result in difficulties with opening and
processing your application. We recommend you keep your file names be
less than 50 characters.

> 1\) **REGISTER EARLY** - Grants.gov registration may take five or more
> business days to complete. You may begin working on your application
> while completing the registration process, but you cannot submit an
> application until all of the Registration steps are complete. For
> detailed information on the Registration Steps, please go to:
> <http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp>. \[Note: Your
> organization will need to update its Central Contractor Registry (CCR)
> registration annually.\]
>
> 2\) **SUBMIT EARLY - We strongly recommend that you do not wait until
> the last day to submit your application. Grants.gov will put a
> date/time stamp on your application and then process it after it is
> fully uploaded.** The time it takes to upload an application will vary
> depending on a number of factors including the size of the application
> and the speed of your Internet connection, and the time it takes
> Grants.gov to process the application will vary as well. If Grants.gov
> rejects your application (see step three below), you will need to
> resubmit successfully before 4:30 pm on the deadline date.

**Note: To submit successfully, you must provide the DUNS number on your
application that was used when your organization registered with the CCR
(Central Contractor Registry).**

> 3\) **VERIFY SUBMISSION IS OK -** You will want to verify that
> Grants.gov and the Department of Education receive your Grants.gov
> submission timely and that it was validated successfully. To see the
> date/time your application was received, login to Grants.gov and click
> on the Track My Application link. For a successful submission, the
> date/time received should be earlier than 4:30 p.m. on the deadline
> date, AND the application status should be: Validated, Received by
> Agency, or Agency Tracking Number Assigned.
>
> If the date/time received is later than 4:30 p.m. Washington, D.C.
> time, on the closing date, your application is late. If your
> application has a status of "Received" it is still awaiting validation
> by Grants.gov. Once validation is complete, the status will either
> change to "Validated" or "Rejected with Errors." If the status is
> "Rejected with Errors," your application has not been received
> successfully. Some of the reasons Grants.gov may reject an application
> can be found on the Grants.gov site:
> <http://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant_faqs.jsp#54>. For more
> detailed information on why an application may be rejected, you can
> review Application Error Tips
> <http://www.grants.gov/section910/ApplicationErrorTips.pdf>. If you
> discover your application is late or has been rejected, please see the
> instructions below. Note: You will receive a series of confirmations
> both online and via e-mail about the status of your application.
> Please do not rely solely on e-mail to confirm whether your
> application has been received timely and validated successfully.

# Submission Problems - What should you do?

If you have problems submitting to Grants.gov before the closing date,
please contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726 or use the
customer support available on the Web site:
<http://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant_help.jsp>.

If electronic submission is optional and you have problems that you are
unable to resolve before the deadline date and time for electronic
applications, please follow the transmittal instructions for hard copy
applications in the Federal Register notice and get a hard copy
application postmarked by midnight on the deadline date.

If electronic submission is required, you must submit an electronic
application before 4:30 p.m., unless you follow the procedures in the
Federal Register notice and qualify for one of the exceptions to the
electronic submission requirement and submit, no later than two weeks
before the application deadline date, a written statement to the
Department that you qualify for one of these exceptions. (See the
Federal Register notice for detailed instructions.)

**Helpful Hints When Working with Grants.gov**

Please note, once you download an application from Grants.gov, you will
be working offline and saving data on your computer. Please be sure to
note where you are saving the Grants.gov file on your computer. You will
need to logon to Grants.gov to upload and submit the application**. You
must provide on your application the DUNS number that was used when your
organization registered with the CCR.**

Please go to <http://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant_help.jsp> for
help with Grants.gov. For additional tips related to submitting grant
applications, please refer to the Grants.gov Submit Application FAQs
found on the Grants.gov
<http://www.grants.gov/help/submit_application_faqs.jsp>.

**Dial-Up Internet Connections**

When using a dial up connection to upload and submit your application,
it can take significantly longer than when you are connected to the
Internet with a high-speed connection, e.g. cable modem/DSL/T1. While
times will vary depending upon the size of your application, it can take
a few minutes to a few hours to complete your grant submission using a
dial up connection**. If you do not have access to a high-speed
connection and electronic submission is required, you may want to
consider following the instructions in the Federal Register notice to
obtain an exception to the electronic submission requirement no later
than two weeks before the application deadline date.** (See the Federal
Register notice for detailed instructions.)

# MAC Users

If you do not have a Windows operating System, you will need to use the
Citrix solution discussed on Grants.gov or a Windows Emulation program
to submit an application using Grants.gov. For additional information,
review the FAQs for non-windows users
<http://www.grants.gov/help/download_software.jsp> Also, to view white
paper for Macintosh users published by Pure Edge go to the following
link:
<http://www.grants.gov/section678/PureEdgeSupportforMacintosh.pdf>,
and/or contact Grants.gov Customer Support
(<http://www.grants.gov/contactus/contactus.jsp>) for more
information**. If electronic submission is required and you are
concerned about your ability to submit electronically as a non-windows
user, please follow instructions in the Federal Register notice to
obtain an exception to the electronic submission requirement no later
than two weeks before the application deadline date.** (See the Federal
Register notice for detailed instructions.)

**GRANTS.GOV REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS**

**FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176875 .anchor}GRANTS.GOV REGISTRATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS

The Grants.gov registration process involves three basic steps:

1.  Register your organization

    -   Obtain a D-U-N-S Number (see below for instructions)

    -   Register with the Central Contractor Registry (see below for
        instructions)

2.  Register yourself as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR)

    -   Obtain a username and password from the Grants.gov credential
        provider (<https://apply.grants.gov/OrcRegister>)

    -   Register with Grants.gov
        (<https://apply.grants.gov/GrantsgovRegister>)

3.  Get authorized as an AOR by your organization

    -   Receive approval from your organization's E-Business POC (see
        CCR instructions below for details)

    -   If you are both the E-Business POC and an AOR, you should
        authorize your own AOR request

For more information, go to
<http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp>.

Note: If you are a grant applicant who is submitting a grant application
on your own behalf and not on behalf of a company, institution, state,
local or tribal government, or other type of organization, refer to
<http://www.grants.gov/assets/IndividualRegCheck.pdf>. If you apply as
an individual to a grant application package designated for
organizations, your application will be rejected.

# D-U-N-S NUMBER INSTRUCTIONS

To successfully submit an application using Grants.gov, you must provide
your organization's D-U-N-S Number. A D-U-N-S Number is a unique
nine-digit number issued by D&B, a global information services provider,
that identifies your organization and is used by the Federal government
to track how Federal money is distributed. Most large organizations,
libraries, colleges, and research universities already have D-U-N-S
numbers. Ask your grant administrator or chief financial officer to
provide your organization's D-U-N-S Number.

If your organization does not have a D-U-N-S Number, you can obtain one
at no charge by calling 1-866-705-5711 or by completing a D-U-N-S Number
Request Form (<http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/index.html>). You will
need to provide the following information:

-   Legal name

-   Tradestyle, doing business as (DBA), or other name by which your
    organization is commonly recognized

-   Physical address, city, state and zip code

-   Mailing address (if separate)

-   Telephone number

-   Contact name

-   SIC code (Line of Business)

-   Number of employees at your location

-   Headquarters name and address (if there is a reporting relationship
    to a parent corporate entity)

-   Is this a home-based business?

Obtaining a DUNS Number places your organization on D&B's marketing
list, which is sold to other companies. You can request not to be added
to this list during your application.

Live help from D&B is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. -- 5 p.m. (EST) at
1-888-814-1435.

# CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) INSTRUCTIONS

# 

The Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is a web-enabled
government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and
disseminates business information about the Federal government\'s
trading partners in support of the contract award, grants, and
electronic payment processes. Check to see if your organization is
already registered at the CCR website
(<http://www.bpn.gov/ccrinq/scripts/search.asp>).

If your organization is already registered, take note of who is listed
as your E-Business Point of Contact (E-Business POC). This person will
be responsible for authorizing who within your organization is able to
submit applications using Grants.gov.

If your organization is not already registered, you can register using
the CCR website (<https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/scripts/indexnew.asp>) or by
phone (1-888-227-2423). When your organization registers with CCR, you
will need to designate an E-Business Point of Contact (POC). This
designee authorizes individuals to submit grant applications on behalf
of the organization. A special Marketing Partner ID Number (MPIN) is
established as a password to verify the E-Business POC.

The E-Business POC will be notified by e-mail when individuals from
their organization register with Grants.gov. This registration is a
request to be designated as an Authorized Organization Representative
(AOR). To assign AOR rights, E-Business POCs need to log into Grants.gov
(<http://www.grants.gov/applicants/e_biz.jsp>) using the organization's
D-U-N-S Number and MPIN. Grants.gov will send the AOR a confirmation
e-mail when this process has been completed.

**Please note that your CCR registration must be renewed once a year**.
You can check your registration status using the CCR search page
(<http://www.bpn.gov/ccrinq/scripts/search.asp>).

If you have further questions about creating, updating or renewing your
CCR registration, please visit the CCR Frequently Asked Questions page
(http://www.ccr.gov/FAQ.asp) or contact the CCR Help Desk at
1-888-227-2423.

**GRANTS.GOV REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS**

# FOR INDIVIDUALS

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176876 .anchor}GRANTS.GOV REGISTRATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS

An individual submits grant applications on his/her own behalf, not
representing an organization, institution or government. Individual
applicants are only eligible for grants that are open to individuals and
that have already been published on the Grants.gov website.

Individual registration is a one-time process and can take up to one day
to complete. You must complete two steps, as described below:

1.  Register with the Credential Provider.

2.  Register with Grants.gov.

**Please note that if you register as an individual, you will only be
able to apply to grant opportunities that are open to individuals. An
individual cannot submit a grant application to a grant opportunity that
is only open to organizations.**

# REGISTER WITH THE CREDENTIAL PROVIDER

To safeguard the security of electronic information, Grants.gov uses a
Credential Provider to allow applicants to create a secured user name
and password. The Credential Provider for Grants.gov is Operational
Research Consultants (ORC). Remember to write down your user name and
password, which you will need to complete your registration and to
submit your application.

1.  Go to <https://apply.grants.gov/IndCPRegister>.

2.  Enter the Funding Opportunity Number for your desired grant
    competition. (To find a Funding Opportunity Number, search for the
    competition using the Grants.gov search page:
    <http://www.grants.gov/applicants/search_opportunities.jsp>.)

3.  Click \"Register.\"

4.  Click the red "User ID" button.

5.  Type in requested information, and click "Submit."

6.  Create a user name and password, and click "Submit."

7.  You should receive a message stating that, "Your User ID has been
    successfully registered in the eAuthentication database."

# 

# REGISTER WITH GRANTS.GOV

After you have created your user name and password, you need to create a
profile at Grants.gov.

1.  Go to <https://apply.grants.gov/GrantsgovRegister>.

2.  Type in your user name and password, and click "Register."

3.  Choose "Individual."

4.  Type in requested information, and click "Submit." (The DUNS# field
    will be filled in automatically. Do not type anything in this
    field.)

5.  You should receive a message stating that, "You have successfully
    registered with Grants.gov."

# [APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176877 .anchor}APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL
INSTRUCTIONS

**ATTENTION ELECTRONIC APPLICANTS: Please note that you must follow the
Application Procedures as described in the [Federal
Register]{.underline} notice announcing the grant competition.**

**[This program requires the electronic submission]{.underline} of
applications; specific requirements and waiver instructions can be found
in the [Federal Register]{.underline} notice.**

**According to the instructions found in the [Federal
Register]{.underline} notice, those requesting and qualifying for an
exception to the electronic submission requirement may submit an
application by mail, commercial carrier or by hand delivery.**

If you want to apply for a grant and be considered for funding, you must
meet the following deadline requirements:

**[Applications Submitted Electronically]{.underline}**

**You must submit your grant application through the Internet using the
software provided on the Grants.gov Web site
([http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/)) by 4:30 p.m.
(Washington, D.C. time) on or before the deadline date.**

If you submit your application through the Internet via the Grants.gov
Web site, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement when we receive
your application.

For more information on using Grants.gov, please refer to the "Notice
Inviting Applications" that was published in the [Federal
Register]{.underline} or visit
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[Applications Delivered by Mail]{.underline}**

You must mail the original and two copies of your application on or
before the application deadline date to:

**U.S. Department of Education**

**Application Control Center**

**[Attention: (CFDA Number 84.017A)]{.underline}**

**400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.**

**Washington, D.C. 20202-4260**

You must show one of the following as proof of mailing:

1.  A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service Postmark

2.  A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S.
    Postal Service

3.  A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial
    carrier

4.  Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the U.S. Secretary of
    Education

If you mail an application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not
accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

1.  A private metered postmark, or

2.  A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service

An applicant should note that the U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly
provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, an applicant
should check with its local post office.

Special Note: Due to potential disruption to normal mail delivery, the
Department encourages you to consider using an alternative delivery
method (for example, a commercial carrier, such as Federal Express or
United Postal Service; U.S. Postal Service Express Mail; or a courier
service to transmit your application for this competition to the
Department. If you use an alternative delivery method, please obtain the
appropriate proof of mailing under "Applications Delivered by Mail",
then follow the instructions for "Applications Delivered by Hand".

**[Applications Delivered by Commercial Carrier]{.underline}**

If you use an alternative delivery method, please obtain the appropriate
proof of mailing under "Applications Sent by Mail", then follow the
instructions under the appropriate delivery method.

You must mail the original and two copies of your application on or
before the application deadline date to:

**U.S. Department of Education**

**Application Control Center -- Stop 4260**

**Attention: CFDA \# (84.017A)**

**7100 Old Landover Road**

**Landover, MD 20785-1506**

**[Applications Delivered by Hand]{.underline}**

You or your courier must hand deliver the original and two copies of the
application by 4:30 p.m. (Washington, D.C. time) on or before the
deadline date to the following address:

**U.S. Department of Education**

**Application Control Center**

**Attention: CFDA Number -- 84.017A**

**550 12^th^ Street, SW**

**Potomac Center Plaza -- Room 7067**

**Washington, D.C. 20202-4260**

**[Application Control Center Hours of Operation]{.underline}**

The Application Control Center accepts application deliveries daily
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Washington, D.C. time) except
Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays.

**[Grant Application Receipt from the Application Control
Center]{.underline}**

If you send your application by mail or if you or your courier delivers
it by hand, the Application Control Center will mail a Grant Application
Receipt Acknowledgement to you.

If you do not receive the notification of application receipt within 15
days from the mailing of the application, you should call the U.S.
Department of Education Application Control Center at (202) 245-6288.

**[Late Applications]{.underline}**

If your application is late, we will notify you that we will not
consider the application.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176878 .anchor}FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE

4000-01-U

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Office of Postsecondary Education

Overview Information

International Research and Studies Program

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2008.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number:

84.017A.

[Dates]{.underline}:

Applications Available: February 21, 2008

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 7, 2008

Full Text of Announcement

I. Funding Opportunity Description

[Purpose of Program]{.underline}: 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.

[Priorities]{.underline}: In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(ii),
these priorities are from the regulations for this program (34 CFR
660.10, 660.34).

[Competitive Preference Priorities]{.underline}: For FY 2008 these
priorities are competitive preference priorities. Under 34 CFR
75.105(c)(2)(i) we award up to an additional five points to an
application, depending on how well the application meets these
priorities.

[Competitive Preference Priority 1\--Instructional Materials
Applications]{.underline}

This priority is:

\(a\) The development of specialized instructional materials for use by
students and teachers in foreign language and international studies that
are focused on one or more of the following critical language areas:
Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, as well as Indic, Iranian,
and Turkic language families; or

\(b\) The development of tools, technologies and materials to assess
foreign language competency or fluency in one or more of the following
critical language areas: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, as
well as Indic, Iranian, and Turkic language families.

[Competitive Preference Priority 2\--Research, Surveys and Studies
Applications]{.underline}

This priority is:

\(a\) The evaluation of instructional materials and foreign language
assessments, including those instructional materials and assessments
produced with funds from Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965,
as amended, and published in print or electronic media, to determine
their efficacy in improving teaching and learning in one or more of the
following critical language areas: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
Russian, as well as Indic, Iranian, and Turkic language families; or

\(b\) The update, expansion, or consolidation of existing foreign
language and international studies web-based databases and the
evaluation of the materials that are disseminated through those
databases, including user comments.

[Note]{.underline}: You will receive up to an additional five points for
responding to a competitive preference priority in your application.
Applicants are expected to address only one competitive preference
priority in each application, but regardless of how many priorities are
addressed, no more than five points in total can be awarded to a single
application.

[Program Authority]{.underline}: 20 U.S.C. 1125.

[Applicable Regulations]{.underline}: (a) The Education Department
General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77,
80, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99. (b) The regulations for this program
in 34 CFR parts 655 and 660.

[Note]{.underline}: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to
institutions of higher education only.

II\. Award Information

[Type of Award]{.underline}: Discretionary grants.

[Estimated Available Funds]{.underline}: \$1,642,000

[Estimated Range of Awards]{.underline}: \$50,000 - \$200,000 per year.

[Estimated Average Size of Awards]{.underline}: \$117,000.

[Estimated Number of Awards]{.underline}: 14.

[Note]{.underline}: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this
notice.

[Project Period]{.underline}: Up to 36 months.

III\. Eligibility Information

1\. [Eligible Applicants]{.underline}: Public and private agencies,
organizations, institutions, and individuals.

2\. [Cost Sharing or Matching]{.underline}: This program does not
require cost sharing or matching.

IV\. Application and Submission Information

1\. [Address to Request Application Package]{.underline}: Mr. Ed
McDermott, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., suite 6082,
Washington, DC 20006-8521. Telephone: (202) 502-7636 or by e-mail:
ed.mcdermott@ed.gov

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the
Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1-800-877-8339.

Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application
package in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape,
or computer diskette) by contacting the program contact person listed in
this section.

2\. [Content and Form of Application Submission]{.underline}:
Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the
forms you must submit, are in the application package for this program.
The International Research and Studies program has two schedules.
Research, surveys, and studies applicants must use the application
package for 84.017A-1. Instructional materials applicants must use the
application package for 84.017A-3.

Page Limit: The application narrative is where you, the applicant,
address the selection criteria that reviewers use to evaluate your
application. You must limit the application narrative to the equivalent
of no more than 30 pages, using the following standards:

 A "page" is 8.5" x 11", on one side only, with 1" margins at the top,
bottom, and both sides. Page numbers and an identifier may be outside of
the 1" margin.

 Double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) all text in
the application narrative, [except]{.underline} titles, headings,
footnotes, quotations, references, captions and all text in charts,
tables, figures, and graphs. These items may be single spaced. Charts,
tables, figures, and graphs in the application narrative count toward
the page limit.

 Use a font that is either 12 point or larger or no smaller than 10
pitch (characters per inch). However, you may use a 10 point font in
charts, tables, figures, and graphs.

 Use one of the following fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New,
or Arial. An application submitted in any other font (including Times
Roman and Arial Narrow) will not be accepted.

The page limit does not apply to Part I, the Application for Federal
Assistance (SF 424); the supplemental information form required by the
Department of Education; Part II, the budget information summary form
(ED Form 524); or Part IV, the assurances and certifications. The page
limit also does not apply to a table of contents. If, however, you
include any attachments or appendices not specifically requested, these
items will be counted as part of your program narrative (Part III) for
purposes of the page limit requirement. You must include your complete
response to the selection criteria in the program narrative.

We will reject your application if you exceed the page limit; or if you
apply other standards and exceed the equivalent of the page limit.

3\. [Submission Dates and Times]{.underline}:

Applications Available: February 21, 2008

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 7, 2008

Applications for grants under this program must be submitted
electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site (Grants.gov). For
information (including dates and times) about how to submit your
application electronically, or in paper format by mail or hand delivery
if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission
requirement, please refer to Section IV. 6. [Other Submission
Requirements]{.underline} in this notice.

We do not consider an application that does not comply with the deadline
requirements.

Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation or auxiliary aid
in connection with the application process should contact the person
listed under [For Further Information Contact]{.underline} in section
VII in this notice. If the Department provides an accommodation or
auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in connection with the
application process, the individual's application remains subject to all
other requirements and limitations in this notice.

4\. [Intergovernmental Review]{.underline}: This program is not subject
to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79.

5\. [Funding Restrictions]{.underline}: We reference regulations
outlining funding restrictions in the [Applicable
Regulations]{.underline} section in this notice.

6\. [Other Submission Requirements]{.underline}: Applications for grants
under this program must be submitted electronically unless you qualify
for an exception to this requirement in accordance with the instructions
in this section.

a\. [Electronic Submission of Applications]{.underline}.

Applications for grants under the International Research and Studies
Program, CFDA Number 84.017A, must be submitted electronically using the
Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at: http://www.Grants.gov Through
this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application
package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your
application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant
application to us.

We will reject your application if you submit it in paper format unless,
as described elsewhere in this section, you qualify for one of the
exceptions to the electronic submission requirement [and]{.underline}
submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline date, a
written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of these
exceptions. Further information regarding calculation of the date that
is two weeks before the application deadline date is provided later in
this section under [Exception to Electronic Submission
Requirement]{.underline}.

You may access the electronic grant application for the International
Research and Studies Program at http://www.Grants.gov You must search
for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA
number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search
(e.g., search for 84.017, not 84.017A).

Please note the following:

-   When you enter the Grants.gov site, you will find

information about submitting an application electronically through the
site, as well as the hours of operation.

-   Applications received by Grants.gov are date and

time stamped. Your application must be fully uploaded and submitted and
must be date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system no later than
4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. Except
as otherwise noted in this section, we will not consider your
application if it is date and time stamped by the Grants.gov system
later than 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the application deadline
date. When we retrieve your application from Grants.gov, we will notify
you if we are rejecting your application because it was date and time
stamped by the Grants.gov system after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time,
on the application deadline date.

-   The amount of time it can take to upload an

application will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the
size of the application and the speed of your Internet connection.
Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the
application deadline date to begin the submission process through
Grants.gov.

-   You should review and follow the Education

Submission Procedures for submitting an application through Grants.gov
that are included in the application package for this program to ensure
that you submit your application in a timely manner to the Grants.gov
system. You can also find the Education Submission Procedures pertaining
to Grants.gov at
http://e-Grants.ed.gov/help/GrantsgovSubmissionProcedures.pdf

-   To submit your application via Grants.gov, you must

complete all steps in the Grants.gov registration process (see
[http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp]{.underline}).
These steps include (1) registering your organization, a multi-part
process that includes registration with the Central Contractor Registry
(CCR); (2) registering yourself as an Authorized Organization
Representative (AOR); and (3) getting authorized as an AOR by your
organization. Details on these steps are outlined in the Grants.gov
3-Step Registration Guide (see
http://www.grants.gov/section910/Grants.govRegistrationBrochure.pdf).
You also must provide on your application the same D-U-N-S Number used
with this registration. Please note that the registration process may
take five or more business days to complete, and you must have completed
all registration steps to allow you to submit successfully an
application via Grants.gov. In addition you will need to update your CCR
registration on an annual basis. This may take three or more business
days to complete.

-   You will not receive additional point value because

you submit your application in electronic format, nor will we penalize
you if you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission
requirement, as described elsewhere in this section, and submit your
application in paper format.

-   You must submit all documents electronically,

including all information you typically provide on the following forms:
Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education
Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget
Information\--Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary
assurances and certifications. Please note that two of these forms\--the
SF 424 and the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF
424\--have replaced the ED 424 (Application for Federal Education
Assistance).

-   You must attach any narrative sections of your

application as files in a .DOC (document), .RTF (rich text), or .PDF
(Portable Document) format. If you upload a file type other than the
three file types specified in this paragraph or submit a
password-protected file, we will not review that material. Your
electronic application must comply with any page limit requirements
described in this notice.

-   After you electronically submit your application,

you will receive from Grants.gov an automatic notification of receipt
that contains a Grants.gov tracking number. (This notification indicates
receipt by Grants.gov only, not receipt by the Department.) The
Department then will retrieve your application from Grants.gov and send
a second notification to you by e-mail. This second notification
indicates that the Department has received your application and has
assigned your application a PR/Award number (an ED-specified identifying
number unique to your application).

-   We may request that you provide us original

signatures on forms at a later date.

[Application Deadline Date Extension in Case of Technical Issues with
the Grants.gov System]{.underline}: If you are experiencing problems
submitting your application through Grants.gov, please contact the
Grants.gov Support Desk, toll free, at 1-800-518-4726. You must obtain a
Grants.gov Support Desk Case Number and must keep a record of it.

If you are prevented from electronically submitting your application on
the application deadline date because of technical problems with the
Grants.gov system, we will grant you an extension until 4:30 p.m.,
Washington, DC time, the following business day to enable you to
transmit your application electronically or by hand delivery. You also
may mail your application by following the mailing instructions
described elsewhere in this notice.

If you submit an application after 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, on
the application deadline date, please contact the person listed under
[For Further Information Contact]{.underline} in section VII in this
notice and provide an explanation of the technical problem you
experienced with Grants.gov, along with the Grants.gov Support Desk Case
Number. We will accept your application if we can confirm that a
technical problem occurred with the Grants.gov system and that that
problem affected your ability to submit your application by 4:30 p.m.,
Washington, DC time, on the application deadline date. The Department
will contact you after a determination is made on whether your
application will be accepted.

[Note]{.underline}: The extensions to which we refer in this section
apply only to the unavailability of, or technical problems with, the
Grants.gov system. We will not grant you an extension if you failed to
fully register to submit your application to Grants.gov before the
application deadline date and time or if the technical problem you
experienced is unrelated to the Grants.gov system.

[Exception to Electronic Submission Requirement]{.underline}: You
qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, and
may submit your application in paper format, if you are unable to submit
an application through the Grants.gov system because----

-   You do not have access to the Internet; or

-   You do not have the capacity to upload large

documents to the Grants.gov system;

> [and]{.underline}

-   No later than two weeks before the application

deadline date (14 calendar days or, if the fourteenth calendar day
before the application deadline date falls on a Federal holiday, the
next business day following the Federal holiday), you mail or fax a
written statement to the Department, explaining which of the two grounds
for an exception prevent you from using the Internet to submit your
application.

If you mail your written statement to the Department, it must be
postmarked no later than two weeks before the application deadline date.
If you fax your written statement to the Department, we must receive the
faxed statement no later than two weeks before the application deadline
date.

Address and mail or fax your statement to: Ed McDermott, U.S. Department
of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., suite 6082, Washington, DC 20006-8521.
FAX: (202) 502-7860.

Your paper application must be submitted in accordance with the mail or
hand delivery instructions described in this notice.

b\. [Submission of Paper Applications by Mail]{.underline}.

If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission
requirement, you may mail (through the U.S. Postal Service or a
commercial carrier) your application to the Department. You must mail
the original and two copies of your application, on or before the
application deadline date, to the Department at the applicable following
address:

[By mail through the U.S. Postal Service]{.underline}:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.017A)

400 Maryland Avenue, SW.

Washington, DC 20202-4260

> or

[By mail through a commercial carrier]{.underline}:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center, Stop 4260

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.017A)

7100 Old Landover Road

Landover, MD 20785-1506

Regardless of which address you use, you must show proof of mailing
consisting of one of the following:

\(1\) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.

\(2\) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the
U.S. Postal Service.

\(3\) A dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial
carrier.

\(4\) Any other proof of mailing acceptable to the Secretary of the U.S.
Department of Education.

If you mail your application through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not
accept either of the following as proof of mailing:

\(1\) A private metered postmark.

\(2\) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.

If your application is postmarked after the application deadline date,
we will not consider your application.

[Note]{.underline}: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a
dated postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check with
your local post office.

c\. [Submission of Paper Applications by Hand Delivery]{.underline}.

If you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission
requirement, you (or a courier service) may deliver your paper
application to the Department by hand. You must deliver the original and
two copies of your application by hand, on or before the application
deadline date, to the Department at the following address:

U.S. Department of Education

Application Control Center

Attention: (CFDA Number 84.017A)

550 12th Street, SW.

Room 7041, Potomac Center Plaza

Washington, DC 20202-4260

The Application Control Center accepts hand deliveries daily between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, except Saturdays, Sundays,
and Federal holidays.

[Note for Mail or Hand Delivery of Paper Applications]{.underline}: If
you mail or hand deliver your application to the Department\--

\(1\) You must indicate on the envelope and\--if not provided by the
Department\--in Item 11 of the SF 424 the CFDA number, including suffix
letter, if any, of the competition under which you are submitting your
application; and

\(2\) The Application Control Center will mail to you a notification of
receipt of your grant application. If you do not receive this
notification within 15 business days from the application deadline date,
you should call the U.S. Department of Education Application Control
Center at (202) 245-6288.

V. Application Review Information

[Selection Criteria]{.underline}: The selection criteria for this
program are from 34 CFR sections 655.31, 660.31, 660.32, and 660.33 and
are as follows:

For instructional materials\--

Need for the project (10 points); Potential for the use of materials in
other programs (5 points); Account of related materials (10 points);
Likelihood of achieving results (10 points); Expected contribution to
other programs (5 points); Plan of operation (10 points); Quality of key
personnel (5 points); Budget and cost effectiveness (5 points);
Evaluation plan (15 points); Adequacy of resources (5 points);
Description of final form of materials (5 points); and Provisions for
pretesting and revision (15 points).

For research, surveys and studies\--

Need for the project (10 points); Usefulness of expected results (10
points); Development of new knowledge (10 points); Formulation of
problems and knowledge of related research (10 points); Specificity of
statement of procedures (5 points); Adequacy of methodology and scope of
project (10 points); Plan of operation (10 points); Quality of key
personnel (10 points); Budget and cost effectiveness (5 points);
Evaluation plan (15 points); and Adequacy of resources (5 points).

VI\. Award Administration Information

1\. [Award Notices]{.underline}: If your application is successful, we
notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant
Award Notification (GAN). We may notify you informally, also.

If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we
notify you.

2\. [Administrative and National Policy Requirements]{.underline}: We
identify administrative and national policy requirements in the
application package and reference these and other requirements in the
[Applicable Regulations]{.underline} section in this notice.

We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an
award in the [Applicable Regulations]{.underline} section in this notice
and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also
incorporates your approved application as part of your binding
commitments under the grant.

3\. [Reporting]{.underline}: At the end of your project period, you must
submit a final performance report, including financial information, as
directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multi-year award, you must
submit an annual performance report that provides the most current
performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the
Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. Grantees are required to use the
electronic data instrument International Resource Information System
(IRIS) to complete the final report. Electronically formatted
instructional materials such as CDs, DVDs, videos, computer diskettes
and books produced by the grantee as part of the grant approved
activities are also acceptable as final reports. The Secretary may also
require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For
specific requirements on reporting, please go to
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html

4\. [Performance Measures]{.underline}: Under the Government Performance
and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), the objective for the International
Research and Studies (IRS) program is to conduct research and support
the development of materials in less commonly taught languages and area
studies to inform international education.

The Department will use the following measures to evaluate the program's
success in meeting this objective.

[IRS Performance Measure 1]{.underline}: Number of outreach activities
initiated by IRS projects that are adopted or further disseminated
within a year, divided by the total number of IRS projects conducted in
the current year.

[IRS Performance Measure 2]{.underline}: Percent of IRS projects judged
to be successful by the program officer, based on a review of
information provided in annual performance reports.

The information provided by grantees in their performance reports
submitted via the electronic International Resource Information System
(IRIS) performance reporting tool will be the source of data for these
measures.

VII\. Agency Contact

[For Further Information Contact]{.underline}: Ed McDermott,
International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education,
1990 K Street, NW., suite 6082, Washington, DC 20006-8521. Telephone:
(202) 502-7636 or by e-mail: ed.mcdermott@ed.gov

If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1-800-877-8339.

VIII\. Other Information

[Alternative Format]{.underline}: Individuals with disabilities can
obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an
alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer
diskette) on request to the program contact person listed under [For
Further Information Contact]{.underline} in section VII in this notice.

[Electronic Access to This Document]{.underline}: You can view this
document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in
the [Federal Register]{.underline}, in text or Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF) on the Internet at the following site:
www.ed.gov/news/fedregister

To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free
at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, call the U.S.
Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1-888-293-6498; or in
the Washington, DC, area at (202) 512-1530.

[Note]{.underline}: The official version of this document is the
document published in the [Federal Register]{.underline}. Free Internet
access to the official edition of the [Federal Register]{.underline} and
the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at:
www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html

Dated:

[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

Diane Auer Jones,

> [Assistant Secretary]{.underline}
>
> [for Postsecondary Education]{.underline}.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176879 .anchor}SEC. 601. INTERNATIONAL AND
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES.

**TITLE VI -- INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS**

**SEC. 601. INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES.**

Part A of title VI (20 U.S.C. 1121 et seq.) is amended to read as
follows:

**PART A\--INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES**

**SEC. 601. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.**

\(a\) FINDINGS- Congress finds as follows:

> \(1\) The security, stability, and economic vitality of the United
> States in a complex global era depend upon American experts in and
> citizens knowledgeable about world regions, foreign languages, and
> international affairs, as well as upon a strong research base in these
> areas.
>
> \(2\) Advances in communications technology and the growth of regional
> and global problems make knowledge of other countries and the ability
> to communicate in other languages more essential to the promotion of
> mutual understanding and cooperation among nations and their peoples.
>
> \(3\) Dramatic post-Cold War changes in the world\'s geopolitical and
> economic landscapes are creating needs for American expertise and
> knowledge about a greater diversity of less commonly taught foreign
> languages and nations of the world.
>
> \(4\) Systematic efforts are necessary to enhance the capacity of
> institutions of higher education in the United States for\--
>
> \(A\) producing graduates with international and foreign language
> expertise and knowledge; and
>
> \(B\) research regarding such expertise and knowledge.
>
> \(5\) Cooperative efforts among the Federal Government, institutions
> of higher education, and the private sector are necessary to promote
> the generation and dissemination of information about world regions,
> foreign languages, and international affairs throughout education,
> government, business, civic, and nonprofit sectors in the United
> States.

\(b\) PURPOSES- The purposes of this part are\--

> \(1\) (A) to support centers, programs, and fellowships in
> institutions of higher education in the United States for producing
> increased numbers of trained personnel and research in foreign
> languages, area studies, and other international studies;
>
> \(B\) to develop a pool of international experts to meet national
> needs;
>
> \(C\) to develop and validate specialized materials and techniques for
> foreign language acquisition and fluency, emphasizing (but not limited
> to) the less commonly taught languages;
>
> \(D\) to promote access to research and training overseas; and
>
> \(E\) to advance the internationalization of a variety of disciplines
> throughout undergraduate and graduate education;
>
> \(2\) to support cooperative efforts promoting access to and the
> dissemination of international and foreign language knowledge,
> teaching materials, and research, throughout education, government,
> business, civic, and nonprofit sectors in the United States, through
> the use of advanced technologies; and
>
> \(3\) to coordinate the programs of the Federal Government in the
> areas of foreign language, area studies, and other international
> studies, including professional international affairs education and
> research.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176880 .anchor}SEC. 605. RESEARCH; STUDIES;
ANNUAL REPORT

# SEC. 605. RESEARCH; STUDIES; ANNUAL REPORT

(a) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES- The Secretary may, directly or through grants
    or contracts, conduct research and studies that contribute to
    achieving the purposes of this part. Such research and studies may
    include-

\(1\) 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;

\(3\) evaluation of the extent to which programs assisted under this
title that address national needs would not otherwise be offered;

\(4\) comparative studies of the effectiveness of strategies to provide
international capabilities at institutions of higher education;

\(5\) research on more effective methods of providing instruction and
achieving competency in foreign languages, area studies, or other
international fields;

\(6\) 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;

\(7\) studies and surveys of the uses of technology in foreign language,
area studies, and international studies programs;

\(8\) studies and evaluations of effective practices in the
dissemination of international information, materials, research,
teaching strategies, and testing techniques throughout the education
community, including elementary and secondary schools; and

\(9\) the application of performance tests and standards across all
areas of foreign language instruction and classroom use.

\(b\) ANNUAL REPORT- The Secretary shall prepare, publish, and announce
an annual report listing the books and research materials produced with
assistance under this section.

\[Code of Federal Regulations\]

\[Title 34, Volume 3\]

\[Revised as of July 1, 2007\]

\[CITE: 34CFR665\]

**TITLE 34\--EDUCATION**

**CHAPTER VI\--OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176881 .anchor}PART 655---INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION PROGRAMS

# [PART 655---INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS\--GENERAL PROVISIONS]{.underline}

**Subpart A\--General**

Sec.

655.1 Which programs do these regulations govern?

655.3 What regulations apply to the International Education Programs?

655.4 What definitions apply to the International Education Programs?

**Subpart B\--What Kinds of Projects Does the Secretary Assist?**

655.10 What kinds of projects does the Secretary assist?

**Subpart C \[Reserved\]**

**Subpart D\--How Does the Secretary Make a Grant?**

655.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?

655.31 What general selection criteria does the Secretary use?

655.32 What additional factors does the Secretary consider in making
grant awards?

Authority: 20 U.S.C 1121-1130b, unless otherwise noted.

Source: 47 FR 14116, Apr. 1, 1982, unless otherwise noted.

**Subpart A\--General**

**Sec. 655.1 Which programs do these regulations govern?**

The regulations in this part govern the administration of the following
programs in international education:

\(a\) The National Resource Centers Program for Foreign Language and
Area Studies or Foreign Language and International Studies (section 602
of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended);

\(b\) The Language Resource Centers Program (section 603);

\(c\) The Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language
Program (section 604);

\(d\) The International Research and Studies Program (section 605); and

\(e\) The Business and International Education Program (section 613).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1130b)

\[47 FR 14116, Apr. 1, 1982, as amended at 58 FR 32575, June 10, 1993;
64CFR 7739, Feb. 16, 1999\]

**Sec. 655.3 What regulations apply to the International Education
Programs?**

The following regulations apply to the International Education Programs:

\(a\) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations
(EDGAR) as follows:

\(1\) 34 CFR part 74 (Administration of Grants to Institutions of Higher
Education, Hospitals, and Nonprofit Organizations).

\(2\) 34 CFR part 75 (Direct Grant Programs).

\(3\) 34 CFR part 77 (Definitions that Apply to Department Regulations).

\(4\) 34 CFR part 79 (Intergovernmental Review of Department of
Education Programs and Activities), except that part 79 does not apply
to 34 CFR parts 660, 669, and 671.

\(5\) 34 CFR part 82 (New Restrictions on Lobbying).

\(6\) 34 CFR part 85 (Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension
(Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace
(Grants).

\(7\) 34 CFR part 86 (Drug-Free Schools and Campuses).

\(b\) The regulations in this part 655; and

\(c\) As appropriate, the regulations in\--

\(1\) 34 CFR part 656 (National Resource Centers Program for Foreign
Language and Area Studies or Foreign Language and International
Studies);

\(2\) 34 CFR part 657 (Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships
Program);

\(3\) 34 CFR part 658 (Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign
Language Program);

\(4\) 34 CFR part 660 (International Research and Studies Program);

\(5\) 34 CFR part 661 (Business and International Education Program);
and

\(6\) 34 CFR part 669 (Language Resource Centers Program).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1127; 1221e-3)

\[47 FR 14116, Apr. 1, 1982, as amended at 58 FR 32575, June 10, 1993;
64 FR 7739, Feb. 16, 1999\]

**Sec. 655.4 What definitions apply to the International Education
Programs?**

> \(a\) Definitions in EDGAR. The following terms used in this part and
> 34 CFR parts 656, 657, 658, 660, 661, and 669 are defined in 34 CFR
> part 77:

+---------------+---------------+---------------+--------------------+
| Acquisition   | EDGAR         | Grant period  | Private            |
|               |               |               |                    |
| Applicant     | Equipment     | Local         | Public             |
|               |               | educational   |                    |
| Application   | Facilities    | agency        | Secretary          |
|               |               |               |                    |
| Award         | Fiscal year   | Nonprofit     | State educational  |
|               |               |               | agency             |
| Budget        | Grant         | Project       |                    |
|               |               |               | Supplies           |
| Contract      | Grantee       | Project       |                    |
|               |               | period        |                    |
+---------------+---------------+---------------+--------------------+

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1127)

\(b\) Definitions that apply to these programs: The following definition
applies to International Education Programs:

Combination of institutions of higher education means a group of
institutions of higher education that have entered into a cooperative
arrangement for the purpose of carrying out a common objective, or a
public or private nonprofit agency, organization, or institution
designated or created by a group of institutions of higher education for
the purpose of carrying out a common objective on their behalf.

Critical languages means each of the languages contained in the list of
critical languages designated by the Secretary pursuant to section
212(d) of the Education for Economic Security Act, except that, in the
implementation of this definition, the Secretary may set priorities
according to the purposes of title VI of the Higher Education Act of
1965, as amended.

Institution of higher education means, in addition to an institution
that meets the definition of section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act
of 1965, as amended, an institution that meets the requirements of
section 101(a) except that (1) it is not located in the United States,
and (2) it applies for assistance under title VI of the Higher Education
Act of 1965, as amended, in consortia with institutions that meet the
definitions in section 101(a).

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1127, and 1141)

\[47 FR 14116, Apr. 1, 1982, as amended at 58 FR 32575, June 10, 1993;
64 FR 7739, Feb. 16, 1999\]

**Subpart B\--What Kinds of Projects Does the Secretary Assist?**

**Sec. 655.10 What kinds of projects does the Secretary assist?**

Subpart B of 34 CFR parts 656, 657, 658, 660, 661, and 669 describes the
kinds of projects that the Secretary assists under the International
Education Programs.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1021-1027)

\[47 FR 14116, Apr. 1, 1982, as amended at 58 FR 32575, June 10, 1993,
64 FR 7739, Feb. 16, 1999\]

**Subpart C \[Reserved\]**

**Subpart D\--How Does the Secretary Make a Grant?**

**Sec. 655.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?**

The Secretary evaluates an applications for International Education
Programs on the basis of\--

> \(a\) The general criteria in Sec. 655.31; and
>
> \(b\) The specific criteria in, as applicable, subpart D of 34 CFR
> parts 658, 660, 661, and 669.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1127)

\[64 FR 7739, Feb. 16, 1999\]

**Sec. 655.31 What general selection criteria does the Secretary use?**

\(a\) Plan of operation. (1) The Secretary reviews each application for
information that shows the quality of the plan of operation for the
project.

\(2\) The Secretary looks for information that shows---

\(i\) High quality in the design of the project;

\(ii\) An effective plan of management that ensures proper and efficient
administration of the project;

\(iii\) A clear description of how the objectives of the project relate
to the purpose of the program;

\(iv\) The way the applicant plans to use its resources and personnel to
achieve each objective; and

\(v\) A clear description of how the applicant will provide equal access
and treatment for eligible project participants who are members of
groups that have been traditionally underrepresented, such as---

\(A\) Members of racial or ethnic minority groups;

\(B\) Women; and

\(C\) Handicapped persons.

\(b\) Quality of key personnel. (1) The Secretary reviews each
application for information that shows the quality of the key personnel
the applicant plans to use on the project.

\(2\) The Secretary looks for information that shows\--

\(i\) The qualifications of the project director (if one is to be used);

\(ii\) The qualifications of each of the other key personnel to be used
in the project. In the case of faculty, the qualifications of the
faculty and the degree to which that faculty is directly involved in the
actual teaching and supervision of students; and

\(iii\) The time that each person referred to in paragraphs (b)(2) (i)
and (ii) of this section plans to commit to the project; and

\(iv\) The extent to which the applicant, as part of its
nondiscriminatory employment practices, encourages applications for
employment from persons who are members of groups that have been
traditionally underrepresented, such as members of racial or ethnic
minority groups, women, handicapped persons, and the elderly.

\(3\) To determine the qualifications of a person, the Secretary
considers evidence of past experience and training, in fields related to
the objectives of the project, as well as other information that the
applicant provides.

\(c\) Budget and cost effectiveness. (1) The Secretary reviews each
application for information that shows that the project has an adequate
budget and is cost effective.

\(2\) The Secretary looks for information that shows\--

\(i\) The budget for the project is adequate to support the project
activities; and

\(ii\) Costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives of the
project.

\(d\) Evaluation plan. (1) The Secretary reviews each application for
information that shows the quality of the evaluation plan for the
project.

\(2\) The Secretary looks for information that shows methods of
evaluation that are appropriate for the project and, to the extent
possible, are objective and produce data that are quantifiable.

\(e\) Adequacy of resources. (1) The Secretary reviews each application
for information that shows that the applicant plans to devote adequate
resources to the project.

\(2\) The Secretary looks for information that shows\--

\(i\) Other than library, facilities that the applicant plans to use are
adequate (language laboratory, museums, etc.); and

\(ii\) The equipment and supplies that the applicant plans to use are
adequate.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1127)

**Sec. 655.32 What additional factors does the Secretary consider in
making grant awards?**

Except for 34 CFR parts 656, 657, and 661, to the extent practicable and
consistent with the criterion of excellence, the Secretary seeks to
achieve an equitable distribution of funds throughout the Nation.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1126(b)).

\[58 FR 32575, June 10, 1993\]

\[Code of Federal Regulations\]

\[Title 34, Volume 3\]

\[Revised as of July 1, 2007\]

\[CITE: 34CFR660\]

**TITLE 34\--EDUCATION**

**CHAPTER VI\--OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176882 .anchor}PART 660---THE INTERNATIONAL
RESEARCH AND STUDIES PROGRAM

**PART 660---THE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES PROGRAM**

# Subpart A---General

§ 660.1 What is the International Research and Studies Program?

§ 660.2 Who is eligible to apply for grants under this program?

§ 660.3 What regulations apply?

§ 660.4 What definitions apply to the International Research and Studies
Program?

# Subpart B---What Kinds of Projects Does the Secretary Assist Under This Program?

§ 660.10 What activities does the Secretary assist?

# Subpart C \[Reserved\]

# Subpart D---How Does the Secretary Make a Grant?

§ 660.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?

§ 660.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use for all
applications for a grant?

§ 660.32 What additional selection criteria does the Secretary use for
an application for a research project, a survey, or a study?

§ 660.33 What additional selection criteria does the Secretary use for
an application to develop specialized instructional materials?

§ 660.34 What priorities may the Secretary establish?

# Subpart E---What Conditions Must Be Met by a Grantee?

§ 660.40 What are the limitations on allowable costs?

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125, unless otherwise noted.

Source: 47 FR 14124, Apr. 1, 1982, unless otherwise noted.

**Subpart A---General**

**§ 660.1 What is the International Research and Studies Program?**

The Secretary may, directly or through grants or contracts, conduct
research and studies which contribute to the purposes of the
International Education Program authorized by part A of title VI of the
Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). The research and studies
may include, but are not limited to---

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

\(b\) Research on more effective methods of providing instruction and
achieving competency in foreign languages, area studies, or other
international fields;

\(c\) Research on applying performance tests and standards across all
areas of foreign language instruction and classroom use;

\(d\) Developing and publishing specialized materials for use in foreign
language, area studies, and other international fields or for training
foreign language, area, and other international specialists;

\(e\) Studies and surveys to assess the use of graduates of programs
supported under title VI of the HEA by governmental, educational, and
private-sector organizations and other studies assessing the outcomes
and effectiveness of supported programs;

\(f\) Comparative studies of the effectiveness of strategies to provide
international capabilities at institutions of higher education;

\(g\) Evaluations of the extent to which programs assisted under title
VI of the HEA that address national needs would not otherwise be
offered;

\(h\) Studies and surveys of the use of technologies in foreign
language, area studies, and international studies programs; and

\(i\) Studies and evaluations of effective practices in the
dissemination of international information, materials, research,
teaching strategies, and testing techniques throughout the educational
community, including elementary and secondary schools.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125)

\[47 FR 14124, Apr. 1, 1982, as amended at 58 FR 32577, June 10, 1993;
64 FR 7740, Feb. 16, 1999\]

§ 660.2 Who is eligible to apply for grants under this program?

Public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions, and
individuals are eligible to apply for grants under this part.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125)

**§ 660.3 What regulations apply?**

The following regulations apply to this program:

\(a\) The regulations in 34 CFR part 655.

\(b\) The regulations in this part 660.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121--1125)

\[58 FR 32577, June 10, 1993\]

**§ 660.4 What definitions apply to the International Research and
Studies Program?**

The definitions in 34 CFR 655.4 apply to this program.

(Authority: U.S.C. 1121--1127)

**Subpart B---What Kinds of Projects Does the Secretary Assist Under
This Program?**

**§ 660.10 What activities does the Secretary assist?**

An applicant may apply for funds to carry out any of the following types
of activities:

\(a\) Studies and surveys to determine the need for increased or
improved instruction in---

\(1\) Modern foreign languages; and

\(2\) Area studies and other international fields needed to provide full
understanding of the places in which those languages are commonly used.

\(b\) Research and studies---

\(1\) On more effective methods of instruction and achieving competency
in modern foreign languages, area studies, or other international
fields;

\(2\) To evaluate competency in those foreign languages, area studies,
or other international fields; or

\(3\) On the application of performance tests and standards across all
areas of foreign language instruction and classroom use.

\(c\) The development and publication of specialized materials---

\(1\) For use by students and teachers of modern foreign languages, area
studies, and other international fields; and

\(2\) For use in---

\(i\) Providing such instruction and evaluation; or

\(ii\) Training individuals to provide such instruction and evaluation.

\(d\) Research, surveys, studies, or the development of instructional
materials that serve to enhance international understanding.

\(e\) Other research or material development projects that further the
purposes of the International Education Program authorized by part A of
title VI of the HEA.

\(f\) Studies and surveys to assess the use of graduates of programs
supported under title VI of the HEA by governmental, educational, and
private-sector organizations, and other studies assessing the outcomes
and effectiveness of supported programs.

\(g\) Comparative studies of the effectiveness of strategies to provide
international capabilities at institutions of higher education.

\(h\) Evaluations of the extent to which programs assisted under title
VI of the HEA that address national needs would not otherwise be
offered.

\(i\) Studies and surveys of the uses of technology in foreign language,
area studies, and international studies programs.

\(j\) Studies and evaluations of effective practices in the
dissemination of international information, materials, research,
teaching strategies, and testing techniques through the education
community, including elementary and secondary schools.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125)

\[47 FR 14124, Apr. 1, 1982, as amended at 52 FR 28424, July 29, 1987;
58 FR 32577, June 10, 1993; 64 FR 7740, Feb. 16, 1999\]

# Subpart C \[Reserved\]

**Subpart D---How Does the Secretary Make a Grant?**

**§ 660.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?**

\(a\) The Secretary evaluates an application for a research project, a
study, or a survey on the basis of the criteria in §§660.31 and 660.32.
The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum possible score for each
criterion in the application package or in a notice published in the
Federal Register.

\(b\) The Secretary evaluates an application for the development of
specialized instructional materials on the basis of the criteria in
§§660.31 and 660.33. The Secretary informs applicants of the maximum
possible score for each criterion in the application package or in a
notice published in the Federal Register.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125)

\[70 FR 13375, Mar. 21, 2005\]

**§ 660.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use for all
applications for a grant?**

The Secretary evaluates an application for a project under this program
on the basis of the criteria in this section. The Secretary informs
applicants of the maximum possible score for each criterion in the
application package or in a notice published in the Federal Register.

\(a\) Plan of operation. (See 34 CFR 655.31(a))

\(b\) Quality of key personnel. (See 34 CFR 655.31(b))

\(c\) Budget and cost effectiveness. (See 34 CFR 655.31(c))

\(d\) Evaluation plan. (See 34 CFR 655.31(d))

\(e\) Adequacy of resources. (See 34 CFR 655.31(e))

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125)

\[47 FR 14124, Apr. 1, 1982, as amended at 58 FR 32577, June 10, 1993;
70 FR 13376, Mar. 21, 2005\]

**§ 660.32 What additional selection criteria does the Secretary use for
an application for a research project, a survey, or a study?**

In addition to the criteria referred to in §660.31, the Secretary
evaluates an application for a research project, study, or survey on the
basis of the criteria in this section.

\(a\) Need for the project. The Secretary reviews each application for
information that shows---

\(1\) A need for the proposed project in the field of study on which the
project focuses; and

\(2\) That the proposed project will provide information about the
present and future needs of the United States for study in foreign
language and other international fields.

\(b\) Usefulness of expected results. The Secretary reviews each
application for information that shows the extent to which the results
of the proposed project are likely to be used by other research projects
or programs with similar objectives.

\(c\) Development of new knowledge. The Secretary reviews each
application for information that shows that the extent to which the
proposed project is likely to develop new knowledge that will contribute
to the purposes of the International Education Program authorized by
part A of title VI of the HEA.

\(d\) Formulation of problems and knowledge of related research. The
Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that
problems, questions, or hypotheses to be dealt with by the applicant---

\(1\) Are well formulated; and

\(2\) Reflect adequate knowledge of related research.

\(e\) Specificity of statement of procedures. The Secretary reviews each
application for the specificity and completeness of the statement of
procedures to be followed, including a discussion of such components as
sampling techniques, controls, data to be gathered, and statistical and
other analyses to be undertaken.

\(f\) Adequacy of methodology and scope of project. The Secretary
reviews each application for information that shows---

\(1\) The adequacy of the proposed teaching, testing, and research
methodology; and

\(2\) The size, scope, and duration of the proposed project.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125)

\[47 FR 14124, Apr. 1, 1982, as amended at 58 FR 32577, June 10, 1993;
70 FR 13376, Mar. 21, 2005\]

**§ 660.33 What additional selection criteria does the Secretary use for
an application to develop specialized instructional materials?**

In addition to the criteria referred to in §660.31, the Secretary
evaluates an application to develop specialized instructional materials
on the basis of the criteria in this section.

\(a\) Need for the project. The Secretary reviews each application for
information that shows that---

\(1\) The proposed materials are needed in the educational field of
study on which the project focuses; and

\(2\) The language or languages, the area, region, or country, or the
issues or studies for which the materials are to be developed, are of
sufficient priority and significance to the national interest to warrant
financial support by the Federal Government.

\(b\) Potential for the use of materials in other programs. The
Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the extent
to which the proposed materials may be used elsewhere in the United
States.

\(c\) Account of related materials. The Secretary reviews each
application for information that shows that---

\(1\) All existing related or similar materials have been accounted for
and the critical commentary on their adequacy is appropriate and
accurate; and

\(2\) The proposed materials will not duplicate any existing adequate
materials.

\(d\) Likelihood of achieving results. The Secretary reviews each
application for information that shows that the outlined methods and
procedures for preparing the materials are practicable and can be
expected to produce the anticipated results.

\(e\) Expected contribution to other programs. The Secretary reviews
each application for information that shows the extent to which the
proposed work may contribute significantly to strengthening, expanding,
or improving programs of foreign language studies, area studies, or
international studies in the United States.

\(f\) Description of final form of materials. The Secretary reviews each
application for information that shows a high degree of specificity in
the description of the contents and final form of the proposed
materials.

\(g\) Provisions for pretesting and revision. The Secretary reviews each
application for information that shows that adequate provision has been
made for---

\(1\) Pretesting the proposed materials; and

\(2\) If necessary, revising the proposed materials before publication.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125)

\[47 FR 14124, Apr. 1, 1982, as amended at 58 FR 32577, June 10, 1993;
70 FR 13376, Mar. 21, 2005\]

§ 660.34 What priorities may the Secretary establish?

\(a\) The Secretary may each year select for funding from among the
following priorities:

\(1\) Categories of eligible projects described in §660.10.

\(2\) Specific languages or regions for study or materials development;
for example, the Near or Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia,
Eastern Europe, Inner Asia, the Far East, Africa or Latin America, or
the languages of those regions.

\(3\) Topics of research and studies; for example, language acquisition
processes, methodology of foreign language instruction, foreign language
performance testing, or assessments of resources and needs.

\(4\) Levels of education; for example, elementary, secondary,
postsecondary or university-level education, or teacher education.

\(b\) The Secretary announces any priorities in the application notice
published in the Federal Register.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1126)

\[47 FR 14124, Apr. 1, 1982, as amended at 58 FR 32577, June 10, 1993\]

**Subpart E---What Conditions Must Be Met by a Grantee?**

**§ 660.40 What are the limitations on allowable costs?**

Funds awarded under this part may not be used for the training of
students and teachers.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125)

### GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT (GEPA)

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176883 .anchor}GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT
(GEPA)

### SECTION 427

Section 427 of GEPA requires all applicants for new awards to include in
their applications a description of the steps the applicant proposes to
take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, its
federally-assisted programs for students, teachers, and other program
beneficiaries with special needs. The provision allows applicants
discretion in developing the required description. The statute
highlights six types of barriers that can impede equitable access or
participation: *gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or
age.*

A general statement of an applicant's nondiscriminatory hiring policy is
not sufficient to meet this requirement. Applicants must identify
potential barriers and explain steps they will take to overcome these
barriers.

**[NOTES]{.underline}:**

-   **Applicants for new awards must include information in their
    applications to address this provision in order to receive funding
    under this program.**

-   **Applicants are required to address this provision by attaching a
    statement to the ED GEPA 427 Form that must be downloaded from
    Grants.gov.**

**Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176884 .anchor}Government Performance and
Results Act (GPRA)

**What is GPRA?**

The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) is a
straightforward statute that requires all federal agencies to manage
their activities with attention to the consequences of those activities.
Each agency is to clearly state what it intends to accomplish, identify
the resources required, and periodically report their progress to the
Congress. In so doing, it is expected that the GPRA will contribute to
improvements in accountability for the expenditures of public funds,
improve Congressional decision-making through more objective information
on the effectiveness of federal programs, and promote a new government
focus on results, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

**How has the Department of Education Responded to the GPRA
Requirements?**

As required by GPRA, the Department of Education has prepared a
strategic plan for 2007-2012. This plan reflects the Department's
priorities and integrates them with its mission and program authorities
and describes how the Department will work to improve education for all
children and adults in the U.S. The Department's goals, as listed in the
plan, are:

*Goal 1: Increase student achievement, reward qualified teachers, and
renew troubled schools so that every student can read and do math at
grade level by 2014, as called for by the No Child Left Behind Act.*

*Goal 2: Encourage more rigorous and advanced coursework to improve the
academic performance of our middle and high school students.*

*Goal 3: Work with colleges and universities to improve access,
affordability, and accountability, so that our higher education system
remains the world's finest.*

The performance indicators for the International Education Programs are
part of the Department's plan for meeting Goal 3.

**What is the Performance Indicator for the International Research and
Studies Program?**

The IRS Program supports surveys, studies, and instructional materials
development 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. Under the Government Performance and Results Act, the Department
will use the following measures to evaluate the success of the program
in meeting this objective.

[IRS Performance Measures]{.underline}:

> a\. Cost per successful outcome: the federal cost per successful IRS
> Program project
>
> b\. Percentage of IRS program projects judged to be successful by the
> program officer, based on a review of information provided in annual
> performance reports.
>
> c\. Number of outreach activities that are adopted or disseminated
> within a year, divided by the total number of IRS outreach activities
> conducted in the current reporting period.   

The information provided by grantees in their performance reports
submitted via the electronic International Resource Information System
(IRIS) will be the source of data for this measure.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176885 .anchor}Instructions for Completing the
IRS Application Package

###### Instructions for Completing the IRS Application Package

The IRS application consists of four parts. These parts are organized in
the same manner that the submitted application should be organized. The
parts are as follows:

**[Part I]{.underline}: 424 Forms**

Application for Federal Assistance -- (SF424)

> Department of Education Supplemental Information Form for SF424

**\*[Note]{.underline}**: **Applicants must complete the SF 424 form
first because the information you provide here is automatically inserted
into other sections of the Grants.gov application package**.

**[Part II]{.underline}**: **524 Forms**

> Department of Education Budget Summary Form -- (ED 524)

Sections A & B

\***[Note]{.underline}**: Section C -- Budget Narrative should be
included in the Budget Narrative Attachment Form, located in Part III.

**[Part III]{.underline}: Program Narrative**

[ED Abstract Form]{.underline}

[Project Narrative Attachment Form]{.underline}

[Budget Narrative Attachment Form]{.underline}

[Other Attachments Form]{.underline}

The [Department of Education Abstract Form]{.underline} is where you
attach your project abstract.

The [Project Narrative Attachment Form]{.underline} includes the
narrative section addressing the program selection criteria that will be
used to evaluate applications submitted for this competition - this
section has a strict page limit of 30 pages.

The [Budget Narrative Attachment Form]{.underline} is where you attach a
detailed line item budget and any supplemental budget information. The
budget should demonstrate and justify that all costs are reasonable and
necessary to accomplish the proposed project activities. Include a
description of the activities in the budget that respond to the
announced [competitive preference priority]{.underline}.

The [Other Attachments Form]{.underline} is where you attach appendices,
including: curricula vitae of key personnel, position descriptions for
proposed personnel for the project, timeline, and **Certification of
Eligibility** (ED80-0016) -- (*form required for persons applying as
individuals only)*.

Applicants should copy and paste the **Certification of Eligibility**
form from the document (see page 74) into Microsoft Word and save the
new documents (separate files) as either a .DOC (document) .RTF (rich
text) or .PDF (Portable Document) file in portrait format. This form can
be found in the "INSTRUCTIONS FOR STANDARD FORMS" section of the
application package. DO NOT MODIFY OR CHANGE THE CONTENTS IN ANY WAY. To
sign this document, please simply type in the name of the Principal
Investigor.Once the forms have been completed, the applicant must attach
the document as a separate files to the "Other Attachments Form" in the
Grants.gov system

**[NOTE]{.underline}**: **Please do not attach any narratives,
supporting files, or application components to the Standard Form (SF
424). Although the form accepts attachments, the Department of Education
will only review materials/files attached to the attachment forms listed
above.**

*\*All attachments must be in .DOC, .RTF, or .PDF format. Other types of
files will not be accepted.*

**[Part IV]{.underline}: Assurances, Certifications, and Survey Forms**

-   GEPA Section 427 Requirement

-   Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B)

-   Grants.gov Lobbying Form (formerly ED Form 80-0013)

-   Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

-   Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)

###### Instructions for Project Narrative

[Applicants will attach the project narrative to the **Project Narrative
Attachment Form**]{.underline}.

Please note that the project narrative is limited to **30 pages**. This
section includes the applicant's responses to the selection criteria
specified in the [Notice]{.underline} and in this package.

**Formatting**

A "page" is "8.5 x 11", on one side only, with 1" margins at the top,
bottom, and both sides. Page numbers and an identifier may be within the
1" margin. Double-space all text in the application, including titles
and headings. All text in charts, tables, graphs, footnotes, quotations,
references, and captions may be single-spaced. Applicants may use one of
the following fonts: *Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New or Arial,*
[only]{.underline}. Applications submitted in any other font (including
Times Roman and Arial Narrow) will not be accepted. Do not use anything
smaller than a 12-point font.

Before preparing the Program Narrative, applicants should review the
Dear Applicant Letter, Competition Highlights, the [Federal
Register]{.underline} notice (Notice), and program statute for specific
guidance and requirements. Note that applications will be evaluated
according to the specific selection criteria specified in the
[Notice]{.underline} and this package.

The Secretary evaluates an application on the basis of the broad
criteria in 34 CFR Part 75, sections 75.209(a) and 75.210 of the
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). Please
see "Selection Criteria" in the [Federal Register]{.underline} Notice.

To facilitate the review of the application, provide responses to the
following selection criteria in the following order:

**1. NEED FOR THE PROJECT (10 points)**

In evaluating this project, under this criterion, please consider the
following questions:

a\) Is there a need for the proposed research or study in the
educational field to be served?

b\) If the project concerns an assessment of needs in any of the areas
mandated under Section 605, is the project likely to be helpful in
determining present or future needs in foreign language and other fields
in the context of the national interest of the United States?

**2. USEFULNESS OF EXPECTED RESULTS (10 points)**

Please consider the following questions:

a\) Do the anticipated research results have a good potential for being
utilized by other projects or programs for similar educational purposes?

b\) Are the anticipated research results \--if pertinent\-- replicable?

**3. DEVELOPMENT OF NEW KNOWLEDGE (10 points)**

a\) To what extent can the proposed activity be expected to develop new
knowledge, which will contribute to the purposes of the International
Educations programs (under Title VI, Part A, Higher Education Act)?

**4. FORMULATION OF PROBLEMS AND KNOWLEDGE OF RELATED RESEARCH (10
points)**

a\) Are the problems, questions, or hypotheses to be dealt with
well-formulated?

b\) Does this formulation reflect adequate knowledge of other, past or
on-going, related research?

**5. SPECIFICITY OF STATEMENT OF PROCEDURES (5 points)**

a\) Is the statement of procedures to be followed adequate and specific
(including whenever applicable, information on sampling techniques,
controls, data to be gathered, and/or statistical and other analyses to
be made)?

**6. ADEQUACY OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE OF PROJECT (10 points)**

a\) Are the proposed research, teaching or testing methods appropriate
to the aims of this project and are they adequate to achieve the
expected results?

b\) Are the size, scope, and duration of the project sufficient so as to
secure meaningful research results?

**7. PLAN OF OPERATION (10 points)**

a\) Does the design of the project show high quality?

b\) How effective is the plan of management? To what extent will it
ensure proper and efficient administration?

c\) Is there a clear description of how the objectives of the project
relate to the purpose of the (Section 605) program?

d\) In what way does the applicant plan to use its resources and
personnel to achieve each objective?

e\) To what extent will the applicant provide equal access treatment for
eligible members of racial and ethnic minority groups, women,
handicapped persons, and the elderly?

**8. QUALITY OF PERSONNEL (10 points)**

a\) Is there evidence of the project director\'s (or principal
investigator\'s) professional competence and experience to direct this
research?

b\) Is there evidence of the qualifications of the other key personnel,
if any, to participate in the project?

c\) Is the amount of time that the persons referred to under (a) and
(b), above, plan to commit to the project appropriate to the project\'s
needs?

d\) To what extent does the applicant, as part of its non-discriminatory
employment practices, encourage applications for employment from members
of groups that have been traditionally under-represented, such as
members of ethnic minority groups, women, handicapped persons, and the
elderly?

**9. BUDGET AND COST EFFECTIVENESS (5 points)**

a\) Is the proposed budget adequate to support the proposed project
activities?

b\) Are the costs reasonable in relation to the objectives of the
project?

**10. EVALULATION PLAN (15 points)**

a\) Does the application show methods of evaluation that are appropriate
for the project and, to the extent possible, are the objective(s) and
the product data quantifiable?

11\. ADEQUACY OF RESOURCES (5 points)

a\) Does the applicant have adequate facilities to conduct the project?

b\) Are the equipment and supplies, which the applicant plans to use
adequate?

12\. COMPETITIVE PREFERENCE PRIORITY (award up to 5 points)

\(a\) The evaluation of instructional materials and foreign language
assessments, including those instructional materials and assessments
produced with funds from Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965,
as amended, and published in print or electronic media, to determine
their efficacy in improving teaching and learning in one or more of the
following critical language areas: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
Russian, as well as Indic, Iranian, and Turkic language families; or

\(b\) The update, expansion, or consolidation of existing foreign
language and international studies web-based databases and the
evaluation of the materials that are disseminated through those
databases, including user comments.

###### Instructions for Standard Forms

● Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424)

**●** Department of Education Supplemental Form for the SF 424

● Department of Education Budget Summary Form (ED 524)

● Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)

**●** Survey Instructions on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

**●** Certification of Eligibility

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176886 .anchor}INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424

## INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated
to average 60 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining
the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork
Reduction Project (0348-0043), Washington, DC 20503.

**PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.**

> This is a standard form (including the continuation sheet) required
> for use as a cover sheet for submission of preapplications and
> applications and related information under discretionary programs.
> Some of the items are required and some are optional at the discretion
> of the applicant or the Federal agency (agency). Required items are
> identified with an asterisk on the form and are specified in the
> instructions below. In addition to the instructions provided below,
> applicants must consult agency instructions to determine specific
> requirements.

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|   | Agency, if     |                |   | characters District Number, |
|   | any.           |                |   | e.g., CA-12 for California  |
|   |                |                |   | 12^th^ district, NC-103 for |
|   |                |                |   | North Carolina's 103^rd^    |
|   |                |                |   | district.                   |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   | -   If all congressional    |
|   |                |                |   |     districts in a state    |
|   |                |                |   |     are affected, enter     |
|   |                |                |   |     "all" for the district  |
|   |                |                |   |     number, e.g., MD-all    |
|   |                |                |   |     for all congressional   |
|   |                |                |   |     districts in Maryland.  |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   | -   If nationwide, i.e. all |
|   |                |                |   |     districts within all    |
|   |                |                |   |     states are affected,    |
|   |                |                |   |     enter US-all.           |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   | -   If the program/project  |
|   |                |                |   |     is outside the US,      |
|   |                |                |   |     enter 00-000.           |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
| 5 | **Federal      |                |   |                             |
| b | Award          |                |   |                             |
| . | Identifier**:  |                |   |                             |
|   | For new        |                |   |                             |
|   | applications   |                |   |                             |
|   | leave blank.   |                |   |                             |
|   | For a          |                |   |                             |
|   | continuation   |                |   |                             |
|   | or revision to |                |   |                             |
|   | an existing    |                |   |                             |
|   | award, enter   |                |   |                             |
|   | the previously |                |   |                             |
|   | assigned       |                |   |                             |
|   | Federal award  |                |   |                             |
|   | identifier     |                |   |                             |
|   | number. If a   |                |   |                             |
|   | cha            |                |   |                             |
|   | nged/corrected |                |   |                             |
|   | application,   |                |   |                             |
|   | enter the      |                |   |                             |
|   | Federal        |                |   |                             |
|   | Identifier in  |                |   |                             |
|   | accordance     |                |   |                             |
|   | with agency    |                |   |                             |
|   | instructions.  |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
| 6 | **Date         |                |   |                             |
| \ | Received by    |                |   |                             |
| . | State:** Leave |                |   |                             |
|   | this field     |                |   |                             |
|   | blank. This    |                |   |                             |
|   | date will be   |                |   |                             |
|   | assigned by    |                |   |                             |
|   | the State, if  |                |   |                             |
|   | applicable.    |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
| 7 | **State        |                |   |                             |
| \ | Application    |                |   |                             |
| . | Identifier:**  |                |   |                             |
|   | Leave this     |                |   |                             |
|   | field blank.   |                |   |                             |
|   | This           |                |   |                             |
|   | identifier     |                |   |                             |
|   | will be        |                |   |                             |
|   | assigned by    |                |   |                             |
|   | the State, if  |                |   |                             |
|   | applicable.    |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
| 8 | **Applicant    |                |   |                             |
| \ | Information**: |                |   |                             |
| . | Enter the      |                |   |                             |
|   | following in   |                |   |                             |
|   | accordance     |                |   |                             |
|   | with agency    |                |   |                             |
|   | instructions:  |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | **a. Legal     |                |   |                             |
|   | Name**:        |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required):    |                |   |                             |
|   | Enter the      |                |   |                             |
|   | legal name of  |                |   |                             |
|   | applicant that |                |   |                             |
|   | will undertake |                |   |                             |
|   | the assistance |                |   |                             |
|   | activity. This |                |   |                             |
|   | is the name    |                |   |                             |
|   | that the       |                |   |                             |
|   | organization   |                |   |                             |
|   | has registered |                |   |                             |
|   | with the       |                |   |                             |
|   | Central        |                |   |                             |
|   | Contractor     |                |   |                             |
|   | Registry.      |                |   |                             |
|   | Information on |                |   |                             |
|   | registering    |                |   |                             |
|   | with CCR may   |                |   |                             |
|   | be obtained by |                |   |                             |
|   | visiting the   |                |   |                             |
|   | Grants.gov     |                |   |                             |
|   | website.       |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                | 1 | **Proposed Project Start    |
|   |                |                | 7 | and End Dates**: (Required) |
|   |                |                | \ | Enter the proposed start    |
|   |                |                | . | date and end date of the    |
|   |                |                |   | project.                    |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   | **b.           |                |   |                             |
|   | Emp            |                |   |                             |
|   | loyer/Taxpayer |                |   |                             |
|   | Number         |                |   |                             |
|   | (EIN/TIN):**   |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required):    |                |   |                             |
|   | Enter the      |                |   |                             |
|   | Employer or    |                |   |                             |
|   | Taxpayer       |                |   |                             |
|   | Identification |                |   |                             |
|   | Number (EIN or |                |   |                             |
|   | TIN) as        |                |   |                             |
|   | assigned by    |                |   |                             |
|   | the Internal   |                |   |                             |
|   | Revenue        |                |   |                             |
|   | Service. If    |                |   |                             |
|   | your           |                |   |                             |
|   | organization   |                |   |                             |
|   | is not in the  |                |   |                             |
|   | US, enter      |                |   |                             |
|   | 44-4444444.    |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                | 1 | **Estimated Funding:**      |
|   |                |                | 8 | (Required) Enter the amount |
|   |                |                | \ | requested or to be          |
|   |                |                | . | contributed during the      |
|   |                |                |   | first funding/budget period |
|   |                |                |   | by each contributor. Value  |
|   |                |                |   | of in-kind contributions    |
|   |                |                |   | should be included on       |
|   |                |                |   | appropriate lines, as       |
|   |                |                |   | applicable. If the action   |
|   |                |                |   | will result in a dollar     |
|   |                |                |   | change to an existing       |
|   |                |                |   | award, indicate only the    |
|   |                |                |   | amount of the change. For   |
|   |                |                |   | decreases, enclose the      |
|   |                |                |   | amounts in parentheses.     |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   | **c.           |                |   |                             |
|   | Organizational |                |   |                             |
|   | DUNS**:        |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required)     |                |   |                             |
|   | Enter the      |                |   |                             |
|   | organization's |                |   |                             |
|   | DUNS or DUNS+4 |                |   |                             |
|   | number         |                |   |                             |
|   | received from  |                |   |                             |
|   | Dun and        |                |   |                             |
|   | Bradstreet.    |                |   |                             |
|   | Information on |                |   |                             |
|   | obtaining a    |                |   |                             |
|   | DUNS number    |                |   |                             |
|   | may be         |                |   |                             |
|   | obtained by    |                |   |                             |
|   | visiting the   |                |   |                             |
|   | Grants.gov     |                |   |                             |
|   | website.       |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   | **d.           |                |   |                             |
|   | Address**:     |                |   |                             |
|   | Enter the      |                |   |                             |
|   | complete       |                |   |                             |
|   | address as     |                |   |                             |
|   | follows:       |                |   |                             |
|   | Street address |                |   |                             |
|   | (Line 1        |                |   |                             |
|   | required),     |                |   |                             |
|   | City           |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required),    |                |   |                             |
|   | County, State  |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required, if  |                |   |                             |
|   | country is     |                |   |                             |
|   | US), Province, |                |   |                             |
|   | Country        |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required),    |                |   |                             |
|   | Zip/Postal     |                |   |                             |
|   | Code           |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required, if  |                |   |                             |
|   | country is     |                |   |                             |
|   | US).           |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                | 1 | **Is Application Subject to |
|   |                |                | 9 | Review by State Under       |
|   |                |                | \ | Executive Order 12372       |
|   |                |                | . | Process?** Applicants       |
|   |                |                |   | should contact the State    |
|   |                |                |   | Single Point of Contact     |
|   |                |                |   | (SPOC) for Federal          |
|   |                |                |   | Executive Order 12372 to    |
|   |                |                |   | determine whether the       |
|   |                |                |   | application is subject to   |
|   |                |                |   | the State intergovernmental |
|   |                |                |   | review process. Select the  |
|   |                |                |   | appropriate box. If "a." is |
|   |                |                |   | selected, enter the date    |
|   |                |                |   | the application was         |
|   |                |                |   | submitted to the State      |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   | **e.           |                |   |                             |
|   | Organizational |                |   |                             |
|   | Unit:** Enter  |                |   |                             |
|   | the name of    |                |   |                             |
|   | the primary    |                |   |                             |
|   | organizational |                |   |                             |
|   | unit (and      |                |   |                             |
|   | department or  |                |   |                             |
|   | division, if   |                |   |                             |
|   | a              |                |   |                             |
|   | pplicable**)** |                |   |                             |
|   | that will      |                |   |                             |
|   | undertake the  |                |   |                             |
|   | assistance     |                |   |                             |
|   | activity, if   |                |   |                             |
|   | applicable.    |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   | **f. Name and  |                |   |                             |
|   | contact        |                |   |                             |
|   | information of |                |   |                             |
|   | person to be   |                |   |                             |
|   | contacted on   |                |   |                             |
|   | matters        |                |   |                             |
|   | involving this |                |   |                             |
|   | application**: |                |   |                             |
|   | Enter the name |                |   |                             |
|   | (First and     |                |   |                             |
|   | last name      |                |   |                             |
|   | required),     |                |   |                             |
|   | organizational |                |   |                             |
|   | affiliation    |                |   |                             |
|   | (if affiliated |                |   |                             |
|   | with an        |                |   |                             |
|   | organization   |                |   |                             |
|   | other than the |                |   |                             |
|   | applicant      |                |   |                             |
|   | organization), |                |   |                             |
|   | telephone      |                |   |                             |
|   | number         |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required),    |                |   |                             |
|   | fax number,    |                |   |                             |
|   | and email      |                |   |                             |
|   | address        |                |   |                             |
|   | (Required) of  |                |   |                             |
|   | the person to  |                |   |                             |
|   | contact on     |                |   |                             |
|   | matters        |                |   |                             |
|   | related to     |                |   |                             |
|   | this           |                |   |                             |
|   | application.   |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                | 2 | **Is the Applicant          |
|   |                |                | 0 | Delinquent on any Federal   |
|   |                |                | \ | Debt?** (Required) Select   |
|   |                |                | . | the appropriate box. This   |
|   |                |                |   | question applies to the     |
|   |                |                |   | applicant organization, not |
|   |                |                |   | the person who signs as the |
|   |                |                |   | authorized representative.  |
|   |                |                |   | Categories of debt include  |
|   |                |                |   | delinquent audit            |
|   |                |                |   | disallowances, loans and    |
|   |                |                |   | taxes.                      |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   | If yes, include an          |
|   |                |                |   | explanation on the          |
|   |                |                |   | continuation sheet.         |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
| 9 | Type of        |                | 2 | **Authorized                |
| \ | Applicant:     |                | 1 | Representative**:           |
| . | (Required)     |                | \ | (Required) To be signed and |
|   |                |                | . | dated by the authorized     |
|   | Select up to   |                |   | representative of the       |
|   | three          |                |   | applicant organization.     |
|   | applicant      |                |   | Enter the name (First and   |
|   | type(s) in     |                |   | last name required) title   |
|   | accordance     |                |   | (Required), telephone       |
|   | with agency    |                |   | number (Required), fax      |
|   | instructions.  |                |   | number, and email address   |
|   |                |                |   | (Required) of the person    |
|   |                |                |   | authorized to sign for the  |
|   |                |                |   | applicant.                  |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   | A copy of the governing     |
|   |                |                |   | body's authorization for    |
|   |                |                |   | you to sign this            |
|   |                |                |   | application as the official |
|   |                |                |   | representative must be on   |
|   |                |                |   | file in the applicant's     |
|   |                |                |   | office. (Certain Federal    |
|   |                |                |   | agencies may require that   |
|   |                |                |   | this authorization be       |
|   |                |                |   | submitted as part of the    |
|   |                |                |   | application.)               |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   | A.  State      | L.  Nonprofit  |   |                             |
|   |     Government |     with 501C3 |   |                             |
|   |                |     IRS Status |   |                             |
|   | ```{=html}     |     (Other     |   |                             |
|   | <!-- -->       |     than       |   |                             |
|   | ```            |                |   |                             |
|   | A.  County     |    Institution |   |                             |
|   |     Government |     of Higher  |   |                             |
|   |                |     Education) |   |                             |
|   | B.  City or    |                |   |                             |
|   |     Township   | M.  Nonprofit  |   |                             |
|   |     Government |     without    |   |                             |
|   |                |     501C3 IRS  |   |                             |
|   | C.  Special    |     Status     |   |                             |
|   |     District   |     (Other     |   |                             |
|   |     Government |     than       |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | D.  Regional   |    Institution |   |                             |
|   |                |     of Higher  |   |                             |
|   |   Organization |     Education) |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | E.  U.S.       | N.  Private    |   |                             |
|   |     Territory  |                |   |                             |
|   |     or         |    Institution |   |                             |
|   |     Possession |     of Higher  |   |                             |
|   |                |     Education  |   |                             |
|   | F              |                |   |                             |
|   | .  Independent | O.  Individual |   |                             |
|   |     School     |                |   |                             |
|   |     District   | P.  For-Profit |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | G.             |   Organization |   |                             |
|   |   Public/State |     (Other     |   |                             |
|   |     Controlled |     than Small |   |                             |
|   |                |     Business)  |   |                             |
|   |    Institution |                |   |                             |
|   |     of Higher  | Q.  Small      |   |                             |
|   |     Education  |     Business   |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | H.             | R.  Hi         |   |                             |
|   |  Indian/Native | spanic-serving |   |                             |
|   |     American   |                |   |                             |
|   |     Tribal     |    Institution |   |                             |
|   |     Government |                |   |                             |
|   |     (Federally | S.             |   |                             |
|   |                |   Historically |   |                             |
|   |    Recognized) |     Black      |   |                             |
|   |                |     Colleges   |   |                             |
|   | I.             |     and        |   |                             |
|   |  Indian/Native |                |   |                             |
|   |     American   |   Universities |   |                             |
|   |     Tribal     |     (HBCUs)    |   |                             |
|   |     Government |                |   |                             |
|   |     (Other     | T.  Tribally   |   |                             |
|   |     than       |     Controlled |   |                             |
|   |     Federally  |     Colleges   |   |                             |
|   |                |     and        |   |                             |
|   |    Recognized) |                |   |                             |
|   |                |   Universities |   |                             |
|   | J.             |     (TCCUs)    |   |                             |
|   |  Indian/Native |                |   |                             |
|   |     American   | U.  Alaska     |   |                             |
|   |     Tribally   |     Native and |   |                             |
|   |     Designated |     Native     |   |                             |
|   |                |     Hawaiian   |   |                             |
|   |   Organization |     Serving    |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   | K.             |   Institutions |   |                             |
|   |  Public/Indian |                |   |                             |
|   |     Housing    | V.             |   |                             |
|   |     Authority  |   Non-domestic |   |                             |
|   |                |     (non-US)   |   |                             |
|   |                |     Entity     |   |                             |
|   |                |                |   |                             |
|   |                | W.  Other      |   |                             |
|   |                |     (specify)  |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+
|   |                |                |   |                             |
+---+----------------+----------------+---+-----------------------------+

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176887 .anchor}INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION FOR SF 424

# INSTRUCTIONS FOR

# DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SF 424

a.  **Project Director.** Name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and
    e-mail address of the person to be contacted on matters involving
    this application.

**2. Novice Applicant.** Check **"Yes"** or "**No**" only if assistance
is being requested under a program that gives special consideration to
novice applicants. Otherwise, **leave blank.**

Check "**Yes"** if you meet the requirements for novice applicants
specified in the regulations in 34 CFR 75.225 and included on the
attached page entitled "Definitions for Department of Education
Supplemental Information for SF 424." By checking "Yes" the applicant
certifies that it meets these novice applicant requirements. Check
"**No**" if you do not meet the requirements for novice applicants**.**

**3. Human Subjects Research.** (See I. A. "Definitions" in attached
page entitled "Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental
Information For SF 424.")

**If Not Human Subjects Research.** Check "**No**" if research
activities involving human subjects are not planned at any time during
the proposed project period. The remaining parts of Item 3 are then not
applicable.

**If Human Subjects Research.** Check "**Yes**" if research activities
involving human subjects are planned at any time during the proposed
project period, either at the applicant organization or at any other
performance site or collaborating institution. Check "**Yes**" even if
the research is exempt from the regulations for the protection of human
subjects. (See I. B. "Exemptions" in attached page entitled "Definitions
for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF 424.")

**3a. If Human Subjects Research is Exempt from the Human Subjects
Regulations.** Check "**Yes**" if all the research activities proposed
are designated to be exempt from the regulations. Insert the exemption
number(s) corresponding to one or more of the six exemption categories
listed in I. B. "Exemptions." In addition, follow the instructions in
II. A. "Exempt Research Narrative" in the attached page entitled
"Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental Information For SF
424."

**3a. If Human Subjects Research is Not Exempt from Human Subjects
Regulations.** Check "**No**" if some or all of the planned research
activities are covered (not exempt). In addition, follow the
instructions in II. B. "Nonexempt Research Narrative" in the page
entitled "Definitions for Department of Education Supplemental
Information For SF 424

**3a. Human Subjects Assurance Number.** If the applicant has an
approved Federal Wide (FWA) on file with the Office for Human Research
Protections (OHRP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that
covers the specific activity, insert the number in the space provided.
If the applicant does not have an approved assurance on file with OHRP,
enter "None." In this case, the applicant, by signature on the SF-424,
is declaring that it will comply with 34 CFR 97 and proceed to obtain
the human subjects assurance upon request by the designated ED official.
If the application is recommended/selected for funding, the designated
ED official will request that the applicant obtain the assurance within
30 days after the specific formal request.

**Note about Institutional Review Board Approval.** ED does not require
certification of Institutional Review Board approval with the
application. However, if an application that involves non-exempt human
subjects research is recommended/selected for funding, the designated ED
official will request that the applicant obtain and send the
certification to ED within 30 days after the formal request.

## Paperwork Burden Statement. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1890-0017. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average between 15 and 45 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4700. If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form write directly to: Joyce I. Mays, Application Control Center, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12^th^ Street, S.W. Room 7076, Washington, D.C. 20202-4260.

DEFINITIONS FOR

# DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SF 424

**(Attachment to Instructions for Supplemental Information for SF 424)**

# 

Definitions:

**Novice Applicant (See 34 CFR 75.225)**. For discretionary grant
programs under which the Secretary gives special consideration to novice
applications, a novice applicant means any applicant for a grant from ED
that---

-   Has never received a grant or subgrant under the program from which
    it seeks funding;

-   Has never been a member of a group application, submitted in
    accordance with 34 CFR 75.127-75.129, that received a grant under
    the program from which it seeks funding; and

-   Has not had an active discretionary grant from the Federal
    government in the five years before the deadline date for
    applications under the program. For the purposes of this
    requirement, a grant is active until the end of the grant's project
    or funding period, including any extensions of those periods that
    extend the grantee's authority to obligate funds.

In the case of a group application submitted in accordance with 34 CFR
75.127-75.129, a group includes only parties that meet the requirements
listed above.

PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS IN RESEARCH

**I. Definitions and Exemptions**

A. Definitions.

A research activity involves human subjects if the activity is research,
as defined in the Department's regulations, and the research activity
will involve use of human subjects, as defined in the regulations.

---Research

The ED Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects, Title 34, Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 97, define research as "a systematic
investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation,
designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge." *If an
activity follows a deliberate plan whose purpose is to develop or
contribute to generalizable knowledge it is research.* Activities which
meet this definition constitute research whether or not they are
conducted or supported under a program that is considered research for
other purposes. For example, some demonstration and service programs may
include research activities.

---Human Subject

The regulations define human subject as "a living individual about whom
an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research
obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the
individual, or (2) identifiable private information." *(1) If an
activity involves obtaining information about a living person by
manipulating that person or that person's environment, as might occur
when a new instructional technique is tested, or by communicating or
interacting with the individual, as occurs with surveys and interviews,
the definition of human subject is met. (2) If an activity involves
obtaining private information about a living person in such a way that
the information can be linked to that individual (the identity of the
subject is or may be readily determined by the investigator or
associated with the information), the definition of human subject is
met.* \[Private information includes information about behavior that
occurs in a context in which an individual can reasonably expect that no
observation or recording is taking place, and information which has been
provided for specific purposes by an individual and which the individual
can reasonably expect will not be made public (for example, a school
health record).\]

B. Exemptions.

Research activities in which the **[only]{.underline}** involvement of
human subjects will be in one or more of the following six categories of
**exemptions** are not covered by the regulations:

\(1\) Research conducted in established or commonly accepted educational
settings, involving normal educational practices, such as (a) research
on regular and special education instructional strategies, or (b)
research on the effectiveness of or the comparison among instructional
techniques, curricula, or classroom management methods.

\(2\) Research involving the use of educational tests cognitive,
diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview
procedures or observation of public behavior, unless: (a) information
obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects can be
identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects; and
(b) any disclosure of the human subjects' responses outside the research
could reasonably place the subjects at risk of criminal or civil
liability or be damaging to the subjects' financial standing,
employability, or reputation. ***If the subjects are children, exemption
2 applies only to research involving educational tests and observations
of research involving educational tests and observations of public
behavior when the investigator(s) do not participate in the activities
being observed. Exemption 2 does not apply if children are surveyed or
interviewed or if the research involves observation of public behavior
and the investigator(s) participate in the activities being observed.***
\[Children are defined as persons who have not attained the legal age
for consent to treatments or procedures involved in the research, under
the applicable law or jurisdiction in which the research will be
conducted.\]

\(3\) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive,
diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview
procedures or observation of public behavior that is not exempt under
section (2) above, if the human subjects are elected or appointed public
officials or candidates for public office; or federal statute(s)
require(s) without exception that the confidentiality of the personally
identifiable information will be maintained throughout the research and
thereafter.

\(4\) Research involving the collection or study of existing data,
documents, records, pathological specimens, or diagnostic specimens, if
these sources are publicly available or if the information is recorded
by the investigator in a manner that subjects cannot be identified,
directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects.

\(5\) Research and demonstration projects which are conducted by or
subject to the approval of department or agency heads, and which are
designed to study, evaluate, or otherwise examine: (a) public benefit or
service programs; (b) procedures for obtaining benefits or services
under those programs; (c) possible changes in or alternatives to those
programs or procedures; or (d) possible changes in methods or levels of
payment for benefits or services under those programs.

\(6\) Taste and food quality evaluation and consumer acceptance studies,
(a) if wholesome foods without additives are consumed or (b) if a food
is consumed that contains a food ingredient at or below the level and
for a use found to be safe, or agricultural chemical or environmental
contaminant at or below the level found to be safe, by the Food and Drug
Administration or approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the
Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture. II. Instructions for Exempt and Nonexempt Human Subjects
Research Narratives If the applicant marked "Yes" for Item 3 of
Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, the
applicant must provide a human subjects "exempt research" or "nonexempt
research" narrative. Insert the narrative(s) in the space provided. If
you have multiple projects and need to provide more than one narrative,
be sure to label each set of responses as to the project they address.

A. Exempt Research Narrative.

If you marked "Yes" for item 3 a. and designated exemption numbers(s),
provide the "exempt research" narrative. The narrative must contain
sufficient information about the involvement of human subjects in the
proposed research to allow a determination by ED that the designated
exemption(s) are appropriate. The narrative must be succinct.

B. Nonexempt Research Narrative.

If you marked "No" for item 3 a. you must provide the "nonexempt
research" narrative. The narrative must address the following seven
points. Although no specific page limitation applies to this section of
the application, be succinct.

\(1\) **Human Subjects Involvement and Characteristics:** Provide a
detailed description of the proposed involvement of human subjects.
Describe the characteristics of the subject population, including their
anticipated number, age range, and health status. Identify the criteria
for inclusion or exclusion of any subpopulation. Explain the rationale
for the involvement of special classes of subjects, such as children,
children with disabilities, adults with disabilities, persons with
mental disabilities, pregnant women, prisoners, institutionalized
individuals, or others who are likely to be vulnerable.

\(2\) **Sources of Materials:** Identify the sources of research
material obtained from individually identifiable living human subjects
in the form of specimens, records, or data. Indicate whether the
material or data will be obtained specifically for research purposes or
whether use will be made of existing specimens, records, or data.

\(3\) **Recruitment and Informed Consent:** Describe plans for the
recruitment of subjects and the consent procedures to be followed.
Include the circumstances under which consent will be sought and
obtained, who will seek it, the nature of the information to be provided
to prospective subjects, and the method of documenting consent. State if
the Institutional Review Board (IRB) has authorized a modification or
waiver of the elements of consent or the requirement for documentation
of consent.

\(4\) **Potential Risks:** Describe potential risks (physical,
psychological, social, legal, or other) and assess their likelihood and
seriousness. Where appropriate, describe alternative treatments and
procedures that might be advantageous to the subjects.

\(5\) **Protection Against Risk:** Describe the procedures for
protecting against or minimizing potential risks, including risks to
confidentiality, and assess their likely effectiveness. Where
appropriate, discuss provisions for ensuring necessary medical or
professional intervention in the event of adverse effects to the
subjects. Also, where appropriate, describe the provisions for
monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of the subjects.

\(6\) **Importance of the Knowledge to be Gained:** Discuss the
importance of the knowledge gained or to be gained as a result of the
proposed research. Discuss why the risks to subjects are reasonable in
relation to the anticipated benefits to subjects and in relation to the
importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result.

\(7\) **Collaborating Site(s)**: If research involving human subjects
will take place at collaborating site(s) or other performance site(s),
name the sites and briefly describe their involvement or role in the
research.

**Copies of the Department of Education's Regulations for the Protection
of Human Subjects, 34 CFR Part 97 and other pertinent materials on the
protection of human subjects in research are available from the Grants
Policy and Oversight Staff, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, U.S.
Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-4250, telephone: (202)
245-6120, and on the U.S. Department of Education's Protection of Human
Subjects in Research Web Site:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/OCFO/humansub.html**

NOTE: The State Applicant Identifier on the SF 424 is for State Use
only. Please complete it on the OMB Standard 424 in the upper right
corner of the form (if applicable).

**Instructions for ED 524**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176888 .anchor}Instructions for ED 524

[General Instructions]{.underline}

This form is used to apply to individual U.S. Department of Education
(ED) discretionary grant programs. Unless directed otherwise, provide
the same budget information for each year of the multi-year funding
request. Pay attention to applicable program specific instructions, if
attached. Please consult with your Business Office prior to submitting
this form.

[Section A - Budget Summary]{.underline}

[U.S. Department of Education Funds]{.underline}

All applicants must complete Section A and provide a breakdown by the
applicable budget categories shown in lines 1-11.

Lines 1-11, columns (a)-(e): For each project year for which funding is
requested, show the total amount requested for each applicable budget
category.

Lines 1-11, column (f): Show the multi-year total for each budget
category. If funding is requested for only one project year, leave this
column blank.

Line 12, columns (a)-(e): Show the total budget request for each project
year for which funding is requested.

Line 12, column (f): Show the total amount requested for all project
years. If funding is requested for only one year, leave this space
blank.

Indirect Cost Information:\
If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs on line 10, this
information is to be completed by your Business Office. (1): Indicate
whether or not your organization has an Indirect Cost Rate Agreement
that was approved by the Federal government. (2): If you checked "yes"
in (1), indicate in (2) the beginning and ending dates covered by the
Indirect Cost Rate Agreement. In addition, indicate whether ED or
another Federal agency (Other) issued the approved agreement. If you
check "Other," specify the name of the Federal agency that issued the
approved agreement. (3): If you are applying for a grant under a
Restricted Rate Program (34 CFR 75.563 or 76.563), indicate whether you
are using a restricted indirect cost rate that is included on your
approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement or whether you are using a
restricted indirect cost rate that complies with 34 CFR 76.564(c)(2).
Note: State or Local government agencies may not use the provision for a
restricted indirect cost rate specified in 34 CFR 76.564(c)(2). Check
only one response. Leave blank, if this item is not applicable.

####### 

####### 

####### Section B - Budget Summary

[Non-Federal Funds]{.underline}

If you are required to provide or volunteer to provide matching funds or
other non-Federal resources to the project, these should be shown for
each applicable budget category on lines 1‑11 of Section B.

Lines 1-11, columns (a)-(e): For each project year, for which matching
funds or other contributions are provided, show the total contribution
for each applicable budget category.

Lines 1-11, column (f): Show the multi-year total for each budget
category. If non-Federal contributions are provided for only one year,
leave this column blank.

Line 12, columns (a)-(e): Show the total matching or other contribution
for each project year.

Line 12, column (f): Show the total amount to be contributed for all
years of the multi-year project. If non-Federal contributions are
provided for only one year, leave this space blank.

[Section C - Budget Narrative \[Attach separate sheet(s)\]]{.underline}

[Pay attention to applicable program specific instructions,\
if attached.]{.underline}

1.  Provide an itemized budget breakdown, and justification by project
    year, for each budget category listed in Sections A and B. For grant
    projects that will be divided into two or more separately budgeted
    major activities or sub-projects, show for each budget category of a
    project year the breakdown of the specific expenses attributable to
    each sub-project or activity.

2.  If applicable to this program, provide the rate and base on which
    fringe benefits are calculated.

3.  If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs on line 10,
    this information is to be completed by your Business Office. Specify
    the estimated amount of the base to which the indirect cost rate is
    applied and the total indirect expense. Depending on the grant
    program to which you are applying and/or your approved Indirect Cost
    Rate Agreement, some direct cost budget categories in your grant
    application budget may not be included in the base and multiplied by
    your indirect cost rate. For example, you must multiply the indirect
    cost rates of "Training grants\" (34 CFR 75.562) and grants under
    programs with "Supplement not Supplant" requirements (\"Restricted
    Rate\" programs) by a "modified total direct cost" (MTDC) base (34
    CFR 75.563 or 76.563). Please indicate which costs are included and
    which costs are excluded from the base to which the indirect cost
    rate is applied.

> When calculating indirect costs (line 10) for \"Training grants\" or
> grants under \"Restricted Rate\" programs, you must refer to the
> information and examples on ED's website at:
> [http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html]{.underline}.
>
> You may also contact (202) 377-3838 for additional information
> regarding calculating indirect cost rates or general indirect cost
> rate information.

4.  Provide other explanations or comments you deem necessary.

Paperwork Burden Statement

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are
required to respond to a collection of information unless such
collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control
number for this information collection is **1890-0004**. The time
required to complete this information collection is estimated to vary
from 13 to 22 hours per response, with an average of 17.5 hours per
response, including the time to review instructions, search existing
data sources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the
information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy
of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please
write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4651. If
you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual
submission of this form, write directly to (insert program office), U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.
20202.

###### Instructions for Budget Summary Form and Itemized Line Item Budget

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176889 .anchor}Instructions for Budget Summary
and Itemized Budget

**[NOTE]{.underline}**: Applicants to the IRS program must submit (1) a
budget information form to categorize requested funds (ED Form 524,
Section A & B), **and** (2) a detailed line item budget with narrative
justification.

**[The budget summary]{.underline}** is to be included on the "Budget
Information- Non-Construction Program" (ED Form 524). The applicant must
complete both Sections A & B.

**Both the detailed line item budget AND the accompanying budget
narrative for each year funding being requested** should be included in
"Budget Narrative Attachment Form," which requests information on the
applicant's financial plan for carrying out the project**. [You should
also asterisk items on the detailed budget that related to the announced
priority for FY 2008]{.underline}.**

Applicants should describe how all costs support project activities. For
each line item, provide detailed costs and narrative justification to
support your request. Please check all figures and combined totals and
compare the line item budget figures to those on the ED Form 524 for
both Sections A & B.

Among the costs that may be supported with grant funds are:

1.  [Personnel]{.underline}: Enter only the project personnel salaries
    and wages. \[Fees and expenses for consultants should be included on
    line 8 -- "Other".\] The budget should include the total commitment
    of time and the total salary to be charged to the project for each
    key staff person. A breakdown of project personnel should include:
    position titles, specific time commitments to project for each staff
    person in days/months or in percentage, and other relevant
    information.

2.  [Fringe Benefits]{.underline}: Enter the amount of fringe benefits.
    The organization's or institution's normal fringe benefit
    contribution may be charged to the project. Leave this blank if
    fringe benefits applicable to direct salaries and wages are treated
    as part of the indirect costs. In the budget, include an explanation
    and appropriate justification if the normal fringe benefit
    contribution exceeds 20 percent of salaries.

3.  [Travel]{.underline}: Provide the costs for project personnel.
    \[Consultants' travel should be included on line 8 -- "Other"\]
    Indicate the number of people traveling, whether they are faculty or
    administrative personnel, their destination, and a breakdown of
    travel costs. Transportation costs should not exceed economy
    airfare. Foreign travel may be authorized under the grant for
    itineraries that are in compliance with the Fly America Act. Per
    diem costs are allowable for project-related travel, in accordance
    with OMB Circular A-21, J.48c.

4.  [Equipment]{.underline}: Provide the cost for property charged to
    the grant having a useful life of more than one year and an
    acquisition cost of \$5,000 or more per unit.

5.  [Supplies]{.underline}: Include materials necessary for conducting,
    developing, or implementing the project, such as library resources,
    conference materials, software, computers, general office supplies,
    and equipment that is less than \$5000 per unit.

6.  [Contractual]{.underline}: Not applicable. Leave blank.

7.  [Construction]{.underline}: Not applicable. Leave blank.

8.  [Other]{.underline}: Other miscellaneous costs may be requested in
    this category. Examples of allowable costs include: professional
    services fees for consultants, evaluators, conference speakers,
    auditors, etc.; printing costs for newsletters and publications;
    travel expenses for non-project personnel; and per diem for
    non-project personnel. Provide a detailed breakdown of the costs,
    such as the number of days for the per diem being requested; number
    of days and costs for consultant or evaluator services; quantity and
    cost for printing; ground transportation costs, etc. Please note
    that professional services fees should not exceed amounts permitted
    under comparable institutional policies.

9.  [Total Direct Costs]{.underline}: Enter the total direct costs
    (items 1-8) being requested.

10. [Indirect Costs]{.underline}: If you are charging indirect costs to
    the IRS grant, please be reminded that indirect costs are limited to
    eight percent of the total direct costs.

11. [Training Stipends]{.underline}: Not applicable. Leave blank.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176890 .anchor}INSTRUCTIONS FOR SF-LLL,
DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

**INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING
ACTIVITIES**

This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether
subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a
covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing,
pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a form is
required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying
entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee
of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress,
or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered
Federal action. Complete all items that apply for both the initial
filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance
published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional
information.

1\. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying
activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a
covered Federal action.

2\. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

3\. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a
followup report caused by a material change to the information
previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change
occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this
reporting entity for this covered Federal action.

4\. Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the
reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the
appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it
is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier
of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st
tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants
and contract awards under grants.

5\. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks "Subawardee,"
then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the prime
Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.

6\. Enter the name of the federal agency making the award or loan
commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name,
if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast
Guard.

7\. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered
Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements,
loans, and loan commitments.

8\. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for
the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal
(RFP) number; Invitations for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement
number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the
application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency).
Included prefixes, e.g., "RFP-DE-90-001."

9\. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan
commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the
award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.

10\. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the
lobbying registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 engaged by
the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered
Federal action.

> \(b\) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services,
> and include full address if different from 10(a). Enter Last Name,
> First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).

11\. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her
name, title, and telephone number.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, no persons are
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
valid OMB control Number. The valid OMB control number for this
information collection is OMB No. 0348-0046. Public reporting burden for
this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per
response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing
data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing
and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the
burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information,
including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of
Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046),
Washington, DC 20503

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176891 .anchor}Survey Instructions on Ensuring
Equal Opportunity for Applicants

**Survey Instructions on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants**

> **Provide the applicant's (organization) name and DUNS number and the
> grant name and CFDA number.**

1.  Self-explanatory.

2.  Self-identify.

3.  Self-identify.

> 4\. 501(c)(3) status is a legal designation provided on application to
> the Internal Revenue Service by eligible organizations. Some grant
> programs may require nonprofit applicants to have 501(c)(3) status.
> Other grant programs do not.
>
> 5\. Self-explanatory.
>
> 6\. For example, two part-time employees who each work half-time equal
> one full-time equivalent employee. If the applicant is a local
> affiliate of a national organization, the responses to survey
> questions 2 and 3 should reflect the staff and budget size of the
> local affiliate.
>
> 7\. Annual budget means the amount of money your organization spends
> each year on all of its activities.

**Paperwork Burden Statement**

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are
required to respond to a collection of information unless such
collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control
number for this information collection is 1890-0014. The time required
to complete this information collection is estimated to average five (5)
minutes per response, including the time to review instructions, search
existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review
the information collection. **If you have any comments concerning the
accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form,
please write to:** The Agency Contact listed in this grant application
package.

OMB No. 1890-0014 Exp. 02/28/09

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176892 .anchor}CHECKLIST FOR IRS APPLICATION ON
GRANTS.GOV

### INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY CHECKLIST FOR IRS APPLICATION ON GRANTS.GOV

Before you submit the application package, please review the following
list to ensure that you have attached all required materials/files in
the prescribed format.

[Part I]{.underline}: Application for Federal Assistance -- SF 424

> Department of Education Supplemental Information Form for
>
> SF 424

[Part II]{.underline}: Department of Education Budget Summary Form -- ED
524

> Sections A & B

[Part III]{.underline}: Department of Education Abstract Form

Project Narrative Attachment Form

Budget Narrative Attachment Form

[***Note***:]{.underline} Section C ED 524 (The Itemized Line Item
Budget) is attached here. Be sure to asterisk budget items that relate
to the announced Competitive Priorities for FY 2008.

Other Attachments Form

-   curricula vitae

-   position descriptions

> **[NOTE]{.underline}**: **Please do not attach any narratives,
> supporting files, or application components to the Standard Form (SF
> 424). Although this form accepts attachments, the Department of
> Education will only review materials/files attached to the attachment
> forms listed above.**

[Part IV]{.underline}: Assurances, Certifications, and Survey Forms

-   GEPA Section 427 Requirement

-   Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B)

-   Grants.gov Lobbying Form (formerly ED Form 80-0013)

-   Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

-   Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)

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-   Certification of Eligibility (ED80-0016) -- (*required form for
    persons applying as individuals only),* please see instructions for
    uploading this form on page 53 of the application

-   [File Types]{.underline}: Attachments must be submitted in one of
    the following file types:

    .DOC, .RTF, or .PDF format.

**Paperwork Burden Statement**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176893 .anchor}Paperwork Burden Statement

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are
required to respond to a collection of information unless such
collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control
number for this information collection is **[1840-0795]{.underline}**.
The time required to complete this information collection is estimated
to average 100 hours for the project director per response, including
the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather
the data needed, and complete and review the information collection.
**If you have any** **comments concerning the accuracy of the time
estimate(s) or suggestions for** **improving this form**, **please write
to**: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4651. **If
you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual
submission of this form, write directly to**: International Research and
Studies Program, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, N.W.,
6^th^ Floor, Washington, D.C. 20202-4651.

**Certification of eligibility for federal assistance in certain
programs**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc188176894 .anchor}Certification of Eligibility
(ED80-0016)

I understand that 34 CFR 75.60, 75.61, and 75.62 require that I make
specific certifications of eligibility to the U.S. Department of
Education (ED) as a condition of applying for Federal funds in certain
programs and that these requirements are in addition to any other
eligibility requirements that ED imposes under program regulations.
Under 34 CFR 75.60 -- 75.62:

I.  I certify that:

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A.  I do not owe a debt, or I am current in repaying a debt, or I am not
    in default (as that term is used at 34 CFR Part 668) on a debt:

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1.  To the Federal Government under a nonprocurement transaction (e.g.,
    a previous loan, scholarship, grant, or cooperative agreement); or

2.  For a fellowship, scholarship, stipend, discretionary grant, or loan
    in any program of ED that is subject to 34 CFR 75.60, 75.61, and
    75.62, including:

-   Federal Pell Grant Program (20 U.S.C. 1070a, et seq.);

-   Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Program
    (20 U.S.C. 1070(b), et seq.):

-   State Student Incentive Grant Program (SSIG) 20 U.S.C. 1070c, et
    seq.);

-   Federal Perkins Loan Program (20 U.S.C. 1087aa, et seq.);

-   Income Contingent Direct Loan Demonstration Project (20 U.S.C.
    1087a, note);

-   Federal Stafford Loan Program, Federal Supplemental Loans for
    Students \[SLS\], Federal PLUS, or Federal Consolidation Loan
    Program (20 U.S.C. 1071, et seq.);

-   William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (20 U.S.C. 1087a, et.
    seq.);

-   Cuban Student Loan Program (20 U.S.C. 2601, et seq.);

-   Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program (20 U.S.C. 1070d-31, et
    seq.);

-   Jacob K. Javits Fellows Program (20 U.S.C. 1134h-1134l);

-   Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship Program (20 U.S.C. 1134d-1134g);

-   Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Program (20 U.S.C. 1105-1105i);

-   Bilingual Education Fellowship Program (20 U.S.C. 3221-3262);

-   Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program (29 U.S.C. 774(b));

-   Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program (20 U.S.C. 1104, et seq.);

-   Law Enforcement Education Program (42 U.S.C. 3775);

-   Indian Fellowship Program (29 U.S.C. 774(b));

-   Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants Program (20 U.S.C. 1021, et
    seq.);

**OR**

B.  I have made arrangements satisfactory to ED to repay a debt as
    described in A.1. or A.2. (above) on which I had not been current in
    repaying or on which I was in default (as that term is used in 34
    CFR Part 668).

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II. I certify also that I have not been declared by a judge, as a
    condition of sentencing under section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse
    Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. 862), ineligible to receive Federal
    assistance for the period of this requested funding.

I understand that providing a false certification to any of the
statements above makes me liable for repayment to ED for funds received
on the basis of this certification, for civil penalties, and for
criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

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(signature) (Date)

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(typed or printed name)

Name or number of ED program under which this certification is being
made: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

ED 80-0016 (Revised 2/01)