Program Descriptions
Program Number
84.269
Title
Institute For International Public Policy
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorization
Higher Education Act of 1965, Title VI, Part C, as amended.
Status
Active
Objectives
To establish an institute for international public policy. This institute shall conduct a program to significantly increase the numbers of African Americans and other under represented minorities in the international service, including private international voluntary organizations and the foreign service of the United States.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Discretionary).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds may be used to support: (1) a sophomore-year summer policy institute; (2) a junior-year abroad program; (3) a junior-year summer policy institute; (4) internships--junior year, senior year, and postbaccalaureate; (5) a senior language institute; (6) a master's degree program in international affairs; and (7) institutional grants to strengthen undergraduate international affairs programs at selected campuses.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
A consortium consisting of one or more of the following entities: An institution eligible for assistance under Part B of Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended; an institution of higher education that serves substantial numbers of African Americans or other underrepresented minority students and an institution of higher education with programs in training foreign service professionals.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Institutions of higher education and minority students will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
None. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Technical assistance in preparing applications is available from the agency information contact listed below. An informal preapplication conference with the agency information contact is recommended. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
Eligible consortia may submit an application for funding when a new competition is announced in the Federal Register. Application forms and guidelines for the submission of applications are available from the International Studies Team of the International Education and Graduate Programs Service (IEGPS).
Award Procedure
Final recommendations are made to the Secretary following advice from a panel of consultants.
Deadlines
Deadlines will be announced in the Federal Register.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
The range is approximately 90 days.
Appeals
There are no appeals.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
The Federal share for each fiscal year shall not exceed 50 percent of the cost of each project.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
A grant is awarded for a 60 month period; subject to the availability of funds.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
The Institute shall annually prepare a report on the activities of the Institute and shall submit it to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of State.
Audits
All fiscal records will be subject to audit by the Department of Education at any time within 3 years after expiration of the grant.
Records
All records supporting claims under grants or relating to accountability for awarded funds must be available on request: (1) For 3 years after the close of the fiscal year that the grant expired; or (2) until grantee is notified that the fiscal audit has closed, whichever is later.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0201-0-1-502.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 07 $1,599,840; FY 08 $1,670,301; and FY 09 est $1,670,301.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
One award is made for the entire amount available.
Program Accomplishments
One award was made in fiscal year 2006.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Education Department General Administrative Regulations.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
International Education Programs Service, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20202-5331. Contact: Tanyelle Richardson. E-mail: tanyelle.richardson@ed.gov Telephone: (202) 502-7626.
Web Site Address
http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsiipp/
Related Programs
84.015, National Resource Centers Program For Foreign Language And Area Studies Or Foreign Language And International Studies Program And Foreign Language And Area Studies Fellowship Program
84.016, Undergraduate International Studies And Foreign Language Programs
84.017, International Research And Studies
84.018, Overseas Programs-Special Bilateral Projects
84.019, Overseas Programs - Faculty Research Abroad
84.021, Overseas Programs - Group Projects Abroad
84.022, Overseas Programs - Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
84.153, Business And International Education Projects
84.220, Centers For International Business Education
84.229, Language Resource Centers
Examples of Funded Projects
Included among the activities implemented by the grantee are: (1) a sophomore-year summer policy institute; (2) a junior-year abroad program; (3) a junior-year summer policy institute; (4) internships--junior year, senior year, and postbaccalaureate; (5) a senior language institute; (6) a master's degree program in international affairs; and (7) institutional grants to strengthen undergraduate international affairs programs at selected campuses.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Selection Criteria: The selection criteria are from 34 CFR sections 655.31, 669.20, 669.21, and 669.22 an are as follows--Plan of operation (15 points); Quality of key personnel (10 points); Adequacy of resources (5 points); Need and potential impact (20 points); Likelihood of achieving results (10 points); Description of final form of result 10 points); Evaluation plan (20 points); Budget and cost-effectiveness (10 points); and Priorities (20 points). Criteria are subject to change. Contact program office for further information.
© FedProgramSearch.com
