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Department of Education Solicitation for Centers Aligned with Areas for National Need (CAANN) Program Grants

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Centers Aligned with Areas for National Need (CAANN) Program. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Education - Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) - In coordination with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State - Program Overview: - Discretionary grants for institutions of higher education (IHEs) or consortia - Supports centers focused on teaching languages of strategic importance (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Czech, Arabic, Swahili, Hausa, Hindi, Urdu, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Farsi, Bahasa, Thai, and others) - Includes instruction in international studies and related professional fields - Aims to advance U.S. national security and economic prosperity - Funding Details: - Total estimated funds: $70,000,000 - Individual awards: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 - Project period: up to 48 months - No cost sharing or matching required - Indirect cost reimbursement capped at 8% of modified total direct cost base - Eligibility and Subgrants: - Eligible applicants: IHEs or consortia of IHEs - Subgrants may be awarded to IHEs, nonprofit organizations, professional organizations, or businesses - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must address absolute and competitive preference priorities related to national need - Emphasis on linkage programs and advancing artificial intelligence in education

Description

This solicitation is for the Centers Aligned with Areas for National Need (CAANN) Program, administered by the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) under the Department of Education. The program provides discretionary grants to institutions of higher education or consortia to support centers that address national priorities by teaching languages of strategic importance and providing instruction in related international studies. The grants support projects that align with national security and economic prosperity interests, with an estimated available fund of $70,000,000. The project period is up to 48 months with awards ranging from $1,200,000 to $1,400,000.

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