Federal Register #84.015C

Grant Competition for Centers Aligned with Areas of National Need Program (Department of Education)

This opportunity is a grant competition led by the U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the Department of State, for the Centers Aligned with Areas of National Need program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education (primary) - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State (supporting) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a grant for higher education institutions or consortia - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and implementation of programs focused on teaching modern foreign languages, international studies, and world affairs - Assistance Listing Number: 84.015C - Maximum award: $1,400,000 for a 48-month project period - Eligible applicants: Institutions of higher education or consortia thereof - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Programs must address absolute priorities such as linkage programs, projects in areas of national need, comprehensive center projects, and undergraduate center projects - Competitive preference priorities include returning education to the states and artificial intelligence - Applicants must meet specific selection criteria and address outlined national needs - No physical products or equipment are being procured; this is a service grant for program administration and delivery

Description

The U.S. Department of Education, in coordination with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, is soliciting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Centers Aligned with Areas of National Need program. This program provides grants to institutions of higher education or consortia to address national needs in teaching modern foreign languages, international studies, and world affairs. The competition includes absolute priorities such as Centers Creating Programs of Linkage and Projects Addressing Areas of National Need, with a maximum award of $1,400,000 for a 48-month project period. Eligible applicants are institutions or consortia of higher education.

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