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

The U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, is seeking applications for the Centers Aligned with Areas for National Need (CAANN) Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State (coordination) - Program Overview: - Discretionary grants for institutions of higher education or consortia - Establishment and operation of centers focused on teaching languages of strategic importance (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Farsi, Swahili, Hindi, Urdu, and others) - Instruction in relevant academic fields, research, and training in international studies - Focus on critical world regions: Latin America, Europe, Eurasia, Middle East, Africa, and Asia - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $70,000,000 - Approximately 50 awards - Each award: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 - Project period: up to 48 months - Notable Requirements: - Eligibility limited to institutions of higher education or consortia - No cost sharing or matching required - Indirect cost reimbursement capped at 8 percent - Subgrants permitted to IHEs, nonprofit organizations, professional organizations, or businesses for project activities

Description

The U.S. Department of Education, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, is soliciting applications for the Centers Aligned with Areas for National Need program. This program provides grants to institutions of higher education or consortia to teach languages of strategic importance to U.S. national security and economic prosperity, provide instruction in relevant fields, support research and training in international studies, and advance national security interests by focusing on critical regions. The program aims to address areas of national need through comprehensive or undergraduate centers. The estimated funding is $70,000,000 with approximately 50 awards expected, each ranging from $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 for a 48-month project period.

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