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1 FY 2018 TITLE VI VIRTUAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP | SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2017 UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE (UISFL) PROGRAM CFDA NUMBER: 84.015A and 84.016A

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F Y 2 0 1 8 T I T L E V I V I R T U A L T E C H N I C A L A S S I S T A N C E W O R K S H O P | S E P T E M B E R 1 9 - 2 0 , 2 0 1 7

UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE (UISFL) PROGRAMCFDA NUMBER: 84.015A and 84.016A

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Topics

Purpose of the UISFL 

Program

Competition Priorities

FY 2018 Performance 

Period  

Eligible Applicants 

Selection Criteria

Allowable Activities

Grant Administration

Application Tips

Links & For More 

Information

Program Contact

Q&A

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UISFL Program Purpose

Strengthens undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages at institutions of higher education or non‐profit education organizations.

Develops and expands language, area studies, and international studies programs and curricula on campuses with limited resources.

Must have both an international studies and a foreign language component.

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UISFL Program

Many Community Colleges apply for and receive funding under the UISFL program

In Fiscal Year 2016, 8 of the 33 IHEs receiving funds were Community Colleges

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UISFL Competition Priorities: FY 2018

The FY 2018 UISFL competition priorities are 

yet to be determined.

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Past UISFL Competition Priorities(FY 2016)

The FY 2016 UISFL competition featured two competititve priorities and two invitational priorities.

These are subject to change for FY 2018.

Competitive Preference Priorities: 

MSIs & Community Colleges

Institutional Foreign Language Requirement

Invitational Priorities: 

Priority Languages

Developing Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Number of Institutional Awards made for FY 2016: 33

Average FY 2016 Institutional Award: $85,507

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UISFL Eligible Applicants

Institutions of Higher Education

Consortia of Institutions of Higher Education

Partnerships between Nonprofit Educational Organizations and Institutions of Higher Education

Public and Private Nonprofit Agencies and Organizations, including Professional and Scholarly Associations

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UISFL Application Selection Criteria

All Applications

– Maximum Score (including competitive preference priorities) (105 points)

– Evaluation Plan (20 points)

– Plan of Operation (15 points)

– Quality of Key Personnel (10 points)

– Budget and Cost Effectiveness (10 points)

– Adequacy of Resources (5 points)

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UISFL Application Selection Criteria

Applications from IHEs, Consortia, or Partnerships

–Commitment to International Studies (15 points)

–Elements of the Proposed International Studies (10 points)

–Need for and Prospective Results of the Proposed Program (15 points)

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UISFL Application Selection Criteria

Applications from Public and Private Nonprofit Agencies and Organizations, including Professional and Scholarly Associations

–Need for and Potential Impact of the Proposed Project in Improving International Studies and the Study of Foreign Language at the Undergraduate Level (40 points)

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UISFL Allowable Activities

Curriculum Development

Faculty Development

Research

Internships/Study Abroad

Professional Development

Partnerships/Collaborations

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UISFL Grant Administration

Allowable Activities

Budgets

Travel

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Application Tips

Review abstracts of funded grantees and past successful proposals

Contact funded grantees for information and assistance

Develop linkages internally and externally

Review FAQs on Web site

Designate a management team with international and grants experience

Identify your institution or department’s needs/wants

Request letters of support (United States and abroad)

Review Federal Register and program Web sites for updated information

Contact Program Officer 

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Writing Your Proposal Address all Selection Criteria in 

the order listed in the application packet – don’t make readers search for information

Provide a detailed plan of operation and evaluation

Include sufficient details so someone unfamiliar with your project could conduct it 

Write clear, measurable goals, objectives, and outcomes

Provide a specific and detailed budget

Avoid grammatical errors or specific professional jargon/acronyms

Use persuasive descriptions of how your project operates

Remember: you must convince the panel so think from a panelist perspective as to what you would be looking for; be clear and concise

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Submitting Your Application

Register on the www.Grants.gov online system early to avoid any system issues

Back up/save your written proposal to avoid any computer issues

If your institution is not funded, consult the reviewers’ comments and reapply

DO NOT wait until the last minute to submit!

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Award Notification Formally via written mail, informally via e‐mail

Scores and comments sent to all applicants via mail 

For successful grantees, be prepared to “hit the ground running”

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Websites for More Information 

Electronic grant application submission  

http://www.grants.gov

Panel reviewer application submission

http://www.g5.gov

Subscribe to IFLE listserv

www.ed.gov/ope/iegps, click on “Subscribe to IFLE Newsletter”

Grant making at ED 

http://www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/about/grantmaking/index.html

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Proposed UISFL Timeline 

FY 2018 Competition is contingent upon availability of funds

Stay tuned to our website https://www2.ed.gov/programs/iegpsugisf/index.html

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Links to Legislation

Program Legislation: Title VI, Part A, Section 602(a) and (b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended

International Education Programs General Provisions: 34 CFR 655

UISFL Regulations: 34 CFR 669

20 U.S.C. Section 1123

Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)

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Program Contact

UISFL Program Officer:

Tanyelle H. Richardson

[email protected]

Please submit questions the program officer or to:

[email protected]

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Q&A

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