ED-GRANTS-032823-001: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): International Foreign Language Education (IFLE): International Research and Studies Program—Research, Studies and Surveys; and Specialized Instructional Materials, Assistance Listing Number 84.017A
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Education notices from 2023.
Department of Education offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, businesses and individuals. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $1.6 million in total. Applications closed on May 12, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 28, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$1.6 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 28, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 12, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 11, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, businesses and individuals.
All 14 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
1. Eligible Applicants: Public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (69% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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Who has won International Research and Studies grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, International Research and Studies (84.017) awarded $4.6 million across 39 grant awards, an average of $118,136 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Mentors International, LLC | California | 4 | $413,714 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Pennsylvania | 3 | $405,435 |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 2 | $390,340 |
| Center for Applied Linguistics | District of Columbia | 3 | $377,479 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Texas | 3 | $293,601 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is ED-GRANTS-032823-001 still open?
No. It closed on May 12, 2023.
Who can apply for Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): International Foreign Language Education (IFLE): International Research and Studies Program—Research, Studies and Surveys; and Specialized Instructional Materials, Assistance Listing Number 84.017A?
Department of Education accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): International Foreign Language Education (IFLE): International Research and Studies Program—Research, Studies and Surveys; and Specialized Instructional Materials, Assistance Listing Number 84.017A?
Closed May 12, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $1.6 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won International Research and Studies grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Language Mentors International, LLC, The Pennsylvania State University, Georgetown University. The program made 39 awards worth $4.6 million in that time.
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