Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): International Foreign Language Education (IFLE): Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) ProgramShort-Term Projects
This grant provides funding for U.S. educational institutions and organizations to support short-term projects that promote less commonly taught foreign languages and area studies through international seminars, curriculum development, or research abroad.
The Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program, administered by the Department of Education, invites applications for fiscal year 2025 to support projects focused on modern foreign languages and area studies abroad. The program funds short-term projects (4-12 weeks) and long-term advanced language training (up to 12 months) for U.S. faculty, teachers, and students. Short-term projects cover international seminars, curriculum development, or research, while long-term projects offer immersive language programs in the host country. Eligible applicants include U.S. higher education institutions, state education departments, nonprofit educational organizations, and consortia. Individual participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and include educators and students committed to foreign language or area studies. Applications must target approved geographic areas and exclude major European languages (French, German, Spanish) in favor of less commonly taught languages. The estimated funding for this cycle is $3.35 million, with anticipated award amounts ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 per project, depending on duration and scope. Competitive preferences include applications from Minority-Serving Institutions, community colleges, and proposals focused on STEM-related fields, the inclusion of K-12 educators, and underrepresented languages. The program assesses applications on project design, qualifications of key personnel, budget effectiveness, and anticipated impact on U.S. educational goals. Evaluation metrics track participants’ knowledge dissemination for short-term projects and language proficiency improvements for long-term programs. Applications are open as of October 25, 2024, with a submission deadline of January 21, 2025. A pre-application webinar and application resources are available on the GPA program’s website to assist new applicants【26†source】.
Award Range
Not specified - $180,000
Total Program Funding
$2,340,000
Number of Awards
13
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligibility Information 1.a. Eligible Applicants: (1) IHEs, (2) State departments of education, (3) private nonprofit educational organizations, and (4) consortia of these entities.b. Eligible Participants: Citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States, who are (1) faculty members who teach modern foreign languages or area studies at an IHE; (2) teachers in elementary or secondary schools; (3) experienced education administrators responsible for planning, conducting, or supervising programs in modern foreign language or area studies at the elementary, secondary, or postsecondary levels; or (4) graduate students, or juniors or seniors in an IHE, who plan teaching careers in modern foreign languages or area studies.Note: If you are a nonprofit organization, under 34 CFR 75.51, you may demonstrate your nonprofit status by providing: (1) proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) a statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual; (3) a certified copy of the applicant's certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or (4) any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
October 25, 2024
Application Closes
January 21, 2025
Subscribe to view contact details