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Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program (Federal Register: August
11, 2003 [CFDA# 84.021A])
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Purpose of Program: The Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program
supports overseas projects in training, research, & curriculum development
in modern foreign languages & area studies for groups of teachers,
students, & faculty engaged in a common endeavor. Projects may include
short-term seminars, curriculum development, or group research or
study. This competition will not support advanced overseas intensive
language projects.
Eligible Applicants: (1) Institutions of higher education, (2) State
departments of education, (3) nonprofit private educational
organizations, & (4) consortia of these entities.
Applications Available: August 18, 2003.
Deadline for Transmittal of applications: October 14, 2003.
Estimated Available Funds: The Administration has requested
$2,715,000 for GPA Program new awards for FY 2004. The actual level of
funding, if any, depends on final congressional action. However, we are
inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the grant process,
if Congress appropriates funds for this program.
Estimated Range of Awards: $50,000-$80,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $68,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 40.
Additional Information: Priorities & other information are available
in the Federal Register notice.
Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2003-3/081103e.html
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