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U.S. Department of Education Washington, D.C. 20202-5335 APPLICATION FOR GRANTS UNDER THE National Resource Centers and Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships CFDA # 84.015A PR/Award # P015A180102 Gramts.gov Tracking#: GRANT12659780 OMB No. , Expiration Date: Closing Date: Jun 25, 2018 PR/Award # P015A180102 **Table of Contents** Form Page 1. Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 e3 2. Standard Budget Sheet (ED 524) e6 3. Assurances Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B) e8 4. Disclosure Of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) e10 5. ED GEPA427 Form e11 Attachment - 1 (1236-REEI_GEPA_final) e12 6. Grants.gov Lobbying Form e15 7. Dept of Education Supplemental Information for SF-424 e16 8. ED Abstract Narrative Form e17 Attachment - 1 (1235-Indiana REEI Abstract) e18 9. Project Narrative Form e20 Attachment - 1 (1234-IU REEI TOC_NARRATIVE FILE) e21 10. Other Narrative Form e76 Attachment - 1 (1239-Indiana REEI Acronyms List) e77 Attachment - 2 (1240-Indiana REEI Diverse Perspectives Statement) e80 Attachment - 3 (1241-Indiana REEI Areas of National Need Statement) e81 Attachment - 4 (1242-Appendices File IU REEI) e82 Attachment - 5 (1243-Indiana REEI NRC FLAS Title VI Profile Form) e183 11. Budget Narrative Form e184 Attachment - 1 (1237-2018 REEI NRC-FLAS budget detail) e185 Attachment - 2 (1238-IU_FandA_Rate_Agreement_2015) e191 This application was generated using the PDF functionality. The PDF functionality automatically numbers the pages in this application. Some pages/sections of this application may contain 2 sets of page numbers, one set created by the applicant and the other set created by e-Application's PDF functionality. Page numbers created by the e-Application PDF functionality will be preceded by the letter e (for example, e1, e2, e3, etc.). Page e2 OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 12/31/2019 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * 1. Type of Submission: * 2. Type of Application: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication New Application Continuation * Other (Specify): Changed/Corrected Application Revision * 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: 06/25/2018 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier: GRANT12659009 State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: Trustees of Indiana University * b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. Organizational DUNS: 356001673 0060467000000 d. Address: * Street1: 509 E. 3rd Street Street2: * City: Bloomington County/Parish: Monroe * State: IN: Indiana Province: * Country: USA: UNITED STATES * Zip / Postal Code: 47401-3654 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Russian & East European Inst. SGIS f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: * First Name: Mr. Steven Middle Name: Allen * Last Name: Martin Suffix: Title: Associate VP for Research Administration Organizational Affiliation: Indiana University * Telephone Number: Fax Number: 812-855-0516 812-855-9943 * Email: [email protected] PR/Award # P015A180102 Page e3 Tracking Number:GRANT12659780 Funding Opportunity Number:ED-GRANTS-052518-001 Received Date:Jun 25, 2018 10:02:22 AM EDT Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: H: Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify): * 10. Name of Federal Agency: Department of Education 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 84.015 CFDA Title: National Resource Centers Program for Foreign Language and Area Studies or Foreign Language and International Studies Pr * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-052518-001 * Title: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE):National Resource Centers Program CFDA Number 84.015A 13. Competition Identification Number: 84-015A2018-1 Title: National Resource Centers and Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships 84.015A and 84.015B 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Title VI: Indiana University Russian & East European Institute National Resource Center Program and Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Program Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments PR/Award # P015A180102 Page e4 Tracking Number:GRANT12659780 Funding Opportunity Number:ED-GRANTS-052518-001 Received Date:Jun 25, 2018 10:02:22 AM EDT Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16. Congressional Districts Of: * a. Applicant IN-009 * b. Program/Project IN-009 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 17. Proposed Project: * a. Start Date: 08/15/2018 * b. End Date: 08/14/2022 18. Estimated Funding ($): * a. Federal 616,500.00 * b. Applicant 0.00 * c. State 0.00 * d. Local 0.00 * e. Other 0.00 * f. Program Income 4,000.00 * g. TOTAL 620,500.00 * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on . b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) Yes No If "Yes", provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) ** I AGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. * First Name: Steven Middle Name: Allen * Last Name: Martin Suffix: * Title: Associate VP for Research Administration * Telephone Number: Fax Number: 812-855-0516 812-855-9943 * Email: [email protected] * Signature of Authorized Representative: Ava Bair * Date Signed: 06/25/2018 PR/Award # P015A180102 Page e5 Tracking Number:GRANT12659780 Funding Opportunity Number:ED-GRANTS-052518-001 Received Date:Jun 25, 2018 10:02:22 AM EDT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OMB Number: 1894-0008 BUDGET INFORMATION Expiration Date: 08/31/2020 NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Name of Institution/Organization Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the column under "Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi-year grants should complete all Trustees of Indiana University applicable columns. Please read all instructions before completing form. SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDS Budget Project Year 1 Project Year 2 Project Year 3 Project Year 4 Project Year 5 Total Categories (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 1. Personnel 86,310.00 97,298.00 89,940.00 100,186.00 373,734.00 2. Fringe Benefits 18,970.00 20,428.00 21,354.00 21,978.00 82,730.00 3. Travel 21,726.00 28,276.00 19,650.00 28,276.00 97,928.00 4. Equipment 5. Supplies 25,397.00 15,078.00 10,563.00 11,246.00 62,284.00 6. Contractual 7. Construction 8. Other 98,997.00 89,703.00 109,061.00 88,929.00 386,690.00 9. Total Direct Costs (lines 1-8) 251,400.00 250,783.00 250,568.00 250,615.00 1,003,366.00 10. Indirect Costs* 18,600.00 19,216.00 19,432.00 19,385.00 76,633.00 11. Training Stipends 346,500.00 346,500.00 346,500.00 346,500.00 1,386,000.00 12. Total Costs (lines 9-11) 616,500.00 616,499.00 616,500.00 616,500.00 2,465,999.00 *Indirect Cost Information (To Be Completed by Your Business Office): If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs on line 10, please answer the following questions: (1) Do you have an Indirect Cost Rate Agreement approved by the Federal government? Yes No (2) If yes, please provide the following information: Period Covered by the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement: From: 07/01/2015 To: 06/30/2019 (mm/dd/yyyy) Approving Federal agency: ED Other (please specify): DHHS The Indirect Cost Rate is 32.00 %. (3) If this is your first Federal grant, and you do not have an approved indirect cost rate agreement, are not a State, Local government or Indian Tribe, and are not funded under a training rate program or a restricted rate program, do you want to use the de minimis rate of 10% of MTDC? Yes No If yes, you must comply with the requirements of 2 CFR § 200.414(f). (4) If you do not have an approved indirect cost rate agreement, do you want to use the temporary rate of 10% of budgeted salaries and wages? Yes No If yes, you must submit a proposed indirect cost rate agreement within 90 days after the date your grant is awarded, as required by 34 CFR § 75.560. (5) For Restricted Rate Programs (check one) -- Are you using a restricted indirect cost rate that: Is included in your approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement? Or, Complies with 34 CFR 76.564(c)(2)? The Restricted Indirect Cost Rate is 8.00 %. PR/Award # P015A180102 ED 524 Page e6 Tracking Number:GRANT12659780 Funding Opportunity Number:ED-GRANTS-052518-001 Received Date:Jun 25, 2018 10:02:22 AM EDT Name of Institution/Organization Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the column under "Project Year Trustees of Indiana University 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi-year grants should complete all applicable columns.
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