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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 # P015A180078 Gramts.gov Tracking#: GRANT12659386 OMB No. , Expiration Date: Closing Date: Jun 25, 2018 PR/Award # P015A180078 **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 (1240-01_GEPA_statement_2018) e12 6. Grants.gov Lobbying Form e13 7. Dept of Education Supplemental Information for SF-424 e14 8. ED Abstract Narrative Form e15 Attachment - 1 (1242-02_Abstract) e16 9. Project Narrative Form e18 Attachment - 1 (1241-0000-ToC-and-NARR-6-20) e19 10. Other Narrative Form e70 Attachment - 1 (1235-Appendices-I-IV) e71 Attachment - 2 (1236-Other-Diverse Perspectives) e142 Attachment - 3 (1237-Other-Government Service in Areas of National Need) e143 Attachment - 4 (1238-acronyms) e144 Attachment - 5 (1239-FY 2018 Profile Form) e146 11. Budget Narrative Form e147 Attachment - 1 (1234-Harvard_DetailBudget) e148 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: 06/22/2018 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: President and Fellows of Harvard College * b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. Organizational DUNS: 04-2103580N 0823596910000 d. Address: * Street1: Office for Sponsored Programs Street2: 1033 Massachusetts Ave 5th Fl * City: Cambridge County/Parish: * State: MA: Massachusetts Province: * Country: USA: UNITED STATES * Zip / Postal Code: 02138-5369 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Davis Center f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: * First Name: Hector Middle Name: * Last Name: Aponte Suffix: Title: Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist Organizational Affiliation: * Telephone Number: Fax Number: 617-495-5029 * Email: [email protected] PR/Award # P015A180078 Page e3 Tracking Number:GRANT12659386 Funding Opportunity Number:ED-GRANTS-052518-001 Received Date:Jun 22, 2018 04:28:42 PM EDT Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: O: Private 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: Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments PR/Award # P015A180078 Page e4 Tracking Number:GRANT12659386 Funding Opportunity Number:ED-GRANTS-052518-001 Received Date:Jun 22, 2018 04:28:42 PM EDT Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16. Congressional Districts Of: * a. Applicant MA-005 * b. Program/Project US-all 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 2,654,187.00 * b. Applicant 0.00 * c. State 0.00 * d. Local 0.00 * e. Other 0.00 * f. Program Income 0.00 * g. TOTAL 2,654,187.00 * 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: * First Name: Karen Middle Name: * Last Name: Rizman Suffix: * Title: Sponsored Programs Officer * Telephone Number: Fax Number: 617-496-8121 * Email: [email protected] * Signature of Authorized Representative: Karen Rizman * Date Signed: 06/22/2018 PR/Award # P015A180078 Page e5 Tracking Number:GRANT12659386 Funding Opportunity Number:ED-GRANTS-052518-001 Received Date:Jun 22, 2018 04:28:42 PM 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 President and Fellows of Harvard College 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 163,138.00 176,393.00 172,008.00 158,936.00 670,475.00 2. Fringe Benefits 34,819.00 33,468.00 36,727.00 34,142.00 139,156.00 3. Travel 5,400.00 7,200.00 7,200.00 7,200.00 27,000.00 4. Equipment 5. Supplies 6. Contractual 7. Construction 8. Other 55,010.00 62,610.00 53,610.00 88,610.00 259,840.00 9. Total Direct Costs (lines 1-8) 258,367.00 279,671.00 269,545.00 288,888.00 1,096,471.00 10. Indirect Costs* 20,669.00 22,374.00 21,564.00 23,111.00 87,718.00 11. Training Stipends 367,500.00 367,500.00 367,500.00 367,500.00 1,470,000.00 12. Total Costs (lines 9-11) 646,536.00 669,545.00 658,609.00 679,499.00 2,654,189.00 *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: 07/01/2017 To: 06/30/2019 (mm/dd/yyyy) Approving Federal agency: ED Other (please specify): DHHS The Indirect Cost Rate is 69.00 %. (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 # P015A180078 ED 524 Page e6 Tracking Number:GRANT12659386 Funding Opportunity Number:ED-GRANTS-052518-001 Received Date:Jun 22, 2018 04:28:42 PM EDT Name of Institution/Organization Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the column under "Project Year President and Fellows of Harvard College 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi-year grants should complete all applicable columns. Please read all instructions before completing form. SECTION B - BUDGET SUMMARY NON-FEDERAL FUNDS Budget Categories Project Year 1 Project Year 2 Project Year 3 Project Year 4 Project Year 5 Total (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 1.
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