The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced a funding opportunity under the number SFOP0010132, titled “FY 2024 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Program.” This discretionary grant, associated with CFDA number 19.415, is dedicated to enhancing language skills among American youth in languages critical to national security and global economic competitiveness. The program is set to receive a funding ceiling of $10,000,000.
The NSLI-Y program is designed to increase the number of American youth, aged 15 to 18, proficient in critical foreign languages. It offers overseas summer and academic year programs, as well as 10-week virtual programs for beginners. Languages included in the program are Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian (Tajiki or Farsi), Russian, and Turkish. The grant aims to support approximately 535 participants in overseas programs and about 200 in virtual programs during the 2025-26 academic year. Additionally, the funding covers programming for NSLI-Y and Virtual NSLI-Y alumni. The recipient of this award will be responsible for the comprehensive organizational and administrative aspects of the program, including identifying sub-award recipients for implementing many of the overseas language programs. The closing date for applications is January 26, 2024. This initiative reflects the U.S. government’s commitment to strengthening national security and building global understanding by equipping young Americans with essential language skills.
Opportunity ID: 351035
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010132 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2024 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 25, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for one cooperative agreement for the FY 2024 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program. NSLI-Y increases the number of American youth (ages 15 to 18) who learn critical foreign languages in support of strengthening national security, building mutual understanding, and preparing for the global economy. NSLI-Y offers overseas summer and academic year programs, as well as 10-week virtual programs (Virtual NSLI-Y) for beginners. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations, meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3), may submit proposals to cooperate with ECA in the overall administration of NSLI-Y organizational responsibilities and the implementation of overseas summer and academic year language programs for approximately 535 participants, and virtual programs for approximately 200 participants, according to the guidance detailed in this NOFO. Overseas NSLI-Y program activities funded by this award will take place during summer 2025 and academic year 2025-2026 in locations where Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian (Tajiki or Farsi), Russian, and Turkish are widely used in everyday life. Virtual NSLI-Y programs will take place online during the 2025-26 academic year. In addition, the award supports programming for NSLI-Y and Virtual NSLI-Y alumni of all program years. The award recipient will manage the comprehensive organizational and administrative responsibilities of this program and will identify qualified sub-award recipients to implement many of the overseas language programs. Please see the full announcement for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Hans Posey
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