English for Heritage Language Speakers Grants to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education

Dept Of Defense, Defense Human Resources Activity

The English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) program is designed to provide intensive English language instruction for U. S. citizens who are native speakers of critical languages. The goal of the program is to enable participants to reach professional working proficiency in English, as measured by the federal Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 3 and/or the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) superior level. The program equips participants with the abili

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Helps U.S. citizens who speak critical languages improve their English for federal jobs. Participants receive professional training over eight months and complete a research project with federal agency support.

Quick Facts

Funding
$1,198,000 - $1,198,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Workforce Development & Training
Organization
Dept Of Defense, Defense Human Resources Activity

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What Is This Program?

EHLS is a English for Professional Purposes program that leads to ILR Level 3 proficiency for individuals preparing for careers in the federal government. Annually the program selects scholars, who are primary speakers of a critical foreign language, to participate in an eight month long English language professional development program. The curriculum consists of interconnected courses that help participants develop language proficiency and analytical and critical thinking skills typical of the federal workplace. EHLS participants must complete a capstone analytical research project on a topic provided by a federal agency; participants develop papers and presentations on their topics with guidance from federal agency mentors

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit the EHLS Program website for more information.
  • Complete the application form.
  • Submit the application by the deadline.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.dlnseo.mil/Programs/-English-for-Heritage-Language-Speakers/
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • professional English language instruction
  • language proficiency development
  • analytical and critical thinking skills training
  • capstone analytical research project
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
  • capstone analytical research project report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required in all program materials.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

kevin.j.gormley.civ@mail.mil
571- 969-0638

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This program offers funding up to $1,198,000 (minimum $1,198,000).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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