Application for Grants under the Centers for International Business Education (1894-0001)

This information collection (OMB 1840-0616) includes application instructions and forms for the Centers for International Business Education (CIBE) Program (CFDA Number 84.220A) authorized under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. Sections 611 and 612). The type of collection is an extension of a previously-approved information collection (application). Centers for International Business Education (CIBEs) offer consulting services on international business and marketing to businesses in their areas, develop business language curriculum, and teach international business topics to undergraduate and graduate students. They also partner with businesses and professional associations to offer internships and other real-world experience to prepare career-ready international business students. CIBEs serve to strengthen the American economy in our increasingly interconnected world by enabling U.S. citizens and companies to compete in the international business arena. The CIBE program provides grants for up to 48 months to pay the Federal share of the cost of planning, establishing, and operating Centers for International Business Education. Eligible applicants are U.S. institutions of higher education or combinations of such institutions. This program responds to the ongoing national need for individuals with expertise and competence in world languages, international business, and U.S. global economic competitiveness; advance national security by developing a pipeline of highly proficient linguists and experts in critical world regions; and contribute to developing a globally competent workforce able to engage with a multilingual/multicultural clientele at home and abroad. Approval of this collection is necessary in order to conduct fiscal year (FY) 2022 program competitions.

The latest form for Application for Grants under the Centers for International Business Education (1894-0001) expires 2023-11-30 and can be found here.