Program Office: Office of English Language Acquisition

CFDA Number: 84.293C
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: FLAP-SEA Program

UPDATE NOTICE: FUNDING FOR THE FLAP PROGRAM WAS ELIMINATED IN THE FINAL FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2012 BUDGET ENACTED BY CONGRESS. THERE IS NO 2012 NEW COMPETITION AND NO CONTINUED FUNDING FOR CURRENT GRANTEES.

This program provides grants to establish, improve, or expand innovative foreign language programs for elementary and secondary school students. In awarding grants under this program, the secretary of education supports projects that promote systemic approaches to improving foreign language learning in the state.

Projects promote systemic approaches for improving foreign language learning including development of state foreign language standards, development of foreign language assessments, professional development, and distance learning.