Language Training Center

Objective

The Language Training Center Program is a DOD-funded initiative that seeks to accelerate the development of foundational or higher-level expertise in critical and strategic languages and regional studies for DOD personnel (both military and civilian) by leveraging U.S. institutions of higher education to meet the existing and demonstrated training needs of DOD units, offices, or agencies.

Who Can Apply

• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• Nonprofit Organization

Any accredited U.S. institutions of higher education (defined in 20 U.S.C. 1001 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) is eligible for a grant. This includes 2- and 4-year colleges and universities, both public and private. Other organizations, associations, agencies, and foreign institutions may be included in proposals but may not be direct recipients of a grant. Federal government schools are not eligible. Applicants must demonstrate an institutional commitment to increasing the critical language and cross-cultural proficiency of DOD personnel as well as proven institutional capability to provide quality instruction in these subject areas.

Who Benefits

• U.S. Federal Government
• Active-Duty Service Person (including dependents
• Reservist (including dependents)

LTCs provide training for DoD total force, and provide opportunities to meet DoD total force language training needs, enabling the DoD workforce to be better prepared and equipped with the language, cultural and regional expertise necessary for foreign nation cooperation and operations.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

kevin.j.gormley.civ@mail.mil
5719690638