Section 656.11 - [Effective 8/15/2025] What assurances and other information must an applicant include in an application?(a) Each institution of higher education, including each member of a consortium, applying for a grant under this part must provide all of the following:(1) An explanation of how the activities funded by the grant will reflect diverse perspectives, as defined in part 655, and a wide range of views and generate debate on world regions and international affairs.(2) A description of how the applicant will encourage government service in areas of national need, as identified by the Secretary, as well as in areas of need in the education, business, and nonprofit sectors.(b) An applicant must submit an Applicant Profile Form, as described in the application package.(c) An applicant must submit a description of the applicant's policy regarding non-discriminatory hiring practices.(d) An applicant must submit a description of the applicant's travel policies, if such policies exist, or a statement that such policies do not exist.(e) Each consortium applying for an award under this part must submit a group agreement (consortium agreement) that addresses the required elements of 34 CFR 75.128 and describes a rationale for the formation of the consortium.