The Department of State offers the FY 2015 English Access Microscholarship to economically disadvantaged 13- to 20-year-olds globally, providing English language skills through after-school classes and intensive sessions. This program aims to enhance students’ ability to engage effectively in their countries’ development, expose them to U.S. culture, and assist in their participation in future U.S. exchange programs. Additionally, it includes support for alumni, teachers, and officials through in-country or international programming opportunities. Closing date for applications is May 15, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 275640
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-ECAALW-15-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2015 English Access Microscholarship |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | none |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.421 — Academic Exchange Programs – English Language Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 02, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2015 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2015 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | none |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) provides a foundation of English language skills to bright, economically disadvantaged 13- to 20-year-olds worldwide through after school classes and intensive sessions in their countries. Access programs expose students to U.S. culture and democratic values, improve the students’ potential to participate successfully in the socio-economic development of their countries, and increase their chances of competing for and participating in future U.S. exchange and study programs.
The program will also support programming for alumni, teachers, directors, administrators and ministry officials that can be conducted in-country, in the region or in the U.S. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2015 English Access Microscholarship |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 275640 Full Announcement-1 -> final fy15 access program nofo .pdf
Folder 275640 Full Announcement-1 -> final fy15 access pogi.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.421 | ECA-ECAALW-15-003 | FY 2015 English Access Microscholarship Program | PKG00215986 | Apr 02, 2015 | May 15, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
275640 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
275640 Budget-1.1.pdf
275640 Project-1.1.pdf
275640 SF424A-1.0.pdf
275640 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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