The U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan is offering this grant to design and implement the English Access Microscholarship Programs. This grant is for the purpose of equipping talented, economically disadvantaged students with minimal English proficiency with robust communication and critical thinking skills. The program focuses on fostering conversational English abilities through meaningful interaction, cooperative learning, and real-life contexts, complemented by various experiential activities. Eligible participants must be bright, commit to a full two-year program, and will receive certificates of completion from the U.S. Embassy upon graduation. This initiative aims to prepare students for effective English language use in diverse settings.
Opportunity ID: 327625
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-KAZ-NS-AEECA-20-009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Design and Implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Programs in Kazakhstan |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Regional English Language Office at the U.S. Embassy Nur-Sultan encourages applications from U.S. and Kazakhstan registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with at least three years of programming experience in administering educational programs and/or teaching English, preferably with similar projects. The grantee must have access to an established core of English instructors willing to commit their time to this project. The grantee must identify the location(s) and venue(s) that will be used for this program (verified with a document/preliminary agreement) and will be responsible for recruiting participants. Organizations with previous experience and a capacity of working with educational institutions on a national level will be given priority. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. A copy of the organization’s registration should be provided with the proposal application. U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Kazakhstan-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan |
| Description: |
The goal of the Access Program is to equip talented students who possess a minimal knowledge of English with effective communication and critical thinking skills through meaningful interaction, cooperative learning strategies, and real-life contexts. Additionally, Access seeks to prepare students for conversational English language skills with native and non-native speakers of English through a variety of experiential learning activities. Selected participants must be bright, economically disadvantaged students with beginning level of English. Participants should commit to enroll in classes during the full two-year program. Students will graduate with certificates of completion from the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan at the end of their two-year program. The Program is divided into distinct phases: |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Assem Bekimova
+7 7172 702402 +7 705 7492351 Email:RELO-Nur-Sultan@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 327625 Full Announcement-English Access 2020 NOFO -> Access Microscholarship Program 2020.pdf
Folder 327625 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package Templates -> Applicant-Organization-Information-Sheet.pdf
Folder 327625 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package Templates -> Grant Application Template.pdf
Folder 327625 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package Templates -> SF424.pdf
Folder 327625 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package Templates -> Budget-Narrative-Sample-Template-for-25000-and-more.pdf
Folder 327625 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package Templates -> SF424A.pdf
Folder 327625 Other Supporting Documents-sam.gov registration guide -> Sam.gov Registration Guide.pdf
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