U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Affairs Section Offering Grant for Management of English Language Small Grants Program

The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or institutions to submit applications to manage and implement the Embassy’s English Language Small Grants Program (ELSGP). The ELSGP aims to promote and improve English language education across Uzbekistan through innovative and creative programming proposed by individuals and organizations. In consultation with PAS, the successful applicant will manage the ELSGP fully, including promoting it, accepting and reviewing grant proposals, corresponding with applicants, managing payments and financial records, and monitoring and evaluating the programs. The successful applicant will also manage travel grants for English Language teachers, faculty and other professionals to attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development activities approved in consultation with PAS. Applications for ELSGP must support initiatives such as:

· improving the quality of English Language teaching and learning in the country;

· identifying key factors that promote innovative and interactive English teaching methods;

· training new generations of English Language teachers;

· motivating students to excel at English learning; and

· establishing English programs that support economic growth and development. 

Project Goal:

Improve the quality of English language education in Uzbekistan through administrating the English Language Small Grants Program