The Education Department is offering a grant to enhance the career development of 30 alumni from past madrassa English teacher training programs. The grant includes a face-to-face training, procurement of seats in National Geographic Learning’s ELTeach online course, and a culminating workshop. The implementing partner will coordinate all phases of the project, including participant recruitment, selection, travel, lodging, training logistics, and more. This grant aims to empower alumni to improve their teaching skills and support fellow teachers through online learning experiences, ultimately benefiting the education sector.
Opportunity ID: 283153
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ND-NOFO-16-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Blended Career Development for Madrassa Teacher-Training Program Alumni |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 04, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 03, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $115,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $115,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | This project will entail three distinct phases. In the first phase, 30 alumni of past madrassa English teacher training programs will be recruited to participate in the current program. Working in coordination with the RELO, the implementing partner will develop participant selection criteria and schedule candidate interviews. After a final participant list is confirmed with the GOR, for the second phase of the project, the implementing partner will coordinate a one-week face-to-face training-of-trainers (ToT) course for the selected alumni. For the third phase of the project, the implementing partner will procure 240 seats in National Geographic Learning’s ELTeach online course. (ELTeach is a professional development, assessment and certificate course developed jointly by National Geographic Learning and Educational Testing Service, applicable to both pre-service and in-service teachers who work in the public and private sectors. It contains two strands: English-for-Teaching and Professional Knowledge for ELT. Participants in the current project will complete both strands.) Each alumnus/alumna will be allocated four seats in each strand – one for him/herself and three for fellow teachers. During this phase of the project, alumni will be responsible for facilitating their fellow teachers’ online learning experiences and performance. The implementing partner will provide support for these facilitated sessions and track participant performance in each strand. For the fourth and final phase of the project, the implementing partner will organize a two-day culminating workshop for the 30 original alumni and their 90 peer English teachers. During this workshop, participants will share feedback on their experiences in the online course and develop individual professional development plans.The implementing partner will be responsible for coordinating all phases of the project, including (a) participant recruitment, selection, travel, and lodging; (b) rental of training venue; (c) correspondence with project participants, their madrassa directors, local educational authorities, and other concerned parties; (d) procurement of ELTeach seats/licenses from National Geographic Learning; (e) procurement of other necessary training materials, stationery, etc.; and (f) other project logistics, as required. (Please refer to the full announcement for details.) |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy New Delhi |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi
Email:ND_GrantApplications@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Closing date extended. | Jun 20, 2016 | |
| Minor typo correction. | Jun 20, 2016 | |
| Apr 20, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ND-NOFO-16-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Blended Career Development for Madrassa Teacher-Training Program Alumni |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 04, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 03, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $115,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $115,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | This project will entail three distinct phases. In the first phase, 30 alumni of past madrassa English teacher training programs will be recruited to participate in the current program. Working in coordination with the RELO, the implementing partner will develop participant selection criteria and schedule candidate interviews. After a final participant list is confirmed with the GOR, for the second phase of the project, the implementing partner will coordinate a one-week face-to-face training-of-trainers (ToT) course for the selected alumni. For the third phase of the project, the implementing partner will procure 240 seats in National Geographic Learning’s ELTeach online course. (ELTeach is a professional development, assessment and certificate course developed jointly by National Geographic Learning and Educational Testing Service, applicable to both pre-service and in-service teachers who work in the public and private sectors. It contains two strands: English-for-Teaching and Professional Knowledge for ELT. Participants in the current project will complete both strands.) Each alumnus/alumna will be allocated four seats in each strand – one for him/herself and three for fellow teachers. During this phase of the project, alumni will be responsible for facilitating their fellow teachers’ online learning experiences and performance. The implementing partner will provide support for these facilitated sessions and track participant performance in each strand. For the fourth and final phase of the project, the implementing partner will organize a two-day culminating workshop for the 30 original alumni and their 90 peer English teachers. During this workshop, participants will share feedback on their experiences in the online course and develop individual professional development plans.The implementing partner will be responsible for coordinating all phases of the project, including (a) participant recruitment, selection, travel, and lodging; (b) rental of training venue; (c) correspondence with project participants, their madrassa directors, local educational authorities, and other concerned parties; (d) procurement of ELTeach seats/licenses from National Geographic Learning; (e) procurement of other necessary training materials, stationery, etc.; and (f) other project logistics, as required. (Please refer to the full announcement for details.) |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy New Delhi |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi
Email:ND_GrantApplications@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ND-NOFO-16-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Blended Career Development for Madrassa Teacher-Training Program Alumni |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 20, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $115,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $115,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | This project will entail three distinct phases. In the first phase, 30 alumni of past madrassa English teacher training programs will be recruited to participate in the current program. Working in coordination with the RELO, the implementing partner will develop participant selection criteria and schedule candidate interviews. After a final participant list is confirmed with the GOR, for the second phase of the project, the implementing partner will coordinate a one-week face-to-face training-of-trainers (ToT) course for the selected alumni. For the third phase of the project, the implementing partner will procure 240 seats in National Geographic Learning’s ELTeach online course. (ELTeach is a professional development, assessment and certificate course developed jointly by National Geographic Learning and Educational Testing Service, applicable to both pre-service and in-service teachers who work in the public and private sectors. It contains two strands: English-for-Teaching and Professional Knowledge for ELT. Participants in the current project will complete both strands.) Each alumnus/alumna will be allocated four seats in each strand – one for him/herself and three for fellow teachers. During this phase of the project, alumni will be responsible for facilitating their fellow teachers’ online learning experiences and performance. The implementing partner will provide support for these facilitated sessions and track participant performance in each strand. For the fourth and final phase of the project, the implementing partner will organize a two-day culminating workshop for the 30 original alumni and their 90 peer English teachers. During this workshop, participants will share feedback on their experiences in the online course and develop individual professional development plans.The implementing partner will be responsible for coordinating all phases of the project, including (a) participant recruitment, selection, travel, and lodging; (b) rental of training venue; (c) correspondence with project participants, their madrassa directors, local educational authorities, and other concerned parties; (d) procurement of ELTeach seats/licenses from National Geographic Learning; (e) procurement of other necessary training materials, stationery, etc.; and (f) other project logistics, as required. (Please refer to the full announcement for details.) |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy New Delhi |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi
Email:ND_GrantApplications@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ND-NOFO-16-100 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Blended Career Development for Madrassa Teacher-Training Program Alumni |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $115,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $115,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to India |
| Description: | This project will entail three distinct phases. In the first phase, 30 alumni of past madrassa English teacher training programs will be recruited to participate in the current program. Working in coordination with the RELO, the implementing partner will develop participant selection criteria and schedule candidate interviews. After a final participant list is confirmed with the GOR, for the second phase of the project, the implementing partner will coordinate a one-week face-to-face training-of-trainers (ToT) course for the selected alumni. For the third phase of the project, the implementing partner will procure 240 seats in National Geographic Learning’s ELTeach online course. (ELTeach is a professional development, assessment and certificate course developed jointly by National Geographic Learning and Educational Testing Service, applicable to both pre-service and in-service teachers who work in the public and private sectors. It contains two strands: English-for-Teaching and Professional Knowledge for ELT. Participants in the current project will complete both strands.) Each alumnus/alumna will be allocated four seats in each strand – one for him/herself and three for fellow teachers. During this phase of the project, alumni will be responsible for facilitating their fellow teachers’ online learning experiences and performance. The implementing partner will provide support for these facilitated sessions and track participant performance in each strand. For the fourth and final phase of the project, the implementing partner will organize a two-day culminating workshop for the 30 original alumni and their 90 peer English teachers. During this workshop, participants will share feedback on their experiences in the online course and develop individual professional development plans.
The implementing partner will be responsible for coordinating all phases of the project, including (a) participant recruitment, selection, travel, and lodging; (b) rental of training venue; (c) correspondence with project participants, their madrassa directors, local educational authorities, and other concerned parties; (d) procurement of ELTeach seats/licenses from National Geographic Learning; (e) procurement of other necessary training materials, stationery, etc.; and (f) other project logistics, as required. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy New Delhi |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi
Email:ND_GrantApplications@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 283153 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> NOFO16-100 Madrassa Teacher training-extended.pdf
Folder 283153 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> Annexure B suggested grant budget format.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi Email: ND_GrantApplications@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | ND-NOFO-16-100 | Blended Career Development for Madrassa Teacher-Training Program Alumni | PKG00222935 | Apr 20, 2016 | Jul 04, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
283153 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
283153 Budget-1.1.pdf
283153 Project-1.1.pdf
283153 SF424A-1.0.pdf
283153 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
283153 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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