The Embassy of the United States of America in Paraguay is offering micro-scholarships for disadvantaged but outstanding undergraduate students in the greater Asuncion metropolitan area. This grant is for organizations with expertise in teaching ESL/EFL to young adults, incorporating U.S. values and culture into the curriculum, and providing report cards and course completion certificates. Applicants must have established relationships with the Ministry of Education in Paraguay. Closing date: Aug 30, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 240274
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | PRMPD-13-GR-001-WHA-08192013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | English language micro-scholarships for disadvantaged but outstanding undergraduate students in the greater Asuncion metropolitan area, Paraguay |
| Opportunity Category:: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Humanities (see “Cultural Affairs” in CFDA) |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 25,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $22,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code or similar statutes in the Republic of Paraguay. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | U.S. Mission to Paraguay |
| Description:: | The Embassy of the United States of America in Paraguay encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. New applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following subject areas: teaching ESL/EFL to young adults in a classroom setting with an emphasis on conversational ability, the ability to incorporate U.S. values and culture into the ESL/EFL curriculum, and the provision of report cards and course completion certificates. Expertise and established relationships with the Ministry of Education in Paraguay will be considered favorably. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Revised | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1