This grant, from the Office of English Language Programs, establishes the English Access Microscholarship Program. It aims to provide foundational English language skills to bright 13-20 year olds from disadvantaged overseas sectors through in-country after-school classes and intensive sessions. The recipient will disburse funds to in-country educational service providers, facilitating English language programming and in-service teacher training. Two U.S. workshops are also sponsored: one for directors and teachers focusing on linguistic enhancement, and another for students to boost English proficiency, leadership, and understanding of U.S. culture via project-based learning.
Opportunity ID: 156873
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-L-12-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | English Access Microscholarship Program |
| 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: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.421 — Academic Exchange Programs – English Language Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $28,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $28,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of English Language Programs announces an open competition for the administration of the English Access Microscholarship Program (Access), which provides a foundation of English language skills to bright 13- to 20-year olds from disadvantaged sectors overseas through in-country after school classes and intensive sessions. The scholarships fund in-country study for English classes close to the students’ homes. The Cooperative Agreement recipient‟s role is to disburse funds to in-country educational service providers selected by U.S. Embassies. These funds will support in-country educational service providers‟ activities such as English language programming for Access students and in-service teacher training for Access directors and teachers. In addition, the recipient will provide at least two U.S. workshops, one for selected Access directors and teachers and the other for selected Access students. The student workshop will focus on increasing English language proficiency through project-based learning. These projects include building the Access students‟ leadership and community service skills and increasing their understanding of U.S. culture and society. The Access directors‟ and teachers‟ workshop will focus on providing linguistic enhancement through immersion studies with firsthand exposure to the U.S. and the ability to share these experiences with Access students through their English language lessons and enhancement activities as well as share their experience with other Access teachers through teacher training seminars. |
| Link to Additional Information: | English Access Microscholarship Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 156873 Full Announcement-1 -> final fy12 access program rfgp-lastest.pdf
Folder 156873 Full Announcement-1 -> final fy2012 pogi.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Program Specialist Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.421 | ECA-A-L-12-02 | English Access Microscholarship Program | PKG00109170 | Mar 21, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
156873 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
156873 Budget-1.1.pdf
156873 Project-1.1.pdf
156873 SF424A-1.0.pdf
156873 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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