The Office of English Language Programs (ECA/A/L) announces an open competition for the English Language Materials Training and Development Program. This grant invites U.S. public and private universities with a graduate TEFL program (501(c)(3) compliant) to submit proposals. The selected institution will implement a comprehensive program designed to enhance English language instructional materials globally. Key components include conducting a needs assessment for English language materials abroad, delivering a rigorous online academic program in materials development for 26 international participants, and facilitating a three-week U.S. exchange program for these same participants, focusing on further materials development training. Additionally, the program requires the revision of existing ECA/A/L materials and the creation of new products. This initiative aims to strengthen English language education worldwide. Funding is contingent on FY-2011 fund availability.
Opportunity ID: 61033
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-L-11-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | English Language Materials Training and Development 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 complete 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: | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 16, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see the complete announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of English Language Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/A/L) announces an open competition for the English Language Materials Training and Development Program, including a U.S. exchange component in summer, 2012. U.S. public and private universities with a graduate TEFL program meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to implement the program that will include the following: 1. a needs assessment for English language instructional materials abroad; 2. an rigorous, online academic program in materials development for 26 international participants; 3. a three-week, U.S. exchange program for the same 26 participants including materials development training; 4. the revision of at least three products/publications presently in the ECA/A/L materials catalogue and the development of at least three new products/publications. More detailed information about each of these four components of this cooperative agreement are detailed in the Program Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI). Funding is pending the availability of FY-2011 funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | English Language Materials Training and Development 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
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Related Documents
Folder 61033 Full Announcement-1 -> materials pogi (2).pdf
Folder 61033 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp materials development program fy 11.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-11-02 | English Language Materials Training and Development Program | PKG00024370 | Dec 28, 2010 | Mar 15, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
61033 SF424-2.0.pdf
61033 Project-1.1.pdf
61033 Budget-1.1.pdf
61033 SF424B-1.1.pdf
61033 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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