Opportunity ID: 343031
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-GUA-FY22-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | English Acquisition for Guatemalan Leaders and Entrepreneurial Skills – Year 2 (EAGLES II) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 08, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 08, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 25, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $175,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Guatemala |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section seeks to fund proposals for English language programs that form part of our larger English language program strategy in Guatemala. The program (or programs) under this funding opportunity: English Acquisition for Guatemalan Leaders and Entrepreneurial Skills – Year 2 (EAGLES II). By the end of the 290-hour program, students will have developed a stronger will to help themselves – and their communities – prosper, along with acquiring the knowledge and practical tools to do so.
Specific Objectives • Students will acquire a minimum of B1+ English level in the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR). • Students will be able to write five-paragraph essay texts in English, applying the appropriate vocabulary, spelling, and grammar to convey intended meaning, according to the type of writing and type of audience. • Students will be able to develop reading comprehension skills, such as skimming and scanning, through simple stories related to their daily lives and experiences. • Students will actively participate in at least seven (7) enhancement activities that provide them with opportunities to learn about United States history, culture, and/or values. • Students will strengthen their personal and professional goals by participating in a minimum two (2) personal development activities. • Students will develop their leadership skills encompassing interpersonal communication skills, teamwork, individual accountability, and other social skills needed to succeed in any community environment. • Students will select and analyze a local entrepreneurial venture and develop a project plan proposal for its improvement and develop their own venture plan. • Students will develop a sense of responsibility and awareness of the importance of caring for the environment, so that the students can implement and/or improve ecological practices at home and in their communities. Providers should budget for the following elements (see sample budget). Priority Regions: Guatemala City, Esquipulas, Cobán, Quetzaltenango, Sololá, Chichicastenango, Huehuetenango |
| Link to Additional Information: | Notice of Funding Opportunity |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section
Grantor Phone 502-2326-4000 Email:gtm-pasgrants@state.gov |
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