This grant, administered by the Office of English Language Programs, is for the administration of the English Access Microscholarship Program. Its purpose is to equip bright 14- to 18-year-olds from disadvantaged international communities with foundational English language skills. The program achieves this through in-country after-school classes and intensive summer learning. The selected Cooperative Agreement recipient will disburse funds to in-country educational service providers, enabling them to deliver English language programming and teacher training. Additionally, the recipient will organize at least two U.S.-based summer workshops for selected Access Program directors, teachers, and students. These workshops will not only enhance English proficiency and teaching methodologies but also offer participants valuable insights into U.S. culture and democratic values, fostering a deeper appreciation.
Opportunity ID: 47141
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-A-L-09-02 |
| 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: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 01, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,289,970 |
| Award Ceiling: | $19,289,970 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled 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 Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
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 Program), which provides a foundation of English language skills to bright 14- to 18-year-olds from disadvantaged sectors overseas through in-country after school classes and intensive summer learning activities. The microscholarships fund incountry study for classes close to the students’ homes. The Cooperative Agreement recipientÂ’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 providersÂ’ 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. summer workshops, one for selected Access Program directors and teachers and the other for selected Access students. In addition to providing quality instruction in the English language to Access students and the latest methodology to Access directors and teachers, workshops must include content that gives the participants insights into, and an appreciation for, U.S. culture and democratic values. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 47141 Full Announcement-1 -> final – fy09 access rfgp.pdf
Folder 47141 Full Announcement-1 -> final – fy09 access 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-A-L-09-02 | English Access Microscholarship Program | PKG00011917 | May 01, 2009 | Jun 15, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47141 SF424-2.0.pdf
47141 Budget-1.1.pdf
47141 Project-1.1.pdf
47141 SF424A-1.0.pdf
47141 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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