The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in the U.S. Embassy Islamabad offers funding through the Public Diplomacy Grants program for the Pakistan TEA program. This grant aims to enhance the English language skills, teaching methodologies, and leadership abilities of Pakistani high school English teachers through a 6-week academic program at a U.S. university. The program includes seminars, classroom placements, and networking opportunities with American educators. A minimum of fifty teachers will participate, with a structured follow-on program for alumni to provide training in their communities. Closing date for applications is April 8, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 312724
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-19-AW-001-02072019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pakistan Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) English Language Teacher Exchange |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 08, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All U.S. registered non-profit, accredited universities with requisite capacity and relevant programming experience are eligible to apply. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Organizations must provide proof of registration and non-profit status with their proposal application. Organizations should submit a copy of their IRSdetermination letter. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants program for the Pakistan Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) English Language Teacher Exchange. The award seeks a U.S. university partner to promote the development of English language skills, knowledge of current English Language Teaching (ELT) pedagogies, and the leadership skills of a select number of Pakistani high school English language teachers through a blend of classroom and field experiences. This includes community engagement activities and opportunities to network with English language teaching peers in the United States.
The Pakistan Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) program provides Pakistani high school English language teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in English language teaching skills and become more familiar with the United States. TEA participants travel to the United States for a six-week academic program at a U.S. university that includes seminars on teaching methodologies, curriculum development, lesson planning, and technology. Teachers are also placed in U.S. secondary schools near their host university where they work closely with U.S. teachers. A minimum of fifty (50) Pakistani teachers will participate in the program under this award. RELO Islamabad has a competitive, structured follow-on program for TEA Alumni to deliver face-to-face training to colleagues in their community upon their return.
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| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen M Delage
Program Specialist Email:delageem@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The close date was corrected. | Feb 07, 2019 | |
| Feb 07, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-19-AW-001-02072019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pakistan Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) English Language Teacher Exchange |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 08, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All U.S. registered non-profit, accredited universities with requisite capacity and relevant programming experience are eligible to apply. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Organizations must provide proof of registration and non-profit status with their proposal application. Organizations should submit a copy of their IRSdetermination letter. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants program for the Pakistan Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) English Language Teacher Exchange. The award seeks a U.S. university partner to promote the development of English language skills, knowledge of current English Language Teaching (ELT) pedagogies, and the leadership skills of a select number of Pakistani high school English language teachers through a blend of classroom and field experiences. This includes community engagement activities and opportunities to network with English language teaching peers in the United States.
The Pakistan Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) program provides Pakistani high school English language teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in English language teaching skills and become more familiar with the United States. TEA participants travel to the United States for a six-week academic program at a U.S. university that includes seminars on teaching methodologies, curriculum development, lesson planning, and technology. Teachers are also placed in U.S. secondary schools near their host university where they work closely with U.S. teachers. A minimum of fifty (50) Pakistani teachers will participate in the program under this award. RELO Islamabad has a competitive, structured follow-on program for TEA Alumni to deliver face-to-face training to colleagues in their community upon their return.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen M Delage
Program Specialist Email:delageem@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-19-AW-001-02072019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pakistan Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) English Language Teacher Exchange |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 08, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 08, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All U.S. registered non-profit, accredited universities with requisite capacity and relevant programming experience are eligible to apply. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Organizations must provide proof of registration and non-profit status with their proposal application. Organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants program for the Pakistan Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) English Language Teacher Exchange. The award seeks a U.S. university partner to promote the development of English language skills, knowledge of current English Language Teaching (ELT) pedagogies, and the leadership skills of a select number of Pakistani high school English language teachers through a blend of classroom and field experiences. This includes community engagement activities and opportunities to network with English language teaching peers in the United States.
The Pakistan Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) program provides Pakistani high school English language teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in English language teaching skills and become more familiar with the United States. TEA participants travel to the United States for a six-week academic program at a U.S. university that includes seminars on teaching methodologies, curriculum development, lesson planning, and technology. Teachers are also placed in U.S. secondary schools near their host university where they work closely with U.S. teachers. A minimum of fifty (50) Pakistani teachers will participate in the program under this award. RELO Islamabad has a competitive, structured follow-on program for TEA Alumni to deliver face-to-face training to colleagues in their community upon their return.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen M Delage
Program Specialist Email:delageem@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 312724 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 04. Attachment 4 – Budget Narrative Template.pdf
Folder 312724 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> TEA US Exchange NOFO-FINAL 02.07.19.pdf
Folder 312724 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 02. Attachment 2 – Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.pdf
Folder 312724 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 03. Attachment 3.0 – Suggested M&E Workbook.pdf
Folder 312724 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 03.2 Attachment 3.2 – M&E Definitions.pdf
Folder 312724 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 01. Attachment 1 – Application Summary Coversheet – RELO – TEA.pdf
Folder 312724 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 05. Attachment 5.0 – SF-424.pdf
Folder 312724 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 05. Attachment 5.1 – SF-424A.pdf
Folder 312724 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 03.1 Attachment 3.1 – Example of M&E Workbook.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen M Delage Program Specialist Email: delageem@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | 19-AW-001-02072019 | TEA U.S. Exchange NOFO | PKG00248155 | Feb 07, 2019 | Apr 08, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
312724 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
312724 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312724 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312724 SF424A-1.0.pdf
312724 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
312724 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
312724 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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