This grant is for not-for-profit/non-governmental organizations in Paraguay to provide advanced English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) education. The U.S. Embassy in Paraguay’s Public Diplomacy section invites proposals to teach academically gifted, disadvantaged high school and undergraduate students in the greater Asuncion metropolitan area. Programs should be up to two years long, with at least four hours of instruction weekly, focusing on conversational skills. The curriculum must integrate U.S. culture, values, and democratic ideals. Each classroom should accommodate 20-25 students. This initiative aims to enhance English proficiency among talented youth, fostering cross-cultural understanding. Approximately up to $25,000 is available per award to support these educational opportunities.
Opportunity ID: 240697
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRMPD-13-GR-002-WHA-08222013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advanced English language micro-scholarships for academically gifted disadvantaged high school and undergraduate students in the greater Asuncion metropolitan area of Paraguay. |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $22,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having 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 Paraguay |
| Description: | The Embassy of the United States of America in Paraguays Public Diplomacy (PD) section is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Proposals (RFP). PD invites not-for profit/non-governmental organizations in Paraguay to submit proposals for teaching advanced English as a second (ESL) or foreign language (EFL) to groups of up to 25 disadvantaged high school and undergraduate students in the greater Asuncion metropolitan area of Paraguay. ESL/EFL teaching programs should be no more than 2 years in length with a minimum of 4 hours of instruction per week with an emphasis on conversational ability and must incorporate U.S. culture, values, and democratic ideals into the curriculum. Classroom sizes should be between 20-25 students. Public Diplomacy Asuncion will have approximately up to $25,000 per award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Darren Beltran
PD Grants and Program Assistant Phone 595-21-213-715 Email:beltrand@state.gov |
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