U.S. Embassy Kyiv Grant: Supporting Distance English Language Education for Ukrainian Secondary Schools

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

U.S. EMBASSY KYIV

Notice of Funding Opportunity

Funding Opportunity Title: Support for Distance English Language Education for Ukrainian Secondary Schools

Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-Ukraine-2022-13

Email address: KyivRELO@state.gov

A.   PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Kyiv (PAS Kyiv) announces an open

competition for proposals for cooperative agreements that foster the development of online English language learning and teaching in Ukraine. The grantee will provide assistance to the Ministry of Education and Science (MOES) in Ukraine to streamline the online English language teaching process in Ukrainian secondary schools and to support the Distance Education Model for Learning English. The Grantee will coordinate closely with administrators and curriculum specialists at MOES to address the following needs: develop a new online English language teaching content; provide technical and software support and advice; and train in-service teachers in implementing the content. As appropriate, a U.S. English Language Specialist may support this project through advising and training. The work is expected to impact Ukrainian students learning online.

Program Objectives:

1.     Improve English language education for Ukrainians, including education delivered virtually and in blended formats.

2.     Build capacity of Ministry of Education and Science in Ukraine to offer high-quality online education for Ukrainian secondary students.

3.     Strengthen ties between the United States and Ukraine through collaborative activities and products that promote mutual understanding and democratic values.

Participants and Audiences:

·        The grantee will be expected to work closely with Ukrainian MOES administrators and curriculum specialists, as well as English language teachers in Ukraine.

·        The activities will directly inform the work of Ukrainian teacher trainers, teachers, and students.

B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION

Length of performance period: September 25, 2022 to December 31, 2023

Number of awards anticipated: one

Total available funding: $175,000, pending the availability of funds

Type of Funding: FY22 Foreign Assistance Funds

Anticipated program start date: September 25, 2022

This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Funding Instrument Type:  Cooperative agreement

In a cooperative agreement, PAS Kyiv is substantially involved in program activities above

and beyond routine monitoring. The Embassy will identify and work closely with partners to carry out the activities, serving as the main conduit of information to the Ukrainian organizations and partners. The Embassy will also be responsible for monitoring the activity and representing the U.S. Government during the course of the programming. In addition, PAS Kyiv will:

• provide guidance and feedback on the topics for the professional development program;

• advise in the selection of participating instructors;

• provide feedback at regular intervals and upon program completion.

Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed on or before December 31, 2023

The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.

C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION

1.     Eligible Applicants

The following organizations are eligible to apply:  Ukrainian and U.S. non-commercial organizations (both Public and Private) are eligible to apply. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations must meet the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3).

2.     Cost Sharing or Matching

Cost sharing is encouraged, but there is no requirement for cost sharing or matching funds for this competition.

3.     Other Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D for information on how to obtain these registrations. 

a) Technical Eligibility: All proposals must comply with the requirements and guidance included in this NOFO. Not following the guidance will result in the proposal being declared technically ineligible and given no further consideration in the review process.

b) Eligible applicants may not submit more than one proposal in this competition.

If more than one proposal is received from the same applicant, all submissions will be declared technically ineligible and will receive no further consideration in the review process. 

Please note: Applicant organizations are defined by their legal name, and EIN number as stated on their completed SF-424 and additional supporting documentation outlined in the PSI document.

c) Taxes: Successful applicants are responsible for complying with all applicable tax treaties and federal, state and local laws on tax withholding and reporting for project participants.

D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

1.     Address to Request Application Package

Interested applicants may request the full text of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) via email to KyivRELO@state.gov. The NOFO may also be found on www.grants.gov as well as the website of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv: https://ua.usembassy.gov/education-culture/regional-english-language-office-2/