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Engaging Students in English

ID: LUXEM-PDS-FY25-04 • Type: Posted

Description

The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg announces an open competition for organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOI) to carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg on Engaging Students in English.

The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg and Engaging Students in English, including, but not limited to:

  • Programs focused on strengthening specific English language skills or professional English capacity of students, such as public-speaking, debate, theater/drama.
  • Programs that enhance and promote the English-teaching profession and community, such as trainings, workshops, or conferences for English educators in Luxembourg.
  • English-language programs for underprivileged groups including but not limited to patrons of organizations, such as shelters for refugees, women, abuse victims or children's organizations.
  • Educational programs such as English-language camps, academic competitions, conferences, workshops, courses, exhibits, performances, etc.
  • Projects that share American best practices in English-language education by bringing U.S. experts to engage with students and teachers in Luxembourg.

All programs must engage Luxembourg audiences. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Any speaker paid with grant funding must hold U.S. citizenship.

Please review the complete NOFO on the Funding Opportunities page on our website: https://lu.usembassy.gov/grants-program/ or in the related documents tab on the announcement on grants.gov for information on how to submit a Statement of Interest.

Background
The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg announces an open competition for organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOI) to carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg on Engaging Students in English.

The goal is to enhance the understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives through educational initiatives.

Grant Details
The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals for programs that include:
1) Strengthening specific English language skills or professional English capacity of students, such as public-speaking, debate, theater/drama;
2) Enhancing and promoting the English-teaching profession through trainings, workshops, or conferences for educators;
3) Providing English-language programs for underprivileged groups including refugees and abuse victims;
4) Conducting educational programs like camps, competitions, workshops, and performances;
5) Sharing American best practices in English-language education by bringing U.S. experts to engage with students and teachers in Luxembourg.

All programs must engage Luxembourg audiences and include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. or Luxembourgish not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, governmental institutions, and individuals. For-profit organizations are not eligible. U.S. organizations must partner with a Luxembourgish organization.

Period of Performance
The performance period is twelve months from the start date of December 18, 2024.

Grant Value
Awards may range from a minimum of $3,000 to a maximum of $15,000.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in Luxembourg.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 12/18/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity LUXEM-PDS-FY25-04 for Engaging Students in English. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.

Timing

Posted Date
Dec. 18, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
May 4, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 11 Days
Last Updated
Dec. 18, 2024, 8:28 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
June 3, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • U.S. or Luxembourgish not-for-profit, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. • Public and private educational institutions. • Public international organizations and governmental institutions. • Individuals (If applying as an individual, you must include in your application an explanation of why you are uniquely qualified as an individual applicant.) *U.S. organizations applying for funding must partner with a Luxembourgish organization. *

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$15,000
Floor
$3,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Christine M Lugrine Grantor
Contact Email
luxembourggrants@state.gov
Email Description
Luxembourg Grants team
Contact Phone
0035246012327
Additional Information
U.S. Embassy Luxembourg Funding Opportunities
Additional Information Site
https://lu.usembassy.gov/grants-program/

Documents

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