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FY 2024 English Access Scholarship Program

ID: SFOP0010323 • Type: Posted

Description

The English Access Scholarship Program (formerly the English Access Microscholarship Program), established in 2004, is a multifaceted public diplomacy initiative at the forefront of global English language learning and the enhancement of English teaching capacity. With over 200,000 student alumni and over 10,000 teacher alumni in more than 85 countries, the English Access Scholarship Program (Access) is recognized as a high-profile, strategic program that supports U.S. foreign policy objectives, while providing educational opportunities for future leaders globally. Emphasizing critical thinking and employing student-centered and communicative approaches, the program's teaching methodology targets bright, underserved students, primarily aged 13 to 20. The Access Program focuses on four pillars that are integrated into all components of the program: global citizenship themes, 21st-century skills, U.S. culture and values, and communicative English language instruction. The Office of English Language Programs (ECA/A/L), Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs anticipates approximately 15,000 participants, including teachers, students, and alumni. Programming may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid and occur in-country, in the region, and in the United States.

ECA launched the Access Program in 2004. The program has expanded to become a foundational element in the Bureau's continuum of exchanges to reach younger and more diverse audiences worldwide. For nearly over a decade, professional development for teachers has also been an integral part of the program. Many Access programs are serving as model classrooms for English teaching in their countries.

Only one proposal will be considered by ECA from each applicant organization. In cases where more than one submission from an applicant appears in grants.gov, ECA will only consider the submission made closest in time to the NOFO deadline; that submission would constitute the one and only proposal ECA would review from that applicant.

Please see the full announcement for additional information.

Background
The English Access Scholarship Program (formerly the English Access Microscholarship Program), established in 2004, is a multifaceted public diplomacy initiative at the forefront of global English language learning and the enhancement of English teaching capacity. With over 200,000 student alumni and over 10,000 teacher alumni in more than 85 countries, the English Access Scholarship Program (Access) is recognized as a high-profile, strategic program that supports U.S. foreign policy objectives, while providing educational opportunities for future leaders globally.

Emphasizing critical thinking and employing student-centered and communicative approaches, the program's teaching methodology targets bright, underserved students, primarily aged 13 to 20. The Access Program focuses on four pillars that are integrated into all components of the program: global citizenship themes, 21st-century skills, U.S. culture and values, and communicative English language instruction.

Grant Details
The program aims to provide young people with English and leadership skills and empower them to make a difference in their communities. It also enhances their eligibility for future U.S. exchanges or study programs.

The program strategically leverages the global demand for English to build relationships with future leaders, influential educational institutions, and other key populations, even in challenging diplomatic contexts. The program also provides professional development opportunities for teachers by equipping them with updated TESOL methodology and training on how to teach content on global citizenship themes and U.S. culture through student-centered, communicative pedagogy.

Eligibility Requirements
U.S. public and private academic and cultural institutions, exchange-of-persons, and other not-for-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit applications for this competition. Applicants must have nonprofit status with the IRS at the time of application.

Period of Performance
The anticipated award date is September 15, 2024, with an anticipated project completion date of September 14, 2029.

Grant Value
$26,000,000

Place of Performance
Programming may be in-person, virtual or hybrid and occur in-country, in the region, and in the United States.

Overview

Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 3/22/24 the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs posted grant opportunity SFOP0010323 for FY 2024 English Access Scholarship Program. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.421 Academic Exchange Programs - English Language Programs. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $16.0 million and $26.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
March 22, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
May 28, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
March 22, 2024, 1:21 p.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
June 27, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Info
Please see full announcement.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$26,000,000
Floor
$16,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Contact Email
Contact Phone
(202) 890-9795
Additional Information
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities

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