Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A L 12 04 OY B
Apply for ECA A L 12 04 OY B
- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "E Teacher Scholarship Program and Professional Development Workshop" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.421 Academic Exchange Programs English Language Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 28, 2012 and posted on Feb 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The E Teacher Scholarship Program and Professional Development Workshop is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity offered through the Office of English Language Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/A/L). It is a discretionary funding opportunity administered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected awardee would implement the program in coordination with the U.S. government rather than operating entirely independently. The overall purpose is to support U.S. foreign policy and educational exchange goals by strengthening English language teaching capacity worldwide, primarily by expanding access to high-quality professional development for teachers and other English language education professionals in many countries.
The program is structured around two main components that an applicant institution (or consortium) would be responsible for delivering. The first and largest component is a set of distance-learning professional development courses at the university level focused on Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). The grant calls for delivering six to eight longer online courses that run for roughly 10 to 12 weeks, plus an option to offer an additional two to four shorter courses lasting about three to five weeks. Collectively, these online offerings are intended to serve up to 1,200 English teaching professionals from around the world, and the program design must ensure that at least 75 percent of participants are enrolled in the longer 10 to 12 week courses (so the emphasis remains on sustained, in-depth training rather than brief webinars or short modules). The second component is an in-person (or otherwise intensive) professional development workshop lasting three weeks for approximately 26 alumni of the E Teacher program, selected from multiple geographic regions. This workshop component is intended to build on prior training, deepen participant expertise, and strengthen professional networks among educators who have already completed E Teacher coursework.
Eligibility is limited to accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institutions or consortia of such institutions, and the announcement also references nonprofit eligibility consistent with 26 USC 501(c)(3). In the source listing, eligible applicants are described broadly to include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits (with full details deferred to the complete announcement). The opportunity carries a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources or document allowable partner contributions as part of the proposed budget.
In terms of scale and funding, the opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $1,200,000 and an award ceiling of $1,200,000, suggesting one implementing organization would likely manage the full global program and associated workshop. The CFDA number listed is 19.421 (Academic Exchange Programs - English Language Programs). Key dates in the announcement show the opportunity was posted February 28, 2012, with an application deadline of April 13, 2012, and it was archived April 14, 2012, indicating this specific competition cycle has closed, even though the summary provides a clear picture of the program model and requirements.
For applicants or stakeholders needing access to the full announcement details, the listing provides an official contact: Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov, particularly for anyone who has trouble accessing the full solicitation electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the E Teacher Scholarship Program and Professional Development Workshop?
The E Teacher Scholarship Program and Professional Development Workshop is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity offered through the Office of English Language Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/A/L). Its purpose is to strengthen English language teaching capacity worldwide by expanding access to high-quality professional development for English language teachers and other English language education professionals in many countries.
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs (ECA/A/L).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity administered as a cooperative agreement. Under a cooperative agreement, the selected awardee would implement the program in coordination with the U.S. government rather than operating entirely independently.
What are the main goals of the program?
The program is intended to support U.S. foreign policy and educational exchange goals by strengthening English language teaching capacity worldwide, primarily through expanded access to professional development for English language education professionals across many countries.
What are the major components an awardee would be responsible for delivering?
The program is structured around two primary components:
- Distance-learning, university-level professional development courses focused on TEFL/TESL.
- An intensive three-week professional development workshop for approximately 26 E Teacher alumni selected from multiple geographic regions.
What is included in the distance-learning (online) component?
The online component includes:
- Six to eight longer online courses, each running roughly 10 to 12 weeks.
- An option to offer an additional two to four shorter courses lasting about three to five weeks.
How many participants are the online courses intended to serve?
Collectively, the online offerings are intended to serve up to 1,200 English teaching professionals from around the world.
Is there a requirement about how many participants must be in the longer courses?
Yes. The program design must ensure that at least 75 percent of participants are enrolled in the longer 10 to 12 week courses, emphasizing sustained, in-depth training rather than brief modules.
What is the in-person (or intensive) workshop component?
The second component is a three-week professional development workshop for approximately 26 alumni of the E Teacher program. Participants are selected from multiple geographic regions. The workshop is intended to build on prior training, deepen expertise, and strengthen professional networks among educators who have already completed E Teacher coursework.
How many alumni are expected to participate in the workshop?
Approximately 26 E Teacher program alumni are expected to participate in the three-week workshop.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institutions or consortia of such institutions. The announcement also references nonprofit eligibility consistent with 26 USC 501(c)(3). The source listing describes eligible applicants broadly to include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits, with full details deferred to the complete announcement.
Can a consortium apply, or does it have to be a single institution?
A consortium of accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institutions is permitted, based on the eligibility description.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources or document allowable partner contributions as part of the proposed budget.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The listing indicates a single expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1), suggesting one implementing organization would likely manage the full program and associated workshop.
What is the total anticipated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,200,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,200,000.
Does the listing indicate a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated in the provided information. Only the estimated total funding and the award ceiling of $1,200,000 are specified.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.421, identified as Academic Exchange Programs - English Language Programs.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on February 28, 2012, and the application deadline was April 13, 2012.
Is this specific competition cycle still open?
No. The listing shows the opportunity was archived on April 14, 2012, indicating this specific competition cycle has closed.
Where does the program intend to have an impact geographically?
The online courses are intended to serve English teaching professionals from around the world, and the workshop selects alumni from multiple geographic regions.
What subject area do the courses focus on?
The distance-learning courses focus on Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
Who is the official contact for questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listing provides an official contact: Hans Posey, Program Specialist. Email: poseyhe@state.gov. The contact is specifically referenced for those who have trouble accessing the full solicitation electronically.
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