Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A L 12 02
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- 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 "English Access Microscholarship Program" 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 Mar 21, 2012 and posted on Mar 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 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 $28,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $28,000,000.00 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) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The English Access Microscholarship Program grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (Office of English Language Programs) funding competition to select one organization to administer the English Access Microscholarship Program (often called "Access"). Access is designed to give bright, motivated young people ages 13 to 20 from economically disadvantaged or otherwise underserved communities outside the United States a strong foundation in English. The program is delivered primarily in-country through after-school classes and intensive learning sessions, with the intent that students can study close to where they live rather than needing to travel far or pay private tuition.
Under this opportunity, the selected recipient would operate under a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government would expect ongoing collaboration and oversight rather than simply issuing a one-time grant with minimal involvement. The core administrative job of the recipient is financial and programmatic management: the recipient is responsible for disbursing program funds to in-country educational service providers, but those local providers are selected by U.S. Embassies. In practice, this makes the recipient a central manager and pass-through funder that ensures money is distributed correctly, tracked carefully, and used for the intended purposes while coordinating closely with U.S. Embassy priorities and decisions.
The funds distributed to the in-country educational service providers are meant to support direct English language programming for Access students, along with professional development for the people running the program locally. That includes in-service teacher training for Access directors and teachers, strengthening their classroom skills and helping them deliver consistent, high-quality instruction. The overall aim is not only to improve student language ability, but also to build sustainable local teaching capacity so the program remains effective across different sites and countries.
In addition to supporting in-country programming, the cooperative agreement recipient must organize at least two workshops in the United States. One workshop is for selected Access students and is intended to push English learning further through project-based learning. The student projects are also meant to develop leadership and community service skills while expanding participants' understanding of U.S. culture and society. The second U.S. workshop is for selected Access directors and teachers and focuses on linguistic enhancement through immersion-style experiences, giving educators firsthand exposure to U.S. culture and society. A key expectation is that these educators then carry those experiences back into their teaching and enrichment activities for students, and also share what they learned with other Access teachers through training seminars, multiplying the impact beyond the immediate group of workshop participants.
From an administrative standpoint, the announcement indicates a single expected award with a very large potential budget: an estimated total funding amount of $28,000,000, with an award ceiling also listed at $28,000,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute resources in addition to federal funds, consistent with the program rules laid out in the full announcement. The funding opportunity number is ECA-A-L-12-02, and it is categorized as a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. The CFDA number is 19.421 (Academic Exchange Programs - English Language Programs), signaling its placement within the State Department's broader educational and cultural exchange portfolio.
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education. The notice points readers to the full announcement for detailed eligibility and application requirements. Key dates in the posting show it was posted March 21, 2012, with an application deadline of May 14, 2012, and an archive date of May 15, 2012.
For applicants or interested parties who cannot access the full announcement, the listing provides a point of contact: Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
English Access Microscholarship Program (ECA-A-L-12-02) - FAQs
What is the English Access Microscholarship Program (Access)?
The English Access Microscholarship Program (often called "Access") is a U.S. Department of State program designed to give bright, motivated young people ages 13 to 20 from economically disadvantaged or otherwise underserved communities outside the United States a strong foundation in English.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This funding competition is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs.
What is the main purpose of this funding competition?
The competition is intended to select one organization to administer the English Access Microscholarship Program, including financial and programmatic management responsibilities tied to in-country program delivery and required U.S.-based workshops.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The announcement indicates a single expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $28,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $28,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants would need to contribute resources in addition to federal funds, consistent with the rules described in the full announcement.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for the recipient?
A cooperative agreement indicates ongoing collaboration and oversight by the U.S. government. The recipient should expect active involvement from the government rather than a one-time grant with minimal federal engagement.
What is the recipient expected to do under this cooperative agreement?
The core administrative role is financial and programmatic management. The recipient is responsible for disbursing program funds to in-country educational service providers and ensuring funds are distributed correctly, tracked carefully, and used for the intended purposes while coordinating closely with U.S. Embassy priorities and decisions.
Who selects the in-country educational service providers?
Local in-country educational service providers are selected by U.S. Embassies.
What does the recipient manage if embassies select the local providers?
In practice, the recipient functions as a central manager and pass-through funder, responsible for proper disbursement and tracking of funds and for aligning implementation with U.S. Embassy priorities and decisions.
Where is the Access program delivered?
Access is delivered primarily in-country through after-school classes and intensive learning sessions.
Why is the program structured to be delivered in-country?
The intent is for students to study close to where they live rather than needing to travel far or pay private tuition.
Who are the intended student participants?
The program targets young people ages 13 to 20 from economically disadvantaged or otherwise underserved communities outside the United States.
What activities can in-country funds support?
Funds distributed to in-country educational service providers are meant to support direct English language programming for Access students and professional development for the people running the program locally.
What kinds of professional development are included?
Professional development includes in-service teacher training for Access directors and teachers to strengthen classroom skills and support consistent, high-quality instruction.
Is the program focused only on student English gains?
No. In addition to improving student language ability, the program aims to build sustainable local teaching capacity so implementation remains effective across different sites and countries.
Are any activities required to take place in the United States?
Yes. The recipient must organize at least two workshops in the United States: one for selected Access students and one for selected Access directors and teachers.
What is the purpose of the U.S. workshop for students?
The student workshop is intended to push English learning further through project-based learning. The projects are also meant to develop leadership and community service skills and to expand participants' understanding of U.S. culture and society.
What is the purpose of the U.S. workshop for directors and teachers?
The educators' workshop focuses on linguistic enhancement through immersion-style experiences and provides firsthand exposure to U.S. culture and society.
What is expected of educators after the U.S. workshop?
Educators are expected to bring their experiences back into their teaching and enrichment activities and share what they learned with other Access teachers through training seminars, multiplying the impact beyond the immediate workshop participants.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA-A-L-12-02.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The listing describes it as a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.421 (Academic Exchange Programs - English Language Programs).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes, public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible. However, 501(c)(3) nonprofit eligibility explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
Where can applicants find detailed eligibility and application requirements?
The notice points readers to the full announcement for detailed eligibility and application requirements.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is March 21, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is May 14, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is May 15, 2012.
Who can be contacted with questions if the full announcement is not accessible?
The point of contact provided is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
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