Opportunity Information: Apply for PRMPD 11 GR 001 WHA 250511
Apply for PRMPD 11 GR 001 WHA 250511
- The U.S. Mission to Paraguay in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "English language micro scholarships for disadvantaged but outstanding undergraduate students in Asuncion and San Lorenzo, Paraguay" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 25, 2011 and posted on May 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Mission to Paraguay, through the Embassy's Public Diplomacy (PD) section, opened a competitive grant opportunity to support English-language micro scholarship programs for disadvantaged but high-performing undergraduate students in Asuncion and San Lorenzo, Paraguay. The goal is to fund non-profit and non-governmental organizations that can deliver structured English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction to small cohorts, helping students build practical, real-world communication skills while also gaining exposure to U.S. culture and values.
Under this Request for Proposals (RFP), applicant organizations are expected to propose programs that run for three years and provide at least four hours of English instruction per week. The program design should place a clear emphasis on conversational ability, meaning instruction should go beyond grammar and reading to focus heavily on speaking and listening in everyday, academic, and professional contexts. The curriculum is also expected to incorporate U.S. values and culture, which typically means integrating themes such as civic engagement, community service, diversity, leadership, volunteerism, and democratic principles into lesson topics, classroom activities, and supplemental programming. Each class cohort is intended to be capped at 25 students, keeping classroom size consistent and manageable for interactive language practice.
Funding for the competition is limited but intended to support multiple awards. The PD section anticipated approximately $75,000 in total funding available, with plans to make around three awards. Individual grants were expected to be in the micro-grant range, up to $25,000 per grant, with an award floor listed at $20,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not obligated to contribute their own funds to be considered eligible, although strong in-kind support or leveraged partnerships could still strengthen a proposal in practice.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including those with or without U.S. 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. In other words, the target applicants are NGOs and nonprofit entities capable of administering an education program, recruiting and supporting students, providing qualified instructors, and managing grant reporting and compliance. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is education, reflecting that the main deliverable is a sustained instructional program with measurable learning outcomes.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number PRMPD 11 GR 001 WHA 250511. The opportunity was posted on May 25, 2011, and the application deadline was June 24, 2011, with the archive date listed as July 24, 2011. Organizations needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Darren Beltran, Grants and Program Assistant at Public Diplomacy Asuncion, by phone at 595 21 213 715.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity about?
This is a competitive grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Paraguay (Embassy Public Diplomacy section) to support English-language micro scholarship programs for disadvantaged but high-performing undergraduate students in Asuncion and San Lorenzo, Paraguay. The funded activity is expected to deliver structured English instruction while also providing exposure to U.S. culture and values.
2) Who is offering the grant?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Mission to Paraguay through the U.S. Embassy's Public Diplomacy (PD) section.
3) What is the main goal of the funded programs?
The main goal is to help disadvantaged but high-performing undergraduate students develop practical, real-world English communication skills, with a strong focus on conversational ability (speaking and listening) and exposure to U.S. culture and values.
4) What kind of instruction is expected (ESL vs. EFL)?
Applicants are expected to propose structured English instruction that can be delivered as English as a Second Language (ESL) and/or English as a Foreign Language (EFL), depending on the program design and participant needs.
5) How long should the proposed program run?
Programs are expected to run for three years.
6) How many hours of instruction are required each week?
The program must provide at least four hours of English instruction per week.
7) What should the curriculum emphasize?
The design should clearly emphasize conversational ability. Instruction is expected to go beyond grammar and reading and focus heavily on speaking and listening for everyday, academic, and professional contexts.
8) Does the program need to include U.S. culture and values?
Yes. The curriculum is expected to incorporate U.S. values and culture by integrating themes such as civic engagement, community service, diversity, leadership, volunteerism, and democratic principles into lesson topics, classroom activities, and supplemental programming.
9) Where should the program serve students?
The target locations listed are Asuncion and San Lorenzo, Paraguay.
10) Who are the intended participants?
The intended participants are disadvantaged but high-performing undergraduate students.
11) Is there a maximum class size or cohort cap?
Yes. Each class cohort is intended to be capped at 25 students to keep class sizes manageable and support interactive language practice.
12) What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including organizations with or without U.S. 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. The target applicants are NGOs and nonprofit entities that can run an education program and manage grant requirements.
13) Are universities or other higher education institutions eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are not eligible under this opportunity.
14) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
15) What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is education, reflecting that the main deliverable is a sustained instructional program with measurable learning outcomes.
16) How much total funding was anticipated for this competition?
The PD section anticipated approximately $75,000 in total funding available.
17) How many awards were expected to be made?
The PD section planned to make around three awards.
18) What is the expected award size per grant?
Individual awards were expected to be micro-grants up to $25,000 per grant, with an award floor listed at $20,000.
19) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not obligated to contribute their own funds to be eligible. The information notes that in-kind support or leveraged partnerships could still strengthen a proposal in practice.
20) What are applicant organizations expected to be able to do?
Applicant organizations are expected to be capable of administering an education program, recruiting and supporting students, providing qualified instructors, and managing grant reporting and compliance.
21) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PRMPD 11 GR 001 WHA 250511.
22) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 25, 2011.
23) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 24, 2011.
24) When was the archive date?
The archive date was listed as July 24, 2011.
25) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Organizations needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Darren Beltran, Grants and Program Assistant at Public Diplomacy Asuncion.
26) What is the contact phone number provided?
The phone number provided is 595 21 213 715.
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