Opportunity Information: Apply for PRMPD 12 GR 001 WHA 062612
Apply for PRMPD 12 GR 001 WHA 062612
- 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.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 26, 2012 and posted on Jun 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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 $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "English language micro scholarships for disadvantaged but outstanding undergraduate students in Asuncion and San Lorenzo, Paraguay" (Funding Opportunity Number PRMPD 12 GR 001 WHA 062612), was offered by the U.S. Mission to Paraguay through the Embassy's Public Diplomacy (PD) Section. It was released as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, meaning the Embassy expected to stay actively involved with the awardee during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The program focus falls under the education category and is associated with CFDA 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs.
The core purpose of the award was to support an English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) teaching program for a small cohort of disadvantaged yet high-performing undergraduate students in the Asuncion and San Lorenzo areas. Proposals were expected to serve up to 25 students total, with classroom sizes in the 20 to 25 student range. The instruction was meant to be sustained and substantial: a program lasting 2 to 3 years, providing at least 4 hours of English instruction per week. Beyond basic language learning, the Embassy specifically wanted the curriculum to emphasize conversational English and to intentionally incorporate U.S. values and culture, reflecting the broader public diplomacy goal of building mutual understanding alongside language skills.
Funding levels were relatively modest and targeted, consistent with the "micro scholarship" concept. The estimated total funding available was $25,000, with an anticipated single award. The award ceiling was $25,000 and the floor was $15,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, although they could still propose leveraging partnerships or in-kind support if it strengthened the program.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit and non-governmental organizations. The notice lists two eligible applicant types: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). In practical terms, the opportunity was aimed at capable nonprofit implementers rather than universities themselves, presumably to encourage community-based or NGO-led language programming aligned with Embassy public diplomacy objectives.
Key dates show this was a time-limited competition. The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 30, 2012, and it was archived on August 29, 2012. Interested applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Darren Beltran, Grants and Program Assistant in the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in Asuncion (phone: 595 21 213 715).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "English language micro scholarships for disadvantaged but outstanding undergraduate students in Asuncion and San Lorenzo, Paraguay."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PRMPD 12 GR 001 WHA 062612.
Which U.S. government office offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Mission to Paraguay through the U.S. Embassy's Public Diplomacy (PD) Section.
What type of award instrument was used?
This was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for implementation?
It means the Embassy expected to remain actively involved with the awardee during implementation, rather than only providing funding with minimal follow-up.
Is this an education-focused program?
Yes. The program focus falls under the education category.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
It is associated with CFDA 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs.
What is the core purpose of the grant?
The purpose was to support an English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) teaching program for a small cohort of disadvantaged yet high-performing undergraduate students in the Asuncion and San Lorenzo areas of Paraguay.
Who were the intended participants?
The intended participants were disadvantaged but outstanding (high-performing) undergraduate students located in the Asuncion and San Lorenzo areas.
Which geographic areas were targeted?
The targeted areas were Asuncion and San Lorenzo, Paraguay.
How many students were proposals expected to serve?
Proposals were expected to serve up to 25 students total.
What classroom size was anticipated?
The anticipated classroom size was in the 20 to 25 student range.
How long was the English program expected to run?
The program was expected to last 2 to 3 years.
How much instruction per week was required?
The program was expected to provide at least 4 hours of English instruction per week.
What type of English skills were emphasized?
The Embassy specifically wanted the curriculum to emphasize conversational English.
Was the curriculum expected to include content beyond language instruction?
Yes. The curriculum was expected to intentionally incorporate U.S. values and culture, aligning with public diplomacy goals of building mutual understanding alongside language learning.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $25,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $25,000.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was $15,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Could applicants still propose partnerships or in-kind support?
Yes. While not required, applicants could propose leveraging partnerships or in-kind support if it strengthened the program.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit and non-governmental organizations.
Were U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. The notice lists nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status as eligible applicants, excluding institutions of higher education.
Were nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The notice also lists nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status as eligible applicants, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded from the eligible applicant categories listed in the notice.
What was the release date for the opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was July 30, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 29, 2012.
Who should be contacted if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically?
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Darren Beltran, Grants and Program Assistant in the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in Asuncion.
What contact phone number was provided?
The phone number provided was 595 21 213 715.
Was this described as a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It was released as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What kind of implementing organization did the opportunity appear to target?
Based on the eligibility and exclusions described, the opportunity was aimed at capable nonprofit implementers (community-based organizations or NGOs) rather than universities.
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