Opportunity Information: Apply for PRMPD 13 GR 001 WHA 08192013
Apply for PRMPD 13 GR 001 WHA 08192013
- The U.S. Mission to Paraguay in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "English language micro scholarships for disadvantaged but outstanding undergraduate students in the greater Asuncion metropolitan area, 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 Aug 20, 2013 and posted on Aug 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2013. (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.
- Eligibility is limited to not for profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code or similar statutes in the Republic of Paraguay.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "English language micro scholarships for disadvantaged but outstanding undergraduate students in the greater Asuncion metropolitan area, Paraguay," was offered by the U.S. Mission to Paraguay as a public diplomacy-focused program intended to expand access to English language training for high-performing but economically disadvantaged university students in and around Asuncion. The program sits in the humanities/cultural affairs space and is framed as a micro-scholarship initiative, meaning the funding is meant to directly support English instruction opportunities that students might not otherwise be able to afford. The underlying goal is not only improved English proficiency, but also stronger people-to-people ties and greater familiarity with U.S. culture and values through the curriculum.
The Embassy specifically encouraged applications from organizations that had not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government, signaling a preference for new or first-time U.S. government grant recipients, as long as they could demonstrate they were capable of delivering the program effectively. Applicants were expected to show proven expertise in teaching ESL/EFL to young adults in a classroom environment, with a clear emphasis on conversational ability rather than only grammar or test preparation. A key program expectation was the ability to integrate U.S. culture and values into the ESL/EFL course content in an appropriate, educational way, consistent with the public diplomacy nature of the funding. In addition, applicants needed the capacity to provide standard academic-style documentation such as report cards and course completion certificates, which implies the Embassy wanted structured instruction with measurable progress and formal recognition of completion.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, specifically those holding U.S. 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) or organizations operating under comparable nonprofit legal status in Paraguay. The funding instrument type was a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more hands-on relationship with the funding agency than a standard grant, with the expectation of coordination and ongoing engagement during implementation. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which lowers the barrier to entry for smaller nonprofits that may have limited ability to contribute their own funds.
Financially, the opportunity was modest and targeted: the estimated total funding was $25,000, with an award ceiling of $25,000 and an award floor of $22,000, and the Embassy anticipated making a single award. The CFDA listing associated with the program was 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), reinforcing that the effort was meant to promote mutual understanding and outreach rather than serving as a traditional academic scholarship fund administered through a university.
The timeline shows this was a short-fuse competition in 2013. The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 30, 2013, and an archive date of September 29, 2013. Organizations considering similar announcements would typically need to move quickly to prepare a compliant proposal, assemble proof of nonprofit status, and outline curriculum design, student selection approach, assessment methods, and reporting processes within a tight submission window.
Finally, the Embassy indicated that applicants with established relationships and demonstrated coordination capacity with Paraguay's Ministry of Education would be viewed favorably. That detail suggests the program was expected to align with local education priorities, ease coordination around student recruitment or certification expectations, and strengthen the likelihood of sustainable impact beyond the life of the award. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Darren Beltran, PD Grants and Program Assistant, reachable by phone at 595 21 213 715.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "English language micro scholarships for disadvantaged but outstanding undergraduate students in the greater Asuncion metropolitan area, Paraguay."
Who offered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Mission to Paraguay (the U.S. Embassy in Paraguay) as a public diplomacy-focused program.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to expand access to English language training for high-performing but economically disadvantaged undergraduate students in and around Asuncion. Beyond language learning, it is intended to strengthen people-to-people ties and increase familiarity with U.S. culture and values through the course curriculum.
What type of funding initiative is this (micro scholarship)?
It is framed as a micro-scholarship initiative, meaning the funding is meant to directly support English instruction opportunities that students might not otherwise be able to afford, rather than functioning as a traditional university-administered scholarship.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sits in the humanities/cultural affairs space and is explicitly tied to public diplomacy programming.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What kind of organization is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that either (a) hold U.S. 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) or (b) operate under comparable nonprofit legal status in Paraguay.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility description excludes institutions of higher education, even if they are U.S. 501(c)(3) entities.
Did the Embassy encourage first-time U.S. Government grantees to apply?
Yes. The Embassy specifically encouraged applications from organizations that had not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government, as long as they could demonstrate the capacity to deliver the program effectively.
What type of award instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a cooperative agreement, which generally implies more coordination and ongoing engagement with the funding agency during implementation than a standard grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding was $25,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $22,000 and the award ceiling was $25,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The Embassy anticipated making a single award.
Who are the intended student beneficiaries?
The program targeted disadvantaged but outstanding undergraduate students located in the greater Asuncion metropolitan area in Paraguay.
What geographic area does the program focus on?
The focus is the greater Asuncion metropolitan area in Paraguay (students in and around Asuncion).
What instructional expertise were applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate proven expertise in teaching ESL/EFL to young adults in a classroom environment.
What teaching emphasis was preferred (conversation vs. grammar/test prep)?
The program emphasized conversational ability rather than instruction focused only on grammar or test preparation.
Was integrating U.S. culture and values into instruction part of the requirement?
Yes. A key expectation was the ability to integrate U.S. culture and values into ESL/EFL course content in an appropriate, educational way, consistent with the public diplomacy nature of the funding.
What documentation and student records were expected as part of the program?
Applicants needed the capacity to provide standard academic-style documentation such as report cards and course completion certificates, indicating structured instruction with measurable progress and formal recognition of completion.
Was coordination with Paraguay's Ministry of Education important?
Yes. Applicants with established relationships and demonstrated coordination capacity with Paraguay's Ministry of Education were viewed favorably.
What does the mention of the Ministry of Education suggest about implementation?
It suggests the Embassy expected alignment with local education priorities and smoother coordination around issues such as student recruitment or certification expectations, with the potential for more sustainable impact beyond the award period.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was August 30, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 29, 2013.
What does the timeline indicate about the application window?
The timeline indicates a short submission window, meaning applicants would have needed to move quickly to prepare a compliant proposal and supporting materials within the 2013 dates provided.
What kinds of elements would an applicant likely need to outline in a proposal based on the program expectations described?
Based on the expectations stated, an applicant would likely need to outline curriculum design (including U.S. culture/values integration), a student selection approach for disadvantaged but outstanding undergraduates, assessment methods tied to measurable progress, and reporting/documentation processes such as report cards and completion certificates.
Who was the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Darren Beltran, PD Grants and Program Assistant.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 595 21 213 715.
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