Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A L 08 02
Apply for ECA A L 08 02
- 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 Language Teaching (ELT) Materials Development Project and English Language Educators Summer Institute" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2008 and posted on Mar 18, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), through its Office of English Language Programs, offered a discretionary cooperative agreement competition called the English Language Teaching (ELT) Materials Development Project and English Language Educators Summer Institute. The core purpose of the opportunity was to select one recipient organization to carry out two connected pieces of work: first, to develop new English-language teaching materials aligned with the Office of English Language Programs priorities for use in overseas contexts, and second, to design and run a three-week professional development summer institute (scheduled for July 2009) focused on building educators' skills in evaluating ELT materials for potential adoption in English language programs abroad.
On the materials development side, the recipient was expected to create ELT resources in multiple formats, including print, audio, and online products. These materials were intended to become part of the Office of English Language Programs collection, meaning they would be curated for broad use and distribution overseas rather than being limited to a single classroom or institution. The announcement emphasizes that the content should reflect current academic best practices and educational priorities, implying an expectation of modern pedagogy, research-informed methods, and practical classroom usability in international teaching environments. While the brief notice points applicants to the Project Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI) section for specifics, the overall direction is clear: produce adaptable, high-quality materials suitable for diverse learners and teaching settings where U.S.-supported English programs operate.
The second major component was the English Language Educators Summer Institute, a three-week professional development program. The institute was framed around assessing English language teaching materials, with the practical outcome of helping participants determine what resources are appropriate for adoption into overseas English language teaching programs. In other words, the institute was not simply about general teacher training; it was specifically about building a systematic, informed approach to reviewing and selecting ELT materials. The successful applicant would be responsible for the design and administration of this institute, which typically involves curriculum planning, recruitment/selection processes (if applicable), instructional staffing, scheduling, training activities, and evaluation of participant learning and program outcomes.
Administratively, this opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, which usually indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period rather than acting only as a passive funder. The competition anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000, suggesting one project at that scale rather than multiple smaller grants. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the applicant would need to contribute a defined portion of resources (cash and/or in-kind) as part of the overall project budget, consistent with the full announcement requirements.
Eligibility was limited to U.S.-based public and private institutions of higher education (including universities, colleges, and community colleges) and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code. The opportunity was posted on March 18, 2008, with a proposal closing date of May 13, 2008, and it was archived on May 14, 2008. The funding opportunity number was ECA A L 08 02, and the sponsoring agency was the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. For applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist (poseyhe@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the English Language Teaching (ELT) Materials Development Project and English Language Educators Summer Institute, offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) through the Office of English Language Programs.
2) What type of award is this?
This competition was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the project period.
3) What is the core purpose of the project?
The project was designed to select one recipient organization to carry out two connected efforts: (1) develop new English-language teaching materials aligned with the Office of English Language Programs priorities for overseas contexts, and (2) design and run a three-week professional development summer institute focused on building educators skills in evaluating ELT materials for adoption in English programs abroad.
4) How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
5) What is the total estimated funding and the award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount was $500,000, and the award ceiling was $500,000.
6) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant would need to contribute a defined portion of resources (cash and/or in-kind) as part of the project budget, consistent with the full announcement requirements.
7) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S.-based public and private institutions of higher education (including universities, colleges, and community colleges) and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.
8) What are the two main components the recipient must deliver?
The recipient was expected to deliver (1) ELT materials development across multiple formats and (2) a three-week English Language Educators Summer Institute focused on evaluating ELT materials for potential adoption in overseas programs.
9) What kinds of ELT materials were expected to be developed?
The materials were expected to be created in multiple formats, including print, audio, and online products.
10) What is meant by materials being part of the Office of English Language Programs collection?
The materials were intended to become part of the Office of English Language Programs collection, meaning they would be curated for broad use and distribution overseas rather than limited to a single classroom or institution.
11) What quality or instructional approach did the announcement emphasize for the materials?
The announcement emphasized that the content should reflect current academic best practices and educational priorities, implying modern pedagogy, research-informed methods, and practical classroom usability in international teaching environments.
12) What is the focus of the English Language Educators Summer Institute?
The institute was specifically focused on assessing English language teaching materials, with the practical goal of helping participants determine what resources are appropriate for adoption into overseas English language teaching programs.
13) How long was the summer institute expected to be?
The summer institute was expected to be three weeks long.
14) When was the summer institute scheduled?
The institute was scheduled for July 2009.
15) What kinds of responsibilities would the recipient have for the summer institute?
The successful applicant would be responsible for the design and administration of the institute. This typically includes curriculum planning, any recruitment/selection processes (if applicable), instructional staffing, scheduling, training activities, and evaluation of participant learning and program outcomes.
16) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was ECA A L 08 02.
17) Which federal agency sponsored this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency was the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 18, 2008.
19) What was the proposal closing date?
The proposal closing date was May 13, 2008.
20) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 14, 2008.
21) Who was the point of contact for applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
22) Where were the materials intended to be used?
The materials were intended for use in overseas contexts, supporting English language teaching settings where U.S.-supported English programs operate.
23) Does the description indicate where to find detailed project requirements?
Yes. The notice pointed applicants to the Project Objectives, Goals, and Implementation (POGI) section of the full announcement for specifics.
24) Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the provided dates, the opportunity closed on May 13, 2008 and was archived on May 14, 2008.
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