Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAALW 15 003
Apply for ECA ECAALW 15 003
- 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 "FY 2015 English Access Microscholarship" 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 Apr 2, 2015 and posted on Apr 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 English Access Microscholarship opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant competition designed to expand the English Access Microscholarship Program worldwide. The program focuses on providing a strong foundation in English for bright, economically disadvantaged youth ages 13 to 20 through structured after school instruction and intensive learning sessions delivered in their home countries. In addition to language learning, the program is meant to broaden participants exposure to U.S. culture and democratic values, with the larger goal of helping students build skills and perspectives that support long term educational and professional advancement.
A central purpose of the opportunity is to strengthen students ability to participate successfully in the social and economic development of their countries. By improving English proficiency and related academic readiness, Access aims to increase participants competitiveness for future U.S. exchange and study programs and other international opportunities where English skills are essential. In practice, the grant supports programming that blends language instruction with themes such as civic engagement, mutual understanding, and cross cultural awareness, consistent with ECA academic exchange and English language program objectives.
The opportunity also explicitly includes support for follow on and capacity building activities beyond the student classroom experience. Funding may be used for programming for Access alumni as well as professional development and coordination activities involving teachers, program directors, administrators, and even ministry officials. These activities may take place in country, within a region, or in the United States, indicating that the program is intended not only to teach students but also to build sustainable local infrastructure and leadership for high quality English education and alumni engagement.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, meaning applicants should expect substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation compared with a standard grant. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.421, which covers academic exchange programs and English language programs. The total potential funding level is large, with an award ceiling of up to USD 25,000,000, while the listed award floor is USD 0 (which typically signals flexibility in award sizing rather than an expectation of zero dollar awards). Cost sharing or matching is not required, which can lower the barrier for organizations that have strong program capacity but limited unrestricted funds.
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and additional eligible entities referenced in the announcement. The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2015, with an application deadline of May 15, 2015, and an archive date of June 14, 2015, reflecting that it was a time bound FY 2015 competition.
Applicants seeking the full announcement were directed to the online posting (via the additional information link) and to Grants.gov support for technical access issues. The contact point provided is the Grants.gov Contact Center, available 24/7 except federal holidays, via phone at 1-800-518-4726 or email at support@grants.gov.
FY 2015 English Access Microscholarship (ECA) Grant Opportunity: FAQs
1) What is the FY 2015 English Access Microscholarship grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) discretionary grant competition designed to expand the English Access Microscholarship Program worldwide.
2) What is the main goal of the English Access Microscholarship Program?
The program aims to provide a strong foundation in English for bright, economically disadvantaged youth, while also broadening participants' exposure to U.S. culture and democratic values to support long-term educational and professional advancement.
3) Who is the target participant group for the Access program supported by this grant?
The program focuses on economically disadvantaged youth ages 13 to 20 in their home countries.
4) What types of instruction does the program emphasize?
The program description highlights structured after-school English instruction and intensive learning sessions delivered in participants' home countries.
5) Beyond English instruction, what themes or content are expected in programming?
In addition to language learning, programming is intended to support exposure to U.S. culture and democratic values and may blend language instruction with themes such as civic engagement, mutual understanding, and cross-cultural awareness, consistent with ECA academic exchange and English language program objectives.
6) How does the program relate to students' future opportunities?
By improving English proficiency and related academic readiness, the program is intended to increase participants' competitiveness for future U.S. exchange and study programs and other international opportunities where English skills are essential.
7) What broader development purpose does the opportunity describe?
A central purpose is to strengthen students' ability to participate successfully in the social and economic development of their countries.
8) Does the grant support activities beyond the student classroom experience?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes support for follow-on and capacity-building activities beyond classroom instruction.
9) Can grant funds be used for Access alumni programming?
Yes. The description states that funding may be used for programming for Access alumni.
10) What kinds of capacity-building or professional development activities are included?
The opportunity mentions professional development and coordination activities involving teachers, program directors, administrators, and even ministry officials.
11) Where can supported activities take place?
Activities may take place in-country, within a region, or in the United States.
12) What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
13) What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the opportunity description, applicants should expect substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation compared with a standard grant.
14) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity and what does it cover?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.421, which covers academic exchange programs and English language programs.
15) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is up to USD 25,000,000.
16) What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The listed award floor is USD 0, which typically signals flexibility in award sizing rather than an expectation of zero-dollar awards.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and additional eligible entities referenced in the announcement.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2015.
20) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 15, 2015.
21) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is June 14, 2015.
22) Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the online posting via the additional information link referenced in the opportunity listing.
23) Who should applicants contact for technical help accessing or using Grants.gov?
The contact point provided is the Grants.gov Contact Center.
24) What are the Grants.gov Contact Center hours and contact details?
The Grants.gov Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays. Phone: 1-800-518-4726. Email: support@grants.gov.
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