Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA A S X 10 04
Apply for ECA A S X 10 04
- 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 "Intensive Summer Language Institutes for Teachers Program" 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 May 27, 2009 and posted on May 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2009. (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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Intensive Summer Language Institutes for Teachers Program is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) funding opportunity run through the Office of Global Educational Programs, Teacher Exchange Branch. It is a discretionary program offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected organization would not simply receive funds and operate independently, but would work in coordination with ECA to administer the program as designed and approved.
The main goal is to provide U.S. language teachers with an intensive overseas summer study experience in three critical languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), and Russian. The program is structured around three separate summer institutes taking place in an Arabic-speaking country for Arabic, in the People s Republic of China for Mandarin, and in Russia for Russian, with the institutes scheduled for summer 2010. The emphasis is explicitly on language acquisition and improvement through a combination of rigorous formal instruction and practical, real-world language use.
Applicants are expected to propose and run all three institutes and to serve at least 25 total participating teachers across the full program. The target distribution is specified: a minimum of fifteen teachers studying Chinese (Mandarin), and five teachers each studying Arabic and Russian. The institutes are expected to provide intensive, structured classroom language instruction alongside less formal interactive learning opportunities, which typically implies guided cultural and community engagement, planned interaction with native speakers, and other exchange activities that reinforce day-to-day communication skills. The overall design should function as a comprehensive exchange experience, but with language learning as the primary focus rather than broader professional development unrelated to language proficiency.
Eligibility is aimed at U.S. organizations capable of running international education and exchange programs. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including non-profits other than institutions of higher education). The announcement also lists an "Others" category and directs applicants to the full announcement for any additional eligibility clarifications, which suggests there may be specific conditions or eligible entity types beyond the standard categories.
Funding is capped at a total estimated amount of USD 500,000, with an award ceiling of USD 500,000, and ECA anticipates making one award. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner support as part of the budget plan. Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted May 27, 2009, with an application deadline of July 7, 2009, and it was archived July 8, 2009. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number ECA-A-S-X-10-04.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
FAQs: Intensive Summer Language Institutes for Teachers Program (ECA-A-S-X-10-04)
1) What is the Intensive Summer Language Institutes for Teachers Program?
It is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity under the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), managed through the Office of Global Educational Programs, Teacher Exchange Branch. The program supports intensive overseas summer language study institutes for U.S. language teachers.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The primary goal is to improve U.S. teachers language proficiency through intensive overseas summer study experiences. The emphasis is explicitly on language acquisition and improvement using rigorous formal instruction plus practical, real-world language use.
3) Which languages does the program cover?
The program focuses on three critical languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), and Russian.
4) Where are the summer institutes expected to take place?
The opportunity describes three separate institutes, each hosted in a location tied to the target language:
- Arabic: in an Arabic-speaking country
- Chinese (Mandarin): in the People s Republic of China
- Russian: in Russia
5) When are the institutes expected to be held?
The institutes are scheduled for summer 2010.
6) Is an applicant expected to run one institute or all three?
Applicants are expected to propose and administer all three institutes (Arabic, Chinese/Mandarin, and Russian) as part of one comprehensive program.
7) How many teachers must be served by the overall program?
The applicant is expected to serve at least 25 total participating teachers across the full program.
8) Is there a required distribution of participants across the three languages?
Yes. The target minimum distribution is:
- At least 15 teachers studying Chinese (Mandarin)
- At least 5 teachers studying Arabic
- At least 5 teachers studying Russian
9) What kinds of learning activities are expected within each institute?
Each institute is expected to combine intensive, structured classroom language instruction with less formal interactive learning opportunities. The description implies guided engagement with local culture and communities, planned interaction with native speakers, and exchange activities that reinforce day-to-day communication skills.
10) Is the program intended to be general professional development for teachers?
No. The program is designed as a comprehensive exchange experience, but the primary focus is language learning and proficiency rather than broader professional development unrelated to language acquisition.
11) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a discretionary program offered through a cooperative agreement. That means the selected organization would work in coordination with ECA to administer the program as designed and approved, rather than operating fully independently.
12) Who can apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligibility is aimed at U.S. organizations capable of running international education and exchange programs. Eligible applicant types listed include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including nonprofits other than institutions of higher education)
- An "Others" category is also referenced, with a note to consult the full announcement for additional eligibility clarifications
13) Does the opportunity indicate whether multiple awards will be made?
ECA anticipates making one award.
14) What is the maximum amount of funding available?
The total estimated funding amount is USD 500,000, and the award ceiling is USD 500,000.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources and/or secure partner support as part of the overall budget.
16) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA-A-S-X-10-04.
17) What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on May 27, 2009. The application deadline was July 7, 2009. The listing was archived on July 8, 2009.
18) What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on July 8, 2009, which typically signals that the application period has ended and the opportunity is no longer open under that announcement.
19) Which government office administers this opportunity?
It is run through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Global Educational Programs, Teacher Exchange Branch.
20) Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Hans Posey, Program Specialist. Email: poseyhe@state.gov.
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