Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSGEO 15 GR 004 GEO 062415
Apply for DOSGEO 15 GR 004 GEO 062415
- The U.S. Mission to Georgia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Intensive Summer Training of Trainers for English Language Teachers and Summer Camp for Students" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900 AEECA/ESF PD Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2015 and posted on Jun 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2015 All proposals must be submitted on or before August 15 2015, 1159 p.m. U.S. Eastern time. Proposals submitted after 1159 p.m. will be ineligible for consideration. Begin the proposal process early, as this will allow time to address any technical difficulties that may arise in advance of the deadline. There will be no exceptions to this proposal deadline.. (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 $495,000.00 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.
- The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) welcomes proposals from U.S. and Georgian private, non profit, non governmental organizations and educational institutions.Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programming and activities including training, evaluation, and retaining of effective English Language teachers, to increase the number and quality of teachers available to public schools throughout Georgia. The successful applicant(s) will be able to demonstrate how this will assist in promoting enhancement of quality teaching and learning in schools by ensuring professional knowledge in teachers, establishing high performance standards, and raising professional status of teachers. Expertise and established relationships with educational organizations in Georgia will be favorably considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Georgia, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), announced a government grant opportunity titled "Intensive Summer Training of Trainers for English Language Teachers and Summer Camp for Students" to support English language education programming in Georgia during the 2016-2017 academic year. PAS planned to make a single award using a cooperative agreement mechanism, with total funding set at 495,000 dollars (both the award floor and ceiling are 495,000). The program falls under the education category (CFDA 19.900, AEECA/ESF PD Programs) and does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The opportunity was posted June 25, 2015, with proposals due by August 15, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern time, with no extensions or exceptions and late submissions deemed ineligible.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to strengthen the quality and availability of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in public schools across Georgia by funding activities that focus on training, evaluation, and retention of effective English teachers. Applicants are expected to show how their proposed approach would improve teaching and learning outcomes in schools, ensure teachers have strong professional knowledge, establish high performance standards, and elevate the professional status of teachers. A central theme is building sustainable capacity, typically through a training-of-trainers model that multiplies impact by preparing experienced educators to train other teachers, alongside a complementary summer camp component for students to build English skills in an immersive setting.
Eligibility is geared toward organizations with demonstrated capability to deliver EFL programming at a high standard. The announcement indicates PAS welcomed proposals from U.S. and Georgian private, non-profit, non-governmental organizations and educational institutions, and it specifically lists eligibility for U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). Competitive proposals were expected to reflect proven expertise in EFL program design and implementation, including teacher training systems, evaluation methods, and strategies that support teacher retention. Applicants with established relationships and networks among educational organizations in Georgia were viewed favorably, since local coordination and access to schools and teachers are important for delivering nationwide or multi-region teacher development efforts.
Because the award is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, PAS signaled it would play an active role in oversight and implementation. The Embassy anticipated a close working relationship with the selected implementing partner and reserved substantial involvement in key program areas, including review and approval of the implementation plan, review and approval of key personnel (and any subsequent personnel changes), review and approval of the monitoring and evaluation plan, and concurrence on selection of any subgrants or subawards over 25,000 dollars issued under the award. PAS also noted it would monitor the project and could provide direction or redirection as needed, particularly where the project intersects with other Embassy initiatives. This structure implies that applicants needed to propose a clear, well-managed program design, strong staffing, and credible monitoring and evaluation frameworks, while being prepared to coordinate closely with PAS throughout the period of performance.
From a competitive standpoint, the Embassy made clear it could fund one, multiple, or none of the proposals, and it reserved the ability to make an award based on initial submissions without negotiations. That meant applicants needed to submit their strongest technical and cost proposal from the start, with complete program details and a realistic, well-justified budget. While PAS could choose to open discussions for clarifications or refinements, it was not obligated to do so. Questions or access issues were directed to the Embassy contact listed in the notice, the English Language Programs Coordinator in the Public Affairs Section in Tbilisi.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Intensive Summer Training of Trainers for English Language Teachers and Summer Camp for Students."
2) Who is offering this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity was announced by the U.S. Embassy in Georgia through its Public Affairs Section (PAS).
3) What is the main goal of the program?
The core purpose is to strengthen the quality and availability of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in public schools across Georgia by supporting activities focused on teacher training, evaluation, and retention of effective English teachers.
4) What types of activities does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes a sustainable capacity-building approach, typically through a training-of-trainers model that prepares experienced educators to train other teachers, plus a complementary summer camp component for students to build English skills in an immersive setting.
5) What outcomes are applicants expected to address in their proposals?
Applicants are expected to explain how their approach would improve teaching and learning outcomes, ensure teachers have strong professional knowledge, establish high performance standards, and elevate the professional status of teachers.
6) What funding amount is available?
The total funding amount is $495,000.
7) Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor is $495,000 and the award ceiling is $495,000, meaning PAS planned to make a single award at that amount.
8) How many awards does PAS plan to make?
PAS planned to make a single award, but it also stated it could fund one, multiple, or none of the proposals.
9) What funding mechanism will be used: grant or cooperative agreement?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, not a standard grant.
10) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means PAS anticipated substantial involvement in the project. The selected partner should expect close coordination with PAS, including PAS review and approval of key elements such as the implementation plan, key personnel, the monitoring and evaluation plan, and certain subawards.
11) What specific areas will PAS be involved in during implementation?
PAS indicated substantial involvement in: review and approval of the implementation plan; review and approval of key personnel (and any subsequent personnel changes); review and approval of the monitoring and evaluation plan; and concurrence on selection of any subgrants or subawards over $25,000.
12) Can PAS redirect or provide direction during the project?
Yes. PAS stated it would monitor the project and could provide direction or redirection as needed, particularly where the project intersects with other Embassy initiatives.
13) What is the program category and CFDA number?
The program falls under the education category and is listed as CFDA 19.900 (AEECA/ESF PD Programs).
14) What is the intended program period?
The opportunity is intended to support English language education programming in Georgia during the 2016-2017 academic year.
15) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 25, 2015.
16) What is the proposal deadline?
Proposals were due by August 15, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern time.
17) Are extensions allowed for the submission deadline?
No. The notice states there are no extensions or exceptions.
18) What happens if a proposal is submitted late?
Late submissions are deemed ineligible.
19) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
PAS welcomed proposals from U.S. and Georgian private, non-profit, non-governmental organizations and educational institutions. The announcement also specifically lists eligibility for U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
21) What capabilities should an applicant demonstrate to be competitive?
Competitive proposals were expected to show proven expertise in EFL program design and implementation, including teacher training systems, evaluation methods, and strategies that support teacher retention.
22) Do relationships and networks in Georgia matter for competitiveness?
Yes. Applicants with established relationships and networks among educational organizations in Georgia were viewed favorably, because local coordination and access to schools and teachers are important for delivering teacher development efforts nationwide or across multiple regions.
23) What staffing expectations are implied by the cooperative agreement structure?
Because PAS expects to review and approve key personnel (and later personnel changes), applicants should propose strong staffing and be prepared for ongoing coordination with PAS on key roles.
24) What monitoring and evaluation expectations are included?
Applicants should include a credible monitoring and evaluation framework, since PAS would review and approve the monitoring and evaluation plan and monitor the project during implementation.
25) Are subgrants or subawards allowed, and is there any special oversight?
The notice anticipates the possibility of subgrants or subawards and states PAS must concur on the selection of any subgrants or subawards over $25,000 issued under the award.
26) Can PAS make an award without negotiating changes to a proposal?
Yes. PAS reserved the ability to make an award based on initial submissions without negotiations.
27) Should applicants assume they will be asked for clarifications or revisions?
No. While PAS could open discussions for clarifications or refinements, it was not obligated to do so, so applicants needed to submit complete, strong technical and cost proposals from the start.
28) What budgeting approach is implied by the announcement?
Applicants were expected to provide a realistic, well-justified budget aligned to a complete program design, since PAS could select an awardee based on the initial submission.
29) Who should applicants contact for questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues were directed to the Embassy contact listed in the notice: the English Language Programs Coordinator in the Public Affairs Section in Tbilisi.
30) What is the geographic focus of the program?
The program focuses on public schools across Georgia and emphasizes the importance of local coordination to reach teachers and schools nationwide or across multiple regions.
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