Opportunity Information: Apply for NDRFP15 03
Apply for NDRFP15 03
- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Online Distance Education Courses for English Language Teachers" 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 Apr 16, 2015 and posted on Feb 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 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 Individuals Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Online Distance Education Courses for English Language Teachers" (Funding Opportunity Number NDRFP15 03) is a discretionary education grant announced by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs). Its central purpose is to fund the creation and delivery of fully online, internet-based distance education courses designed to strengthen the skills and capacity of English language teachers in India and Bhutan. The program is structured around short, intensive courses lasting roughly 5 to 10 weeks each, focused on specific English-teaching topics described in the full announcement. A defining requirement is that instruction must be led and taught by an American professor, and that the course experience should include personalized feedback to participants rather than being purely self-paced or automated.
The implementation window for the funded project runs from July 2015 through June 2016, meaning applicants are expected to plan, recruit, deliver, and manage online instruction during that period. The opportunity emphasizes quality distance education design and real instructional engagement, pointing to a model that combines online delivery with active teaching presence, interaction, and individualized guidance. While the courses must be delivered completely via the internet, the Embassy signals that the project should function as a professional development initiative for English teachers, with the expectation that course content and pedagogy will translate into improved classroom practice.
Funding for the competition is limited to a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $80,000. The award ceiling is also $80,000, while the minimum anticipated award level is $5,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute additional funds, although organizations may still choose to leverage in-kind support or complementary resources if it strengthens the proposal.
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), individuals, private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. Even with this wide eligibility, the announcement strongly encourages applications from nonprofits and academic institutions with demonstrated expertise in professional development for English teachers, particularly through distance education formats. In practice, competitive applicants would likely be those able to show credible experience in online course delivery, teacher training, curriculum design for English language instruction, and the capacity to recruit and support participants across India and Bhutan.
Key administrative details include an original closing date of April 7, 2015, later extended to April 20, 2015, with the opportunity posted February 18, 2015. The listing notes that those who cannot access the full announcement electronically should contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi through the Public Affairs Section contact channel provided.
FAQs: Online Distance Education Courses for English Language Teachers (NDRFP15 03)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Online Distance Education Courses for English Language Teachers".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NDRFP15 03.
Which organization is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary education grant announced by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central purpose is to fund the creation and delivery of fully online, internet-based distance education courses that strengthen the skills and capacity of English language teachers in India and Bhutan.
Who are the intended participants/beneficiaries?
The courses are intended for English language teachers located in India and Bhutan.
What kind of courses are expected (format and delivery method)?
The project must deliver fully online courses that are completely internet-based. The opportunity emphasizes strong distance education design and active instructional engagement rather than purely self-paced or automated learning.
How long are the courses expected to run?
The program is structured around short, intensive courses lasting roughly 5 to 10 weeks each.
Are the courses focused on specific topics?
Yes. The courses are expected to focus on specific English-teaching topics described in the full announcement.
Is there a required instructor profile?
Yes. A defining requirement is that instruction must be led and taught by an American professor.
Can the course be self-paced or automated?
The opportunity indicates the course should not be purely self-paced or automated. The experience is expected to include personalized feedback and real instructional interaction.
What does the opportunity emphasize about teaching and engagement?
It emphasizes a model that combines online delivery with an active teaching presence, interaction, and individualized guidance to participants.
What is the expected project period (implementation window)?
The implementation window runs from July 2015 through June 2016. Applicants are expected to plan, recruit, deliver, and manage online instruction during that period.
How many awards will be made?
Funding is limited to a single award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $80,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $80,000.
What is the minimum anticipated award amount?
The minimum anticipated award level is $5,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute additional funds.
Can an applicant still include in-kind support or other leveraged resources?
Yes. While not required, organizations may choose to leverage in-kind support or complementary resources if it strengthens the proposal.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes:
- U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Individuals
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
Are any nonprofit applicants specifically excluded?
The eligibility description specifies that U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education within that category.
Does the opportunity encourage any particular type of applicant?
Yes. The announcement strongly encourages applications from nonprofits and academic institutions with demonstrated expertise in professional development for English teachers, particularly through distance education formats.
What kinds of experience may make an application more competitive (based on the announcement)?
The listing suggests competitive applicants would likely demonstrate credible experience in:
- Online course delivery (distance education)
- Teacher training and professional development
- Curriculum design for English language instruction
- Capacity to recruit and support participants across India and Bhutan
What is the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was April 7, 2015, and it was later extended to April 20, 2015.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 18, 2015.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listing states that those who cannot access the full announcement electronically should contact the Grant Applications Manager at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi through the Public Affairs Section contact channel provided.
Is the program positioned as professional development for teachers?
Yes. The Embassy signals the project should function as a professional development initiative for English teachers, with the expectation that course content and pedagogy translate into improved classroom practice.
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