Opportunity Information: Apply for NDRFP14 08
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- The U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "TESOL International Academy and ELT Conference Logistics Program for India" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 30, 2014 and posted on Jun 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2014. (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 $90,000.00 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 Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The TESOL International Academy and ELT Conference Logistics Program for India is a U.S. Mission to India education-focused grant opportunity designed to strengthen English language teaching (ELT) in India by building durable professional networks between Indian teachers and both U.S. and regional ELT experts. The core idea is to connect classroom practitioners and teacher-trainers through structured professional development, shared methodology, and sustained cross-border collaboration. By doing this, the program aims to elevate teaching practice, broaden exposure to effective ELT approaches, and deepen understanding of U.S. educational methods while also encouraging stronger regional awareness and cooperation among Indian educators.
A major centerpiece of the program is the launch of the first-ever TESOL International Academy in India. TESOL International (the largest and most prominent English language teachers association in the United States) plans to deliver a two-day academy in partnership with a local host organization. The academy is expected to draw roughly 180 English teachers from India and surrounding countries, organized into six different content strands. Each strand will be led by an American or Indian teacher-trainer, with TESOL International and the Regional English Language Office (RELO) selecting the trainers and shaping the academic content, sessions, and overall professional learning design. In practice, this means the grantee is not being asked to invent the curriculum; instead, the grantee is expected to execute the on-the-ground operational plan that makes the event possible and accessible to teachers.
The grant places substantial responsibility on the recipient organization to handle logistics and financial administration tied to participation. The partner organization must collect participant registration fees and any sponsorship contributions, and it must arrange and pay for travel and lodging for three American trainers/participants. The partner must also arrange and pay for travel and accommodation for a number of Indian teachers, with the exact number determined by the RELO. Depending on RELO needs, the awardee may also be tasked with additional conference logistics, which could include venue coordination, local transportation, event staffing, participant communications, vendor management, and other practical details required to run a multi-strand professional academy at scale. The academy itself was tentatively scheduled for Chandigarh in late April 2015.
Beyond the academy, the program also includes a year-long conference support component that enables a smaller cohort of Indian teachers (approximately 25 to 35) to attend targeted ELT conferences and seminars in North America, in India, and across the region. The purpose of this travel and conference participation is to extend professional development beyond a single event, expose educators to a wider range of ideas and communities of practice, and help teachers bring back new approaches and connections to their local contexts. Examples of conferences mentioned as possible destinations include GLoCALL in Ahmedabad (October 2014), the Access Coordinators Conference in Almaty, Kazakhstan (January 2015), a Teacher Educator Conference in Hyderabad (February 2015), the Nepal English Language Teachers Association conference in Kathmandu (February 2015), TESOL International in Toronto, Canada (March 2015), and the Amity University ELT Conference in Lucknow (May 2015). The exact mix of conferences could be proposed and finalized as part of implementation planning.
Administratively, this opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. Mission to India anticipated an active partnership role with the award recipient rather than a hands-off grant. The funding opportunity number is NDRFP14 08 under CFDA 19.022 (Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs). The program expected to make one award, with a funding range from $70,000 (floor) to $90,000 (ceiling), and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Key dates listed include a posting date of June 24, 2014, and a closing date of July 25, 2014, with an archive date of August 24, 2014. The announcement referenced the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi as the information link and provided a Grants Application Manager contact for access issues.
Taken together, the opportunity is best understood as a capacity-building and convening grant that prioritizes teacher development through high-quality training content provided by TESOL International and RELO, while relying on a capable Indian partner to manage registrations, sponsorship intake, travel, lodging, and event operations. The expected result is a stronger professional community of ELT educators in India with deeper ties to U.S. expertise, increased regional engagement, and practical exposure to modern ELT methods through both a flagship academy and strategically selected conferences over the course of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): TESOL International Academy and ELT Conference Logistics Program for India
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Mission to India, education-focused grant opportunity designed to strengthen English language teaching (ELT) in India by building durable professional networks between Indian teachers and U.S. and regional ELT experts. The program centers on structured professional development, shared teaching methodology, and sustained cross-border collaboration.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program aims to elevate ELT teaching practice in India, broaden exposure to effective ELT approaches, deepen understanding of U.S. educational methods, and encourage stronger regional awareness and cooperation among Indian educators through convenings and conference participation.
What are the major components of the program?
The opportunity includes two core components: (1) launching the first-ever TESOL International Academy in India (a two-day professional development academy) and (2) a year-long conference support component that helps a smaller cohort of Indian teachers attend targeted ELT conferences and seminars in North America, in India, and across the region.
What is the TESOL International Academy in India?
The TESOL International Academy is described as a two-day academy delivered by TESOL International in partnership with a local host organization. It is expected to bring together roughly 180 English teachers from India and surrounding countries for structured professional learning.
How many participants are expected at the academy?
The academy is expected to draw approximately 180 English teachers from India and surrounding countries.
How is the academy content organized?
The academy is planned to be organized into six different content strands.
Who leads the academy content strands?
Each of the six strands will be led by an American or Indian teacher-trainer. TESOL International and the Regional English Language Office (RELO) select the trainers and shape the academic content, sessions, and the overall professional learning design.
Is the grantee responsible for developing the curriculum?
No. The description indicates that the grantee is not being asked to invent the curriculum. TESOL International and RELO are responsible for selecting trainers and shaping the academic content and professional learning design. The grantee is expected to execute the on-the-ground operational plan to make the event possible and accessible.
What logistical responsibilities does the recipient organization have for the academy?
The recipient organization is expected to manage on-the-ground operations and financial administration tied to participation. This includes collecting participant registration fees and any sponsorship contributions, and arranging and paying for travel and lodging for three American trainers/participants. The recipient must also arrange and pay for travel and accommodation for a number of Indian teachers, with the exact number determined by RELO.
Does the recipient need to handle registrations and sponsorship intake?
Yes. The partner organization must collect participant registration fees and any sponsorship contributions.
How many U.S. trainers/participants must have their travel and lodging covered?
The recipient must arrange and pay for travel and lodging for three American trainers/participants.
Does the grant require funding travel for Indian teachers as well?
Yes. The partner must arrange and pay for travel and accommodation for a number of Indian teachers. The exact number is determined by the Regional English Language Office (RELO).
Are additional conference logistics responsibilities possible beyond travel and lodging?
Yes. Depending on RELO needs, the awardee may be tasked with additional conference logistics such as venue coordination, local transportation, event staffing, participant communications, vendor management, and other practical details required to run a multi-strand academy.
Where and when was the academy tentatively scheduled?
The academy was tentatively scheduled for Chandigarh in late April 2015.
What is the year-long conference support component?
It is a year-long effort that enables a smaller cohort of Indian teachers to attend targeted ELT conferences and seminars in North America, in India, and across the region. The intent is to extend professional development beyond a single event and strengthen connections to broader ELT communities of practice.
How many teachers are expected to participate in the year-long conference travel and support component?
Approximately 25 to 35 Indian teachers are expected to participate in the year-long conference support component.
What is the purpose of sending teachers to multiple conferences and seminars?
The purpose is to extend professional development beyond one flagship event, expose educators to a wider range of ideas and professional communities, and support teachers in bringing back new approaches and connections to their local teaching contexts.
What conferences are mentioned as possible destinations?
Examples listed include: GLoCALL in Ahmedabad (October 2014), the Access Coordinators Conference in Almaty, Kazakhstan (January 2015), a Teacher Educator Conference in Hyderabad (February 2015), the Nepal English Language Teachers Association conference in Kathmandu (February 2015), TESOL International in Toronto, Canada (March 2015), and the Amity University ELT Conference in Lucknow (May 2015).
Is the conference list final?
No. The opportunity notes that the exact mix of conferences could be proposed and finalized as part of implementation planning.
What type of federal award is this?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the program will be managed?
The description states that the U.S. Mission to India anticipated an active partnership role with the award recipient, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA listing?
The funding opportunity number is NDRFP14 08. The CFDA listing is 19.022 (Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs).
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program expected to make one award.
What is the funding range for the award?
The funding range is $70,000 (floor) to $90,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that it did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Key dates listed include a posting date of June 24, 2014, and a closing date of July 25, 2014. An archive date of August 24, 2014 was also provided.
Where was the opportunity information hosted or referenced?
The announcement referenced the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi as the information link.
Who was listed as a contact for access issues?
A Grants Application Manager contact was provided for access issues (as referenced in the announcement).
What is TESOL International in the context of this program?
TESOL International is described as the largest and most prominent English language teachers association in the United States, and it plans to deliver the two-day academy in partnership with a local host organization.
What is RELO and what role does it play?
The Regional English Language Office (RELO) is described as working with TESOL International to select trainers and shape the academic content, sessions, and overall professional learning design. RELO also determines the number of Indian teachers for whom travel and accommodation must be arranged and paid by the partner.
What outcomes does the program expect to achieve?
The opportunity describes expected results as a stronger professional community of ELT educators in India, deeper ties to U.S. expertise, increased regional engagement, and practical exposure to modern ELT methods through both the flagship academy and strategically selected conferences over the course of the year.
What kind of organization is best positioned to implement this program?
Based on the stated responsibilities, the recipient organization should be capable of managing registrations and sponsorship intake, coordinating travel and lodging for U.S. trainers and selected Indian teachers, and handling event operations at scale (including potential responsibilities like venue coordination, staffing, communications, and vendor management).
Is this opportunity more about program design or program delivery?
It is primarily about program delivery and logistics. The academic content and trainer selection are led by TESOL International and RELO, while the grantee is responsible for operational execution and financial administration tied to participation.
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