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AFPRA-FY21-06: Design and Implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Programs on the island of Sal in Cabo Verde

Closed Closed July 23, 2021 Opportunity AFPRA-FY21-06 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Cape Verde notices from 2021.

• Award ceiling$30,000
• Award floor$30,000
• Total funding$30,000
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy Praia encourages applications from U.S. and Cabo Verde registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with programming experience in administering educational programs and/or teaching English, preferably with similar projects on the island of Sal. The grantee must have access to an established core of English instructors willing to commit their time to this project. The grantee must identify the location(s) and venue(s) that will be used for this program (verified with a document/preliminary agreement) and will be responsible for recruiting participants. Organizations with previous experience and a capacity of working with educational institutions on a national level will be given priority. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. A copy of the organization’s registration should be provided with the proposal application. U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Cabo Verde-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $30,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL POTENTIAL APPLICANTS: Due to the uncertain situation with the COVID19 quarantine in Cabo Verde, the Program can be postponed as according to the Government of Cabo Verde. Details will follow. In light of the restrictive travel and public gathering environments we face globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the U.S. Mission to Cabo Verde invites interested applicants to submit one or two proposals in response to the reference Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFO). One proposal may be based on “business as usual” environments, where international travel, large public gatherings, and other programming parameters are unaffected by public health constraints. A second proposal, which is optional, would describe your ideas on how to execute the desired project goals in a manner that accounts for restrictions on public gatherings and travel, as well as public health concerns. We encourage creative ideas for remote/online content delivery, online/virtual promotional activities, and virtual participant/audience follow-up. If you choose to submit two separate proposals, the associated budget submission may also reflect different costs you would project for these two operating environments. Applicants must also demonstrate competency to manage all financial aspects of the project, including participant costs and transparent arrangements of sub-grant relationships with partner organizations, if applicable. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION U.S. Embassy Praia is pleased to announce the acceptance of applications for the design and implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Program. Applications may be submitted at any time for consideration before the closing date on July 23, 2021 (11:59 p.m. GMT -1). Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Background The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) is a global program supported by the U.S. Department of State. Access provides a foundation of English language skills to talented 13-15 year-olds from economically disadvantaged sectors through after-school classes and intensive sessions. Access gives participants English skills that may lead to better jobs and educational prospects. The program also gives participants the opportunity to gain an appreciation for U.S. culture and values.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

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