# English as a Second Language & American Cultural Programming for American Center Cairo (ACC) Youth

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-egy-fy21-03-english-as-a-second-language-american-cultural-programming/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/335106

> U.S. Mission to Egypt offered grants of up to $18,600 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make one award worth $18,600 in total. Applications closed on September 3, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-EGY-FY21-03 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Egypt |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 3, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $18,600 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $18,600 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.441 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

All applicants must be based in Egypt.

## What the grant funds

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Embassy Cairo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit applications to plan and conduct a series of programs on U.S. culture and society using English as a second language. The target audience is Egyptian youth at/for the American Center Cairo (ACC) at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo. An award will be made to a successful applicant subject to the availability of appropriated funds. PURPOSE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: PAS Cairo invites requests for funding from individuals, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations for programs to teach English to college-aged patrons of the U.S. Embassy’s American Center Cairo (ACC) , while simultaneously strengthening ties between the United States and Egypt. Successful requests for funding will offer English instruction for six months to one year in the ACC. Requests for funding must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy, cultural, society, and perspectives, in addition to teaching English. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Plan and conduct a regularly occurring series of engaging and interactive programs on U.S. history, culture, and society through the medium of English as a second/foreign language to build language skills and a greater understanding of the United States. Programs must include a comprehensive means of assessment and should be planned with virtual and in-person alternatives/components in case of continued closure of the ACC to visitors due to COVID-19. Learning about American society and culture through English as a second/foreign language allows participants to simultaneously build critical cross-cultural skills necessary for employment, gain a deeper understanding of America and Americans, and develop confidence in order to work with speakers of English or travel or study in the United States. The recipient of funding will work closely with the ACC Director and ACC Outreach Assistant in developing a yearly/monthly plan for programs about American English, cultural and values, and information about the USA. Typical program activities will last one to two hours, should be based on ESL/EFL pedagogy, and may cover themes such as American science, technology, and innovation; entrepreneurship; freedom of speech; diversity and inclusion; U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-EGY-FY21-03 still open?

No. It closed on September 3, 2021.

### Who can apply for English as a Second Language & American Cultural Programming for American Center Cairo (ACC) Youth?

U.S. Mission to Egypt accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for English as a Second Language & American Cultural Programming for American Center Cairo (ACC) Youth?

Closed September 3, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $18,600 each. About $18,600 in total for one award.

### Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Project Harmony Inc, Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo. The program made 1,809 awards worth $35.9 million in that time.