# English Acquisition for Guatemalan Leaders and Entrepreneurial Skills (EAGLES)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-gua-fy22-01-english-acquisition-for-guatemalan-leaders-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337881

> U.S. Mission to Guatemala offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $12,500) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $175,000 in total. Applications closed on March 1, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-GUA-FY22-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Guatemala |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 1, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $12,500 |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $175,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

• Local not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Local public and private educational institutionsFor-profit or commercial entities are NOT eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Guatemala of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program (or programs) to provide English language courses that form a part of our larger English language program strategy in Guatemala. Please follow carefully all instructions below. Program Objectives: The Public Affairs Section seeks to fund proposals for English language programs that form part of our larger English language program strategy in Guatemala. The program (or programs) under this funding opportunity: English Acquisition for Guatemalan Leaders and Entrepreneurial Skills (EAGLES). Specific Objectives • Students will acquire a minimum of A2 English level in the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR). • Students will be able to write texts in English of one to two paragraph texts in length, applying the appropriate vocabulary, spelling, and grammar to convey the meaning according to the type of writing and type of audience. • Students will develop reading comprehension skills, such as skimming and scanning, through simple stories related to daily life experiences. • Students will actively participate in at least seven (7) enhancement activities that will provide them with the opportunity to learn about United States history, culture, and/or values. • Students will strengthen their personal and professional goals by participating in at least two (2) personal development activities. • Students will develop their leadership skills encompassing interpersonal communication skills, teamwork, individual accountability, and other social skills needed to succeed in any community environment. • Students will select and analyze a local entrepreneurial venture and develop a project plan proposal for its improvement. • Students will develop a sense of responsibility and awareness of the importance of caring for the environment so that the students can implement and/or improve ecological practices at home and in their communities. Providers should budget for the following elements (see sample budget).

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-GUA-FY22-01 still open?

No. It closed on March 1, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for English Acquisition for Guatemalan Leaders and Entrepreneurial Skills (EAGLES)?

U.S. Mission to Guatemala accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for English Acquisition for Guatemalan Leaders and Entrepreneurial Skills (EAGLES)?

Closed March 1, 2022. 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 $25,000 each. About $175,000 in total across about 7 awards.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.