# Empowering English Educators

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-cairo-003-fy26-empowering-english-educators/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363060

> U.S. Mission to Egypt offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. Applications closed on August 7, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-CAIRO-003-FY26 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Egypt |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022 |

## 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

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Cairo announces an open competition to implement a teacher training program serving up to 200 Egyptian university English language teaching assistants, lecturers, and English instructors from across Egypt. This program advances U.S. strategic interests by promoting American culture, strengthening the U.S.-Egypt partnership, and projecting American influence through English language education. Participants will build professional knowledge and skills, enhance English language proficiency, develop a deeper understanding of American culture and values, and acquire the most current English language teaching methodologies — including the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in English language instruction. The program will also foster practical life skills and professional development. The program includes a one-week intensive course on practical applications and best practices of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Course content will include: · Critical and analytical thinking skills for the professional classroom · Effective classroom management techniques · Inclusive instructional strategies to support all learners · AI integration in English language teaching · 21st century professional skills for educators

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-CAIRO-003-FY26 still open?

No. It closed on August 7, 2026.

### Who can apply for Empowering English Educators?

U.S. Mission to Egypt accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for Empowering English Educators?

Closed August 7, 2026. 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 $200,000 each.

### Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Georgetown University, Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur. The program made 3,361 awards worth $57.2 million in that time.