PDS-COL-2024-ACCESSPTNR: Design and Implementation of the English Access Program in Sri Lanka
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka notices from 2024.
U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka offered grants of up to $104,000 (at least $52,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $156,000 in total. Applications closed on October 21, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 19, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$104,000
- Award floor$52,000
- Total funding$156,000
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | September 19, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 21, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 23, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $104,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Colombo announces an open competition to implement a program to carry out the design and implementation of the English Access Scholarship Program, 2025-2027. The English Access Scholarship Program aims to empower bright, talented, and economically disadvantaged students by developing their English language proficiency and fostering a deeper understanding of U.S.-Sri Lanka cross-cultural relations. The program emphasizes 21st century and global citizenship skills to build confidence and inspire public service in an increasingly interconnected world. In addition to English language abilities, these skills include critical and creative thinking, leadership, information technology, civic engagement, and media literacy.
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants (19.022) awarded $57.2 million across 3,361 grant awards, an average of $17,021 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 431 | $9.9 million | |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur | 7 | $1.1 million | |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 24 | $817,659 |
| Protea Owl Foundation | 9 | $665,582 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PDS-COL-2024-ACCESSPTNR still open?
No. It closed on October 21, 2024.
Who can apply for Design and Implementation of the English Access Program in Sri Lanka?
U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka accepted applications from nonprofits.
What is the deadline for Design and Implementation of the English Access Program in Sri Lanka?
Closed October 21, 2024. 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 $104,000 each. About $156,000 in total across about 2 awards.
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.
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