# FY 2021 English Access Microscholarship Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0007960-fy-2021-english-access-microscholarship-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332759

> Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $26.0 million to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on June 7, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0007960 |
| Agency | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 7, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $26.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.421 |

## 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Please see full announcement.

## What the grant funds

The Office of English Language Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/A/L) announces an open competition to administer the FY 2021 English Access Microscholarship Program (Access). The Access Program is a multi-faceted program designed to support global English language learning needs and to improve English teaching globally. The program exposes participants to U.S. culture and democratic values through English language scholarships for youth, professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators, and programming for alumni. The program’s three-pronged approach includes, but is not limited to: 1) Teacher professional development: Participants receive professional development opportunities that strengthen student-centered learning; critical thinking and communicative methodologies; understanding of U.S. culture, democratic values, and service learning. Funds support programming for teachers, directors, administrators, and ministry officials in-country, in the region, and in the U.S. Programs may be virtual, hybrid or in-person depending on local health and safety conditions and on the theme or target audience for the program. The program helps teachers serve as role models and mentors to other English teachers in their respective countries and regions and provides a multiplier effect that strengthens the teaching of English in their countries. 2) Scholarships: Bright, underserved students worldwide, primarily aged 13 to 20, receive a foundation of English language, leadership and professional skills, and exposure to U.S. culture and democratic values. Funds support in-country study for English classes close to the participants’ homes. Classes are usually taught in-person when health and safety conditions allow, but may move to online teaching to ensure the health and safety of the students and teachers. Hybrid and virtual-only programs may be piloted for pedagogical or programmatic purposes. The programs increase the students’ potential to participate successfully in the socio-economic development of their countries and increase their chances of competing for and participating in future U.S. exchange and study programs. 3) Alumni: Participants receive opportunities that strengthen their foundation of English language, leadership and/or professional skills and understanding of U.S. culture and democratic values acquired under the scholarship program.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0007960 still open?

No. It closed on June 7, 2021.

### Who can apply for FY 2021 English Access Microscholarship Program?

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2021 English Access Microscholarship Program?

Closed June 7, 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 $26.0 million each.

### Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - English Language Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Family Health International, Georgetown University, Escuela Superior de Economia y Negocios. The program made 101 awards worth $180 million in that time.