Closed · PAS-GUA-FY21-03 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

English Language Programs (SEAL/BEAR)

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Guatemala, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$5K-$25K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 17, 2021
Close date
15
Expected awards

The verdict

English Language Programs (SEAL/BEAR) is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Guatemala that offered $5,000 -- $24,999 across 15 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$25K
award range
Closed
application status
15
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - English Language Programs (SEAL/BEAR) - is cataloged under number PAS-GUA-FY21-03 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Guatemala. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 3, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $24,999. The agency has projected $175,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 15 awards. If the agency funds the expected 15 awards from the $175,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $12,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 17, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$5,000 -- $24,999

Close Date

August 17, 2021

Posted

August 3, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$175,000

Expected Awards

15

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Public Affairs Section seeks to fund proposals for English language programs that form part of our larger English language program strategy, which is centered on the English Access Microscholarship Program (known as Access), which is funded separately. Programs under this funding opportunity: Basic English for Access Recruitment (BEAR) and the Service Learning, English Usage, Alumni Engagement, and Leadership (SEAL) programs. A proposal should include at least one of the below-named locations, but applicants can choose to apply for more than one location. A proposal should include BEAR and SEAL programs in the identified location(s): Guatemala City, Esquipulas, Cobán, Quetzaltenango, Sololá, Chichicastenango, Huehuetenango. BEAR is a six-month after-school program providing an introductory English language learning experience. Upon completing BEAR, the most promising graduates are recruited into the Access program. The foundational experience of BEAR increases the probability of success and retention rates in the two-year program of Access. SEAL Teaching focuses on developing English teaching skills to help graduates find job opportunities in educational institutions or start entrepreneurial ventures such as English academies and private tutoring. There are three main components: 1. Service learning projects: As a class, the students research and plan a project, including investigation, planning and preparation, action, reflection, and presentation of results. Students discuss real community problems, propose solutions, and create and implement action plans. Service learning helps students to combine classroom instruction with meaningful community service. 2. Teaching methodology workshops: Students learn to teach English as a second language, including how to prepare a class, select material, use different strategies to teach grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and reading. 3. Teaching internships: students engage in a six-month internship to practice teaching English in the BEAR program.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Public Affairs Section Guatemala Grantor Phone 502-2325-4356

Key Dates

Posted August 3, 2021
Close Date August 17, 2021
Archive Date September 16, 2021
Last Updated August 3, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "English Language Programs (SEAL/BEAR)", offered by U.S. Mission to Guatemala. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The Public Affairs Section seeks to fund proposals for English language programs that form part of our larger English language program strategy, which is centered on the English Access Microscholarshi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 17, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $24,999. Total estimated funding: $175,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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