Closed · DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-23-004 · CFDA 19.900 · Other
English Language Capacity for STEM Fields Students
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- up to $40K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- August 25, 2023
- Close date
- 1
- Expected awards
The verdict
English Language Capacity for STEM Fields Students is a closed other listing from U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan that offered Up to $40,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- up to $40K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 1
- expected award
- 19.900
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - English Language Capacity for STEM Fields Students - is cataloged under number DOS-KAZ-AST-AEECA-23-004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.900, posted by U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 20, 2023. The funding category is Other, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $40,000. The agency has projected $40,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $40,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $40,000. 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 25, 2023. 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
Up to $40,000
Close Date
August 25, 2023
Posted
July 20, 2023
Est. Total Funding
$40,000
Expected Awards
1
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Description
Kazakh students from Astana and Almaty have greater access to English language learning resources and can apply for various scholarship opportunities. Due to limited English language proficiency, many academically qualified students from rural areas are not able to pursue international program opportunities. The goal of this program is to identify the most promising STEM and IT students with high academic results, intermediate level of English, and a clear commitment to take advantage of English language courses to further pursue their studies in the United States through various opportunities including Government of Kazakhstan scholarships. As STEM and IT specialists with English language skills are also in high demand in Kazakhstan, supporting this group of students, especially those from rural and regional cities, would also help address the rural and urban gap in education. This program will coordinate with the Ministry of Education, Center for International Programs Bolashaq, and regional university partners to identity strong candidates who would benefit from English language courses to expand their opportunities for graduate study or research at U.S. institutions. As part of this program, students with pre-intermediate English language level will be recruited and offered an in-person (offline) opportunity to complete 250 hours of English language instruction during one academic year. The program will seek support from various partners in the region to secure venues for classes at two regional locations. The program budget for the year-long 250 hours of in-person English language instruction for 60 students in two regions, with teaching fees, textbooks, materials, and supplies will be approximately $40,000. This amount will also include at least five percent dedicated to monitoring and evaluation costs, per Department policy. Project Audience(s): rural and regional students majoring in STEM and IT fields with excellent academic results, but pre-intermediate level of English, who are interested in continuing their education in the United States through various opportunities including GOK-funded scholarships. Project Goal: Increase access to STEM graduate and research opportunities in the United States for Kazakh students from rural and regional areas through English language and academic preparation courses. Project Objectives: · Objective 1: Improve the English language skills of 60 pre-intermediate English-level STEM students in regional and rural areas who are interested in continuing their studies abroad. · Objective 2: Increase STEM students’ awareness about various opportunities to continue their studies in the United States, by inviting U.S. guest speakers, advisers, and graduate or scholarship program representatives. · Objective 3: Increase understanding of at least 25-30 program participants on how to apply for study in the United States, through consultations and sessions on STEM-related activities. The applicant should identify the target participants for the program through an open call for applications at regional universities. The partner will also identify at least two highly-qualified English language instructors who can commit to improving students' English language level from pre-intermediate to upper-intermediate level at regional cities and conduct classes throughout the year. The partner should offer selected applicants in at least two locations 250 hours of in-person English language instruction during one academic year.
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.
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Agency Contact
Zarina Karimova Grants Coordinator Phone 7172702217
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