Closed · PDS-CAIRO-003-FY26 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary

Empowering English Educators

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

$100K-$200K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 7, 2026
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Empowering English Educators is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Egypt that offered $100,000 -- $200,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$200K
award range
Closed
application status
19.022
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Empowering English Educators - is cataloged under number PDS-CAIRO-003-FY26 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Egypt. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 7, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $200,000. 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 7, 2026. 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

$100,000 -- $200,000

Close Date

August 7, 2026

Posted

July 7, 2026

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

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

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 13. 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

Hanaa Soudan, MBA English Language Specialist Regional English Language Office (RELO) Public Diplomacy Section SoudahHE@state.gov Office: +20 (2) 2797-2861 Cell: +20 (0) 127-302-8176

Key Dates

Posted July 7, 2026
Close Date August 7, 2026
Archive Date September 6, 2026
Last Updated July 7, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Empowering English Educators", offered by U.S. Mission to Egypt. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. 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...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 7, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $200,000.
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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