Regional English Language Office Small Grants

Post Date

June 24th 2014

Application Due Date

July 28th 2014

Funding Opportunity Number

NDRFP14-07

CFDA Number(s)

19.022

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement
Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Education

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Award Range:

  $1000 - $15000

Grant Description

The Regional English Language Office (RELO) supports the effective teaching of English language skills in India. English language skills are fundamental for: educational exchanges, international business opportunities, and establishing international networks. RELO aims to help improve the quality of English language teaching, while also enhancing mutual understanding between the people of India and the United States of America. RELO programs funded through this RFP must occur in India. Proposals can include, but are not limited to, projects, seminars, teacher training workshops, and English language teaching programs. Proposals must focus on one or more of the following three priority areas of the Regional English Language Office: 1) Enhance English skills and improve the educational exchange and economic opportunities for youth (under age 35) from economically disadvantaged communities. 2) Train English language teachers to teach English communication skills, especially with a focus on academic and / or business writing skills. 3) Support young ELT professionals to become teacher trainers and regional leaders in the field of TESOL. A panel comprised of RELO staff members will review each complete proposal received before the application deadline. Please note that selected proposals will have to complete additional forms and registration documents within thirty days of notification in order to receive funding.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  U.S. Mission to India

• Agency Contact:

  Grant Applications Manager,
  U.S. Embassy, New Delhi

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Grant Applications Manager, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi

• Agency Email Address:

  ND_GrantApplications@state.gov

• More Information:

  US Embassy, New Delhi