Deadline: 1-Jun-23
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Guatemala of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program (or programs) to provide English language courses that form a part of the larger English language program strategy in Guatemala.
Objectives
- The Public Affairs Section seeks to fund proposals for English language programs that form part of the larger English language program strategy in Guatemala. The program (or programs) under this funding opportunity: English Acquisition for Guatemalan Leaders and Entrepreneurial Skills (EAGLES).
- A proposal should include at least one or more of the named locations. A proposal should include the EAGLES program, as described, in the identified location(s).
- By the end of the 290-hour program, students will have developed a stronger will to help themselves – and their communities – prosper, along with acquiring the knowledge and practical tools to do so.
Specific Objectives
- Students will acquire a minimum of A2 English level in the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR).
- Students will be able to write texts in English of one to two paragraph texts in length, applying the appropriate vocabulary, spelling, and grammar to convey the meaning according to the type of writing and type of audience.
- Students will develop reading comprehension skills, such as skimming and scanning, through simple stories related to daily life experiences.
- Students will actively participate in at least seven (7) enhancement activities that will provide them with the opportunity to learn about United States history, culture, and/or values.
- Students will strengthen their personal and professional goals by participating in at least two (2) personal development activities.
- Students will develop their leadership skills encompassing interpersonal communication skills, teamwork, individual accountability, and other social skills needed to succeed in any community environment.
- Students will select and analyze a local entrepreneurial venture and develop a project plan proposal for its improvement.
- Students will develop a sense of responsibility and awareness of the importance of caring for the environment so that the students can implement and/or improve ecological practices at home and in their communities.
- Providers should budget for the following elements
Note: Applicant organizations should plan the proposal and budget to satisfy all the following requirements:
EAGLES
- 290 hours of effective classroom instruction.
- Participation in related embassy and other activities to enhance the learning process.
- 40 BEAR alumni must be recruited per location. The Basic English for Access Recruitment (BEAR) is a six-month after-school program funded by PAS to provide an introductory English language learning experience to teenagers between 13 and 15 years old. This foundational experience increases the probability of individual success and overall retention rates in the EAGLES program.
- Participants recruited must be BEAR alumni with a minimum A1 level of English (CEFR).
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 16 months
- Number of awards anticipated: Seven (7) awards (dependent on amount)
- Award amounts: Award for a single location may range from a minimum of $20,000 to a maximum of $24,500. Organizations may apply for multiple sites.
- Total available funding: $175,000.
Participants and Audiences
- EAGLES: 40 participants (total per location, to be divided into two cohorts of 12)
- Participants recruited must be BEAR alumni with a minimum A1 level of English (CEFR).
Priority Regions
- Esquipulas, Cobán, Quetzaltenango, and Huehuetenango
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Local not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Local public and private educational institutions
- For-profit or commercial entities are NOT eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.