Deadline: 01-Jul-20
The U.S. Embassy Kyiv of the U.S. Department of State invites proposals for projects that foster the development of English language learning and teaching in Ukraine, and for cooperative agreements to provide technical and logistical support for English Language Programming from the Regional English Language Office in Ukraine.
Projects should promote the use and spread of the English language through innovative forums, educational, and/or arts endeavors.
Objectives
The goal of the projects solicited through this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to clearly promote one or more of the following themes:
- English language teacher training;
- Inclusive education in English;
- Critical thinking in English;
- Media literacy in English;
- Using English for conflict resolution and encouraging peaceful solutions to conflict.
Examples of the projects include, but are not limited to:
- Hands-on methodology trainings and workshops for EL teachers;
- English for Specific Purposes;
- EL materials development.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: Up to twelve months.
- Award amounts: Although the maximum funding available for a single grant is $50,000, they anticipate most awards will be in the range of $5,000 – $20,000.
Priority Region: Ukraine
Possible Partners and Audiences
- Ukrainian NGOs (non-profit and non-governmental organizations) registered in accordance with Ukrainian law. NGOs include, but are not limited to, civic organizations or associations, charitable foundations;
- Academic institutions;
- EL instructors of secondary and tertiary levels;
- Specific groups of learners could include, but are not limited to students, community leaders, NGO staff, journalists and social media users.
The following types of projects are not eligible for funding:
- Projects relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction projects;
- Projects that support specific religious activities;
- Fundraising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or projects;
- Competitions where the prize is the only outcome of the program;
- Scientific research; or
- Projects that duplicate existing projects.
Eligibility Criteria
The RELO office encourages applications from Ukraine only:
- Registered Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with educational programming experience;
- Individuals;
- Non-profit or non-governmental Ukrainian educational institutions.
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. U.S. or other third-country organizations and individuals are not eligible to apply for grants.
For more information, visit https://ua.usembassy.gov/education-culture/current-programs-grants/