OpportunityTitle: U.S.-Brazil Binational Centers&#8217; (BNCs) Faculty Development Exchange
CategoryExplanation: The United States Embassy in Bras&#237;lia, Brazil, announces a notification of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support a two-week exchange program in the U.S. for English as a Foreign or Second Language Academic Coordinators/ Supervisors from U.S.-Brazil Binational Centers with up to US$91,960 in FY2017 for a project period not to exceed one year. The preliminary start date for this activity is January 13, 2018, and one award is anticipated as a result of this NOFO.  However, should both parties consider the results of this exchange to be positive &#8211; and also subject to availability of funds &#8211; we may agree to renew this NOFO for up to two additional years.      We are seeking for proposals for the development and implementation of a two-week exchange program in the U.S. for 20 English as a Foreign or Second Language Academic Coordinators/Supervisors from U.S.-Brazil Binational Centers.  This BNC Faculty Development Exchange (FDE) does not follow the traditional TEFL certificate model, but rather, aims at expanding these leaders&#8217; knowledge and experiences regarding U.S. education and culture, leadership, and strategic planning in 21st century learning environment, with a strong focus on innovation and state-of-the-art tools to compete in the increasingly aggressive English teaching market.    U.S. Embassy Bras&#237;lia-Brazil reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award. The authority for this NOFO is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.     Eligible organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of project sought and the application submission requirements and evaluation process.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 1) Eligible Entities:  Applicants who are eligible to apply are U.S. and overseas-based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), Educational Institutions and other qualified organizations who are able to respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time.To be eligible for a grant award, in addition to other conditions of this NOFO, organizations must have a commitment to non&#8208;discrimination with respect to beneficiaries and adherence to equal opportunity employment practices. Non&#8208;discrimination includes equal treatment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, and political affiliation.Applicants are reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the Recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in any sub&#8208;awards issued under this grant award.(2) U.S. Embassy Bras&#237;lia-Brazil encourages applications from potential new partners
Description: Pending Funding Availability.
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GrantorContactText: Grants Committee  &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Phone 55-61-33127370