OpportunityTitle: U.S. Embassy Belgrade - English Language Small Grants (FY2023)
CategoryExplanation: Program Themes:  The Embassy seeks applications that use English language to focus specifically on the themes below.  We have included ideas about what your project could do, but we welcome creative approaches and activities.    1. IMPROVING INSTRUCTION.  Strengthen English language teaching at all educational levels (K-12 and university), including through curriculum development, distance learning, new methodologies, new technologies, etc.  2. ENGAGING STUDENTS IN ENGLISH (HIGH SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY LEVEL): Strengthen critical thinking and/or media literacy skills of students through English language activities; prepare students for participation in international academic competitions conducted in English, e.g., Model UN (Model United Nations), moot court, etc.; or explain American society, culture, and values to students through English language activities.  3. SUPPORTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDs).    a. Develop and improve English language teaching (either inside or outside the formal educational system) for PWDs and learning difficulties, including through development of curriculum, educational websites and applications, and other educational tools; expanding access to current/innovative trends and methodologies, including those that assist with distance learning.  b. Establish or strengthen connections between U.S. and Serbian and/or Serbian and regional (Western Balkan) groups &#8211; students, teachers, businesses, civil society organizations &#8211; using English as the common language to promote equality of PWDs in all aspects of life.  4. IMPROVING JOB PROSPECTS &amp; PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.    a. Help citizens of Serbia develop English language skills to find jobs, with a focus on participants or beneficiaries who are economically disadvantaged students and adults, residents of rural communities, persons with disabilities (PWDs), or members of other vulnerable populations.  b. Assist cultural and historical sites to attract more English-speaking visitors and thereby promote local tourism and economic development.  5.  USING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP).    a. Support entrepreneurship and innovation among high school and university studies, including in STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) through English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programs.  b. Provide ESP instruction to individuals (university students, recent graduates, and professionals) in certain professions (including government, civil
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The following entities, from Serbia or from the United States, are eligible to apply:  a. Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.b. Public and private educational institutions. c. Individuals.d. Public International Organizations and Governmental institutionsIn order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 in the full text of the NOFO for more information. Please also see the SAM registration instructions in the Related Documents tab and on the Embassy&#8217;s website:  https://rs.usembassy.gov/grants-programs/.To be eligible for consideration, Serbia-based applicant organizations must be registered in the territory of the Republic of Serbia with the Agencija za privredne registre (APR), or a relevant court.
Description: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade announces an open competition for individuals and organizations from Serbia or the U.S. to submit applications for the English Language Small Grants Program. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Serbia. Program Objectives: The U.S. Embassy recognizes that knowledge of the English language offers opportunities to improve job prospects for Serbia&#8217;s citizens, expand access to information and knowledge, and promote critical thinking and media literacy. Proposals should use English to address problems or challenges faced by your community, such as brain drain, limited job opportunities, or the spread of disinformation. Proposals may also utilize English as a bridge for increased communication and cooperation among neighbors within the Western Balkans, between citizens of Serbia and the United States, or between people from Serbia and EU member states. Grant activities may take any number of forms, including English language camps, academic competitions, cross-border exchanges, conferences, workshops, courses, exhibits, app development, hackathons, online projects, simulations, role-playing activities, performances, or other activities. Grantees are expected to publicize project activities, including through social media and/or traditional press outlets; and highlight U.S. Embassy support, with our logo included on project-related materials. Participants and Audiences: Primary audiences for proposals should be youth, students, teachers and administrators, young professionals, and/or others related to your program theme. Depending on focus, projects may have secondary audiences or beneficiaries including media, civil society organizations or wider professional audiences, which you may note in the proposal. Participants or audiences for the proposal should be citizens or legal residents of Serbia. If your project idea might involve citizens of other countries, please see C.4. in the full text of the NOFO in the Related Documents tab and on the Embassy&#8217;s website: https://rs.usembassy.gov/grants-programs/, to understand restrictions on funding. Submission Date: Applications are due no later than April 1, 2023. Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates: PDS anticipates that funding decisions will be made by May 30, 2023. Requesting the Application Package: Required Application forms are available in the Related Documents tab and at https://rs.usembassy.gov/grants-programs/ How to Apply: All application materials must be submitted by email to BelgradeEL@state.gov. If PDS does not receive a complete project proposal at the above address by the deadline, it will be considered technically ineligible and will not be considered for funding. For detailed information please see the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity in the Related Documents tab and on the Embassy&#8217;s website: https://rs.usembassy.gov/grants-programs/. Information Session. PDS will hold a virtual information session on February 3, 2023, at 16:00 (4 pm) Central European time to discuss this funding opportunity and to answer questions from potential applicants. Please contact PDS at BelgradeEL@state.gov for details. Please check for information on other PDS funding opportunities on the U.S. Embassy website at: https://rs.usembassy.gov/grants-programs/.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: BelgradeEL@state.gov
GrantorContactText: +381-11-706-4290