OpportunityTitle: U.S. Cultural Immersion Institute for English Access Microscholarship Program Teachers and Students (Summer 2013)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: o  Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations and academic institutions subject to 501(c)(3) of the tax code.      o  The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement.  Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in cultural exchange programs or English Language education.     o  Secondary partners may include independent research institutes, relevant governmental organizations, and private non-profit organizations with project-related educational objectives.
Description: The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to design and implement a U.S. Cultural Immersion Institute for English Access Microscholarship Program Teachers and Students for 2 to 3 weeks in summer 2013. The institute program should not take place during Ramadan (approximately July 7 through August 9, 2013). Non-profit organizations or academic institutions meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to design and implement this program. Participants for the institute program will be selected by U.S. Embassy Islamabad from active participants of the English Access Microscholarship Program. This program is implemented in Pakistan by several local organizations in coordination with the Embassy and the Department of State&#146;s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. The project described in this Request for Proposals (RFP) will support the participation and travel of 25 Access Program teachers and 25 Access students to the U.S. There are approximately 6,000 students and 150 teachers participating in the program in 16 cities throughout Pakistan. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period should be proposed for eighteen to twenty-four months. Knowledge of working conditions in Pakistan can be important for a successful proposal and project.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: DelageEM@state.gov
GrantorContactText: Ellen Delage &lt;br/&gt;Program Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-647-9503