Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS KAZ NS AEECA 20 009
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan, is offering a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Design and Implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Programs in Kazakhstan" (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS KAZ NS AEECA 20 009). The activity falls under the education category (CFDA 19.900) and will be supported through either a cooperative agreement or a grant. The opportunity was posted on June 11, 2020, with an original application deadline of July 15, 2020. The maximum funding amount listed per award is up to $200,000, and the agency anticipates making about six awards under this announcement.
The core purpose of the English Access Microscholarship Program (commonly called "Access") is to expand English language ability and related academic skills for talented youth who start with only minimal English. The program is designed not just to teach grammar and vocabulary, but to build practical communication and critical thinking skills through methods that require active participation. Emphasis is placed on meaningful interaction, cooperative learning strategies, and the use of real-life contexts so that students can apply English in situations that resemble how it is used outside the classroom. A major aim is to prepare students to communicate conversationally with both native and non-native speakers of English, supported by experiential learning activities that help students practice language in more authentic, hands-on settings.
Participant selection is clearly focused on students who are both academically promising and economically disadvantaged, and who have a beginning level of English at the time they enter the program. The expectation is that students will commit to the full program length, enrolling and participating throughout the entire two-year cycle. Successful participants will receive certificates of completion issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan at the end of the two-year program, which underscores that the initiative is not a short workshop but a structured, long-term skills development pathway. The announcement also notes that the program is organized into distinct phases, indicating a planned progression over time rather than a single continuous block of instruction.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility section of the full notice, meaning applicants may include organizations beyond standard government entities, depending on the specific criteria laid out in that referenced text. Overall, the opportunity is meant to fund organizations that can design and run a two-year English learning and enrichment program for economically disadvantaged, high-potential Kazakhstani students, using interactive teaching approaches and experiential activities to produce measurable growth in English communication and critical thinking by the time students graduate.Apply for DOS KAZ NS AEECA 20 009
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Design and Implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Programs in Kazakhstan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 11, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Design and Implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Programs in Kazakhstan."
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOS KAZ NS AEECA 20 009.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity falls under the education category.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.900.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding will be supported through either a cooperative agreement or a grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 11, 2020.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was July 15, 2020.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The maximum amount listed per award is up to $200,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipates making about six awards under this announcement.
What is the English Access Microscholarship Program ("Access")?
The English Access Microscholarship Program (commonly called "Access") is a program intended to expand English language ability and related academic skills for talented youth who begin with only minimal English.
What is the main purpose of the Access program in this announcement?
The core purpose is to increase practical English communication ability and related academic skills, while also building critical thinking skills through active, participatory learning methods.
Is the program focused only on grammar and vocabulary?
No. The program is explicitly designed to go beyond grammar and vocabulary by emphasizing practical communication, critical thinking, and active participation.
What teaching approach is emphasized?
The announcement emphasizes methods that require active participation, meaningful interaction, cooperative learning strategies, and the use of real-life contexts so students can apply English in situations similar to those outside the classroom.
What is meant by "real-life contexts" and "experiential learning" in this program?
Based on the description provided, the program includes experiential learning activities that allow students to practice English in more authentic, hands-on settings, aligning classroom learning with how English is used in everyday situations.
Who is the program intended to serve?
Participant selection is focused on students who are academically promising and economically disadvantaged, and who have a beginning level of English when they enter the program.
What English proficiency level should students have at entry?
Students are expected to have only minimal English, described as a beginning level of English at the time they enter.
What is the expected duration of the student program?
The program is structured as a two-year cycle, and students are expected to commit for the full length.
Are students expected to participate for the entire program period?
Yes. The expectation is that students will enroll and participate throughout the entire two-year cycle.
Do participants receive any recognition upon completion?
Yes. Successful participants will receive certificates of completion issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan at the end of the two-year program.
Is this designed as a short-term workshop or a longer program?
It is described as a structured, long-term skills development pathway rather than a short workshop.
Does the announcement describe the program structure beyond the two-year length?
Yes. The announcement notes that the program is organized into distinct phases, indicating a planned progression over time rather than one continuous block of instruction.
What outcomes is the program aiming to achieve for students?
The stated aims include measurable growth in English communication and critical thinking skills, and preparation for students to communicate conversationally with both native and non-native speakers of English.
Who can apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility section of the full notice. This suggests applicants may include organizations beyond standard government entities, depending on the criteria described in that referenced section.
What kinds of activities are applicants expected to propose?
Applicants are expected to design and run a two-year English learning and enrichment program for economically disadvantaged, high-potential students in Kazakhstan, using interactive teaching approaches and experiential activities aligned with the Access program goals described in the announcement.
Where will the funded program take place?
The opportunity is specifically for the design and implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Programs in Kazakhstan.
What does it mean that funding may be issued as a cooperative agreement or a grant?
The notice states the award will be made either as a cooperative agreement or a grant, meaning the selected recipients will receive federal funding under one of these two mechanisms, as determined by the agency for this opportunity.
Is the funding amount guaranteed for all awards?
No. The notice lists the maximum funding amount per award as up to $200,000, which indicates an upper limit rather than a guaranteed amount for every award.
Is the number of awards guaranteed?
No. The notice says the agency anticipates making about six awards, which indicates an estimate rather than a fixed commitment.
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