Opportunity Information: Apply for S MK800 17 PAS 02
The English Language Program Administration grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Macedonia (Public Affairs Section) funding announcement focused on supporting academic-year English language teaching programs for primary and/or secondary school students in Macedonia. The program is designed to deliver innovative, experiential English learning opportunities that also help students learn about the United States. Funded activities are expected to run across the full school year, meeting at least once per week, with programming beginning in September 2017. The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. Embassy expects to work closely with the recipient in shaping and implementing the program, including coordination on where activities will take place.
The opportunity emphasizes four core objectives. First, it aims to expand access for disadvantaged students to strengthen their English speaking skills, suggesting an equity-focused approach to recruitment and participation. Second, it seeks to teach American culture and values through the English curriculum, integrating cultural content into language instruction rather than treating it as a separate add-on. Third, it prioritizes building connections between students in the United States and Macedonia so participants can learn about one another and develop relationships, which implies that proposals may include exchange-style collaborations such as joint projects, virtual conversations, classroom partnerships, or other structured interaction. Fourth, the program is intended to promote inter-ethnic understanding among students in Macedonia, encouraging program designs that intentionally bring together diverse groups and foster dialogue and cooperation.
Applicants are expected to build on existing U.S. Embassy Macedonia English language initiatives, specifically referencing the Dreams and Friendship and Graphic Novel Programs, indicating a preference for proposals that adapt proven methods, materials, or program models rather than starting from scratch. Another key design expectation is multi-site delivery: programs should operate in multiple locations, with preference for cities that do not already have an American Corner. The embassy notes that American Corners currently exist in Bitola, Skopje, Stip, Struga, and Tetovo, and signals that final site selections for the 2017-2018 academic year will be determined jointly with the Public Affairs Section. In practice, this means competitive proposals will likely demonstrate both the capacity to manage programming in more than one community and the flexibility to coordinate locations and logistics with embassy staff.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary education-focused funding opportunity (CFDA 19.040) with an anticipated single award. The maximum award amount is $25,000, and the original application deadline was June 30, 2017, following a posting date of May 22, 2017. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. Overall, the grant supports a year-long, weekly English program that blends language learning with cultural education, cross-border student engagement, and inter-ethnic community building, delivered across multiple Macedonian locations in coordination with the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section.Apply for S MK800 17 PAS 02
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Macedonia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "English Language Program Administration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 22, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2017. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): English Language Program Administration Grant (U.S. Mission to Macedonia)
What is the English Language Program Administration grant opportunity?
This funding announcement is a U.S. Department of State opportunity administered by the U.S. Mission to Macedonia (Public Affairs Section). It supports academic-year English language teaching programs for primary and/or secondary school students in Macedonia.
What is the main purpose of the funded program?
The program is intended to deliver innovative, experiential English learning that strengthens students' English speaking skills while also helping participants learn about the United States through the curriculum.
Who is the funder and which office is involved?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Macedonia. The Public Affairs Section is the office that expects to coordinate closely with the recipient.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement. This means the U.S. Embassy expects to work closely with the recipient to shape and implement the program, including coordination on where activities will take place.
What are the core objectives of the program?
The opportunity emphasizes four objectives:
- Expand access for disadvantaged students to strengthen English speaking skills.
- Teach American culture and values through the English curriculum.
- Build connections between students in the United States and Macedonia so they can learn about one another and develop relationships.
- Promote inter-ethnic understanding among students in Macedonia.
Does the program have a specific target audience?
Yes. The program is for primary and/or secondary school students in Macedonia, with a specific emphasis on expanding access for disadvantaged students.
What does "expand access for disadvantaged students" imply for program design?
It implies an equity-focused approach to recruitment and participation, with intentional efforts to include disadvantaged students and support their English speaking development.
How should American culture and values be included?
American culture and values are expected to be integrated directly into English instruction, rather than treated as a separate or optional add-on.
What does "building connections between students in the United States and Macedonia" mean in practice?
The announcement signals that proposals may include exchange-style collaboration such as joint projects, virtual conversations, classroom partnerships, or other structured interaction that connects students in both countries.
How does the program address inter-ethnic understanding?
The program is intended to promote inter-ethnic understanding among students in Macedonia, encouraging designs that bring together diverse groups and foster dialogue and cooperation.
How long should the funded activities run?
Funded activities are expected to run across the full school year (the academic year).
How often should the program meet?
The program is expected to meet at least once per week.
When is programming expected to begin?
Programming is expected to begin in September 2017.
Is the program expected to operate in one location or multiple locations?
Multi-site delivery is a key expectation. Programs should operate in multiple locations in Macedonia.
Are there location preferences for where the program should operate?
Yes. There is a stated preference for cities that do not already have an American Corner.
Where are the existing American Corners located?
American Corners are noted as existing in Bitola, Skopje, Stip, Struga, and Tetovo.
Who decides the final program sites for the 2017-2018 academic year?
The final site selections are expected to be determined jointly with the Public Affairs Section, indicating that locations and logistics will be coordinated with the U.S. Embassy.
Does the opportunity expect applicants to use existing Embassy English program models?
Yes. Applicants are expected to build on existing U.S. Embassy Macedonia English language initiatives, specifically referencing the Dreams and Friendship and Graphic Novel Programs.
What does it mean to "build on" the Dreams and Friendship and Graphic Novel Programs?
The announcement indicates a preference for proposals that adapt proven methods, materials, or program models from these initiatives rather than starting entirely from scratch.
What is the CFDA number for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as CFDA 19.040.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary, education-focused funding opportunity.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement indicates an anticipated single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount is $25,000.
What was the posting date and application deadline?
The posting date was May 22, 2017, and the original application deadline was June 30, 2017.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Nonprofit organizations may apply, but institutions of higher education are not eligible under the criteria described.
What kinds of activities are supported by this grant?
The grant supports a year-long, weekly English program that blends language learning with cultural education, cross-border student engagement between the United States and Macedonia, and intentional inter-ethnic community building in Macedonia.
What level of coordination with the U.S. Embassy should applicants expect?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, the recipient should expect close coordination with the U.S. Embassy (Public Affairs Section), including coordination on program implementation and activity locations.
What capabilities would a strong applicant likely need to demonstrate?
Based on the stated expectations, competitive proposals would likely show the ability to manage programming in more than one community and remain flexible in coordinating sites and logistics with embassy staff.
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