Empowering English Educators

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Cairo is seeking a single non-profit, non-governmental entity to implement a teacher training program designed to enhance the professional capacity of up to 200 Egyptian university English language instructors, lecturers, and teaching assistants. This initiative, titled “Empowering English Educators,” aims to strengthen U.S.-Egypt relations by advancing American cultural values and educational influence through improved English language instruction. The program will deliver a one-week intensive training in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), focusing on critical thinking, classroom management, inclusive pedagogy, and the integration of artificial intelligence tools in language instruction. Applicants must design a comprehensive project that aligns with U.S. foreign policy objectives, including promoting 21st century professional skills and fostering a deeper understanding of American society and education practices. The opportunity is structured as a Notice of Funding Opportunity with a maximum award of $200,000, funded entirely in U.S. dollars, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026, and a performance period not to exceed six months. All applicants must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier and submit required forms including SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B (if applicable), key personnel resumes, a detailed budget justification narrative, proof of non-profit status, and, where applicable, a NICRA. Proposals are evaluated on a 75-point scale across five weighted criteria: program quality and feasibility (25 points), project planning and objective achievement (20 points), monitoring and evaluation (10 points), sustainability (10 points), and budget reasonableness (10 points). Proposals must be submitted in English by August 7, 2026, via grants.gov or the Embassy website. Awardees must comply with extensive federal requirements including 2 CFR parts governing financial management, drug-free workplaces, trafficking in persons, and anti-discrimination certification, while also adhering to State Department Standard Terms and Conditions. Reporting obligations include quarterly program and financial reports submitted electronically within 30 days of each quarter’s end and a final certified report within 120 days of project completion. High-risk recipients may face enhanced oversight such as monthly reporting, electronic receipt submission, withholding of 10% of funds until final approval, and mandatory electronic salary disbursement. All equipment purchased with grant funds must be inventoried annually using the SF-428 form