Opportunity Information: Apply for ACCESS TR NOFO FY18 RELO 01
The Design and Implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Program, 2018-2020 grant opportunity is a discretionary U.S. government education initiative run through the Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. It supports the English Access Microscholarship Program in Turkey, a program aimed at providing high-potential, economically disadvantaged high school students with sustained English language training and broader preparation for active, responsible participation in an increasingly interconnected world. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the funder expects an ongoing partnership with the recipient during planning, implementation, and oversight rather than a hands-off relationship.
At its core, the program is designed to build two foundational outcomes: stronger English language skills and deeper Turkish-U.S. cross-cultural understanding. These are presented as the anchor components of the overall model, with the expectation that improved English proficiency is paired with structured opportunities to learn about U.S. culture, values, and society in ways that encourage mutual understanding. The opportunity also emphasizes cultivating a mindset of public service, connecting language learning to community engagement so that participants develop a clearer sense of purpose, motivation, and self-confidence as they progress through the program.
Beyond language and cross-cultural learning, the program description highlights a broader set of "global citizenship" competencies that providers are expected to incorporate. These include critical and creative thinking, leadership development, information technology skills, and media literacy, among other related skills. The intent is not only to teach English in isolation, but to use English instruction and enrichment activities as a platform to help students think analytically, communicate effectively, navigate digital environments, and evaluate information responsibly. The overall framing suggests a comprehensive youth development approach where academic skills, personal growth, and civic awareness reinforce each other.
The opportunity is cataloged under Funding Opportunity Number ACCESS TR NOFO FY18 RELO 01 and is associated with CFDA 19.040. It was created on April 12, 2018, with an original application closing date of May 20, 2018. The listed award ceiling is $386,000, indicating the maximum amount available per award under the announcement. While the notice includes an "ExpectedAwards" field, it does not provide a number in the supplied data, so the total number of awards is not specified here.
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status, and even individuals. In practice, applicants would be expected to demonstrate the capacity to design and run an education-focused program for high school students, manage U.S. government funds responsibly, and deliver outcomes aligned with the Access model and its stated goals. The announcement points applicants to the English Access Microscholarship Program 2017-2018 Program Handbook for Providers as a key reference for program expectations and implementation details, indicating that proposals should align with established Access guidelines and standards.Apply for ACCESS TR NOFO FY18 RELO 01
- The Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Design and Implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Program, 2018-2020" 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 2018-04-12.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-05-20. (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 $386,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Design and Implementation of the English Access Microscholarship Program, 2018-2020."
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary U.S. government education initiative run through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
What program does the grant support?
The grant supports the English Access Microscholarship Program in Turkey, which provides sustained English language training and broader preparation for students to participate actively and responsibly in an increasingly interconnected world.
Who is the intended student population for the program in Turkey?
The program is aimed at high-potential, economically disadvantaged high school students.
What are the core outcomes the program is designed to achieve?
The program is built around two foundational outcomes: (1) stronger English language skills and (2) deeper Turkish-U.S. cross-cultural understanding.
How is cross-cultural learning expected to be incorporated?
The opportunity frames cross-cultural learning as an anchor component alongside English instruction, with structured opportunities for participants to learn about U.S. culture, values, and society in ways that encourage mutual understanding.
Does the program include community engagement or public service elements?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes cultivating a mindset of public service by connecting language learning to community engagement so participants develop purpose, motivation, and self-confidence as they progress.
Beyond English instruction, what additional skills or competencies are providers expected to include?
The opportunity highlights "global citizenship" competencies to incorporate, including critical and creative thinking, leadership development, information technology skills, and media literacy, among other related skills.
Is the program intended to teach English as a standalone subject?
No. The framing suggests English instruction and enrichment activities should be used as a platform for broader youth development, combining academic skills, personal growth, civic awareness, and responsible information use.
What is the award mechanism?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
In this opportunity, a cooperative agreement generally indicates the funder expects an ongoing partnership with the recipient during planning, implementation, and oversight, rather than a hands-off relationship.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ACCESS TR NOFO FY18 RELO 01.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.040.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 12, 2018.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is May 20, 2018.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $386,000, which indicates the maximum amount available per award under the announcement.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The notice includes an "ExpectedAwards" field, but the supplied information does not provide a number. Based on the information provided here, the total number of awards is not specified.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), and individuals.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The eligibility description includes nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals are included in the eligibility list.
What kinds of capabilities are applicants expected to demonstrate?
Based on the description, applicants would be expected to demonstrate the capacity to design and run an education-focused program for high school students, manage U.S. government funds responsibly, and deliver outcomes aligned with the Access model and its stated goals.
Is there a program handbook or reference document applicants are expected to follow?
Yes. The announcement points applicants to the English Access Microscholarship Program 2017-2018 Program Handbook for Providers as a key reference for expectations and implementation details, and indicates proposals should align with established Access guidelines and standards.
What country is the Access program focus for this specific opportunity?
This specific opportunity supports the English Access Microscholarship Program in Turkey.
What is the overall approach or model encouraged by the opportunity?
The opportunity suggests a comprehensive youth development approach where English learning, cross-cultural understanding, global citizenship skills, community engagement, and personal growth reinforce each other.
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