Empowering English Educators
🏛 U.S. Mission to Egypt
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations with capacity to implement an English language teacher training program in Egypt. Applicants must be able to deliver a one-week intensive TESOL course to up to 200 Egyptian university English educators. Organizations should have expertise in English language instruction, adult professional development, and cultural exchange. The program operates under U.S. Department of State auspices and requires compliance with federal cooperative agreement terms.
Eligible activities include curriculum development, instructor recruitment and management, course delivery, and integration of AI tools in language teaching. The program must serve English language teaching assistants, lecturers, and instructors from Egyptian universities nationwide. Activities should align with U.S.-Egypt strategic partnerships and promote American culture and values through English education.
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Program description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Cairo announces an open competition to implement a teacher training program serving up to 200 Egyptian university English language teaching assistants, lecturers, and English instructors from across Egypt. This program advances U.S. strategic interests by promoting American culture, strengthening the U.S.-Egypt partnership, and projecting American influence through English language education.
Participants will build professional knowledge and skills, enhance English language proficiency, develop a deeper understanding of American culture and values, and acquire the most current English language teaching methodologies — including the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in English language instruction. The program will also foster practical life skills and professional development.
The program includes a one-week intensive course on practical applications and best practices of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Course content will include:
· Critical and analytical thinking skills for the professional classroom
· Effective classroom management techniques
· Inclusive instructional strategies to support all learners
· AI integration in English language teaching
· 21st century professional skills for educators
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Organization credentials and TESOL expertise documentation
- Program curriculum and course outline
- Detailed budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity statement
- Letters of support from Egyptian university partners
- Project timeline and participant recruitment plan
Program contact
- 👤 Hanaa Soudan, MBA English Language Specialist Regional English Language Office (RELO) Public Diplomacy Section SoudahHE@state.gov Office: +20 (2) 2797-2861| Cell: +20 (0) 127-302-8176
- 📧 soudanhe@state.gov
- 📞 +20 (0) 127-302-8176
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.022 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$570,002
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$550,000
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$425,000
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$315,177
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$290,000
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$269,061
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$268,500
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$250,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.022). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2025 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,943,397 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Organizations with proven expertise in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) training and program implementation capacity. Applicants must demonstrate ability to recruit and train up to 200 Egyptian university English educators.
What is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is August 7, 2026. This is a one-time competition; missed deadlines cannot be extended.
What activities are supported?
One-week intensive TESOL training covering classroom management, inclusive instruction, AI integration, and 21st century professional skills. Activities must include American cultural content and language proficiency development.
How competitive is this grant?
This is a specialized, internationally-focused grant with limited eligible applicants. Strong proposals emphasize TESOL expertise, Egypt connection, and scalable program design.
What funding will be provided?
Award amounts are not specified in the announcement. Contact the U.S. Mission to Egypt for budget guidance and funding parameters.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's TESOL credentials and successful track record training language educators at the university level.
- Provide clear logistics for recruiting and serving 200 Egyptian educators, including partnerships with Egyptian universities.
- Detail your curriculum design process, especially AI integration and American cultural content components.
- Demonstrate understanding of U.S.-Egypt strategic priorities and how your program advances bilateral educational partnerships.
- Address how your program design ensures quality, scalability, and measurable outcomes for participant professional development.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating logistical complexity of recruiting and training 200 participants internationally. Weak connection to TESOL methodology or lack of proven expertise in English teacher professional development. Insufficient attention to U.S. strategic interests and cultural diplomacy mission in proposal narrative.
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