English Language Teaching Services Program
🏛 U.S. Mission to Djibouti
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that implement English language teaching programs in Djibouti. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, civil society organizations, NGOs, public and private educational institutions, governmental bodies, and public international organizations. Both U.S.-based and Djibouti-based organizations may apply. For-profit companies are not eligible. Programs should serve youth, educators, entrepreneurs, civil servants, and emerging professionals to improve English communication skills and workforce readiness.
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Program description
The U.S. Embassy Djibouti’s Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for organizations to implement English Language Teaching Services programs that strengthen English-language proficiency, workforce readiness, and professional communication skills among Djiboutian participants. Programs should support youth, educators, entrepreneurs, civil servants, and emerging professionals by improving practical English communication skills while promoting employability, entrepreneurship, leadership, and greater understanding of American society, educational opportunities, and professional practices. Successful proposals will advance U.S. public diplomacy objectives by strengthening people-to-people ties between the United States and Djibouti and expanding access to high-quality English-language instruction throughout the country.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Proposal/Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of commitment or support (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Idriss A Ahmed Grantor
- 📧 ahmedia2@state.gov
- 📞 0025321453064
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.441 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,360,000
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$414,331
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$347,000
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$288,916
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$258,620
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$200,000
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$199,832
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$194,970
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$183,443
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$168,958
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.441). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $11,879,653 | |
| 2025 | $5,155,325 | |
| 2026 est. | $5,155,325 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, NGOs, civil society organizations, educational institutions (public or private), government bodies, and public international organizations are eligible. For-profit entities cannot apply.
Can U.S.-based organizations apply?
Yes. Both U.S.-based and Djibouti-based organizations are eligible to apply.
What types of English programs does this fund?
Programs that teach English to youth, educators, entrepreneurs, civil servants, and professionals while promoting employability, leadership, and understanding of American society.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $5,000 to $25,000 per grant.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing from applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize how your program strengthens U.S.-Djibouti people-to-people connections and public diplomacy goals. Clear alignment with embassy priorities is critical.
- Include specific metrics showing how participants will improve English proficiency and workforce readiness. Measurable outcomes matter significantly.
- Demonstrate your organization's capacity to operate in Djibouti or manage programs there. Show relevant experience or local partnerships.
- Design programs that reach multiple populations (youth, educators, entrepreneurs, civil servants). Broader impact strengthens competitiveness.
- Show how your program promotes understanding of American society, education, and professional practices. This addresses core public diplomacy objectives.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals that lack clear public diplomacy messaging or focus only on English grammar without connecting to U.S. people-to-people goals. Vague or unmeasurable participant outcomes and lack of organizational capacity evidence for Djibouti operations. Programs without realistic budgets or those that don't explain how awards support quality English instruction.
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