Empowering English Educators
Status: Forecasted
Posted date: July 7, 2026
Archive date: September 6, 2026
Close date: August 7, 2026
Opportunity ID: 363060
Opportunity number: PDS-CAIRO-003-FY26
Opportunity category: Discretionary
Agency name: U.S. Mission to Egypt
Agency code: DOS-EGY
Award floor: $100,000
Award ceiling: $200,000
Cost sharing required: No
Funding Instrument Types
- Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity
- Education
Eligible Applicants
- 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
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Categories (use these for quoted searches)
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- category_of_funding_activity:education
- cost_sharing_or_matching_requirement:false
- eligible_applicants:nonprofits_having_a_501_c_3_status_with_the_irs_other_than_institutions_of_higher_education
- eligible_applicants:nonprofits_that_do_not_have_a_501_c_3_status_with_the_irs_other_than_institutions_of_higher_education
- eligible_applicants:public_and_state_controlled_institutions_of_higher_education
- funding_instrument_type:cooperative_agreement
- opportunity_category:discretionary
- status:forecasted
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