Grant opportunity

Empowering English Educators

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.

Pre-announcementCooperative AgreementUpcoming callPre-announcementEducation and Higher EducationGlobal / internationalResearch funding
Funder
U.S. Mission to Egypt
Estimated application due date: 2026-08-07
Estimated application due date: 2026-08-07: Aug 7, 2026
Award
Amount varies by notice and award terms
Applicant
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits h
Discipline
Education and Higher Education
Region
Global / international
Posted
Jul 6, 2026

Call summary

Overview

Empowering English Educators is an official Grants.gov cooperative agreement notice from U.S. Mission to Egypt. 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.

Who can apply

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

What it supports

  • Education and Higher Education
  • Global / international
  • Cooperative Agreement

Funding and duration

  • Amount varies by notice and award terms

Estimated application due date: 2026-08-07

Estimated application due date: 2026-08-07: Aug 7, 2026

How to apply

Open the linked Grants.gov listing to review the full package, attachments, eligibility rules, deadline time zone and submission route.

Call details

Source-based overview

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

Eligibility

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Funding and benefits

Amount varies by notice and award terms

Themes and supported activities

Education and Higher Education

Global / international

Cooperative Agreement

Deadline and timeline

Estimated application due date: 2026-08-07: Estimated application due date: 2026-08-07: Aug 7, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the linked Grants.gov listing to review the full package, attachments, eligibility rules, deadline time zone and submission route.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.