Opportunity Information: Apply for AL 17 001
Language and Culture Education for Underprivileged/Marginalized Groups (Funding Opportunity Number AL 17 001) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Albania, specifically the Public Affairs Office at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana. The program is designed to fund a one-year English language course in Albania aimed at underprivileged or marginalized communities, with an emphasis on supporting economically disadvantaged students. The central purpose is to help participants build a practical foundation in English while also developing leadership and advocacy skills and gaining exposure to U.S. culture and values. In short, it is framed as both a language-learning initiative and a broader civic and cultural enrichment program.
The funding is contingent on the availability of funds, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of up to USD 30,000 and an expectation of one award being made. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other" (with additional clarification referenced in the original notice). The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.040, which generally relates to public diplomacy and related Department of State programming.
The project period is intended to run from October 2017 through September 2018, covering a full year of instruction and programming. The successful grantee is expected to take primary responsibility for the program's implementation, including selecting qualified instructors, recruiting and selecting participants from the target underprivileged populations, identifying and securing appropriate venues for instruction, and designing a complete curriculum. While the grantee leads on execution, the curriculum and overall program planning are to be developed in cooperation with the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, indicating ongoing coordination and alignment with U.S. public diplomacy goals.
In terms of administrative details, the opportunity was created on August 10, 2017, and had an original application deadline of September 11, 2017. Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others," with further eligibility specifics referenced as being provided in an additional eligibility information field within the full announcement.Apply for AL 17 001
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Albania in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Language and Culture Education for Underprivileged/ Marginalized Groups" 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 Aug 10, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 11, 2017. (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 $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Language and Culture Education for Underprivileged/Marginalized Groups and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number AL 17 001.
Which U.S. government entity is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Albania, specifically the Public Affairs Office at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to fund a one-year English language course in Albania for underprivileged or marginalized communities, with an emphasis on supporting economically disadvantaged students. It is intended to help participants build practical English skills while also developing leadership and advocacy skills and gaining exposure to U.S. culture and values.
Where will the funded program take place?
The course and related programming are intended to take place in Albania.
How long is the project period?
The intended project period covers one year, running from October 2017 through September 2018.
What activities are expected to be included in the project?
Based on the description, the project is expected to include a full year of English instruction and related programming designed to support language acquisition along with leadership/advocacy development and cultural exposure (U.S. culture and values).
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (the ceiling) is up to USD 30,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award being made.
Is the award guaranteed?
No. The funding is stated as being contingent on the availability of funds.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.040, which generally relates to public diplomacy and related Department of State programming.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other", with additional clarification referenced as being included in the original notice.
Who is expected to implement the program?
The successful grantee is expected to take primary responsibility for implementation of the program.
What are the grantee's main responsibilities?
The grantee is expected to handle core implementation tasks, including:
- Selecting qualified instructors
- Recruiting and selecting participants from target underprivileged or marginalized populations
- Identifying and securing appropriate venues for instruction
- Designing a complete curriculum
Does the U.S. Embassy have a role in curriculum or program planning?
Yes. While the grantee leads execution, the curriculum and overall program planning are to be developed in cooperation with the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, indicating ongoing coordination and alignment with U.S. public diplomacy goals.
Who is the target audience for the English course?
The target audience is described as underprivileged or marginalized communities in Albania, with an emphasis on supporting economically disadvantaged students.
What outcomes does the program aim to support for participants?
The program aims to help participants:
- Build a practical foundation in English
- Develop leadership and advocacy skills
- Gain exposure to U.S. culture and values
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 10, 2017.
What was the application deadline listed for this opportunity?
The original application deadline was September 11, 2017.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others". The notice indicates that additional eligibility specifics are provided in an additional eligibility information field within the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The description indicates that detailed eligibility specifics are included in the full announcement, in an additional eligibility information section/field.
What does it mean that the program supports public diplomacy goals?
The description notes that the curriculum and overall program planning are to be developed in cooperation with the Embassy's Public Affairs Section, which signals the project is intended to align with U.S. public diplomacy goals tied to cultural and civic engagement alongside English instruction.
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