Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS NBO PAS FY19 014
The English Access Microscholarship Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS NBO PAS FY19 014) is a U.S. Department of State initiative offered through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi. Its central purpose is to give bright, talented, economically disadvantaged students the chance to strengthen their English skills while also building civic engagement, leadership ability, and multicultural awareness. A core part of the program is exposure to American culture and values, not as a stand-alone topic, but as content that supports communication, critical thinking, and broader personal development.
A key expectation is that the English instruction moves away from traditional, lecture-heavy or textbook-only approaches. Applicants are encouraged to design learner-centered classrooms that rely on project-based, task-based, and experiential learning. In practical terms, this means students should use English to engage with real issues and authentic challenges relevant to their lives and communities, including local and global topics. The program is meant to feel interactive and meaningful, helping students use English for discussion, problem-solving, collaboration, and civic participation rather than only for grammar drills or rote memorization.
The opportunity also emphasizes learning beyond the classroom. Proposals should include enhancement activities and off-site immersion experiences that extend students exposure to English and strengthen cultural and civic learning through hands-on experiences. In addition, Access classrooms are expected to function as strong models for the wider community. Where feasible, implementers should share effective teaching practices with other English teachers, especially from schools where Access students are recruited. The program can also incorporate outreach to administrators, content-area teachers, and university students preparing to become educators, helping good practices spread beyond the immediate group of scholarship recipients.
Family and community engagement are built into the design. Parents should be kept informed about what students are learning and how instruction is delivered, along with practical guidance on how they can support learning at home. Civic outreach activities are also encouraged to strengthen the bond between the Access program and the surrounding community, reinforcing the idea that language learning is connected to active citizenship and community improvement.
Funding is provided as a grant, with proposal budgets allowed to vary based on the provider capacity, infrastructure, and geographic reach. Awards can range from a minimum of USD 50,000 to a maximum of USD 130,000 (Award Ceiling: 130,000), and the Embassy anticipates making one award, although it reserves the right to split the project among two or more providers if that better serves program goals. The program is specifically targeted to Kwale County, and the selected grantee is expected to implement activities with students in that region.
Budgeting is expected to be comprehensive. Applicants should plan to cover all major costs associated with delivering the program, including instruction, books and learning materials, transportation, enhancement and immersion activities, administrative expenses, and food. Where intensive sessions require it, proposals may also include accommodation costs. In other words, the grant is intended to fully support the practical delivery of a high-quality program rather than leaving key components unfunded.
Strategically, the project is framed as supporting the Embassy goal of sustaining the Kenyan economy and contributing to rapid economic growth, reflecting an emphasis on workforce-relevant skills, leadership, and community capacity. Proposals are also expected to incorporate U.S. exchange program alumni where possible, using their experience and networks to strengthen mentoring, programming, and civic components. Ideal applicants and partners include educational institutions and nonprofit organizations with a proven ability to reach economically disadvantaged youth using innovative teaching methods.
The opportunity was created on September 25, 2019, with an original closing date of October 25, 2019, and it falls under CFDA 19.022. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other" as defined in the solicitation.Apply for DOS NBO PAS FY19 014
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kenya in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "English Access Microscholarship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 25, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 25, 2019. (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 $130,000.00 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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