English Language Fellows Program

The English Language Fellows Program is a federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, specifically within the Public Diplomacy Section and the Regional English Language Office. This program seeks to identify a qualified provider organization to support the placement and administration of two American English Language Fellows in Egypt over a 28 month performance period. The initiative is part of broader U.S. educational and cultural exchange efforts designed to strengthen international partnerships and advance foreign policy objectives through education and professional exchange. The primary purpose of the program is to enhance English language education capacity in Egypt by deploying highly qualified American educators to work directly with local institutions. These Fellows are expected to train Egyptian teachers, develop curriculum, provide professional development, and contribute to institutional capacity building. The selected provider organization plays a critical operational role by managing all administrative and logistical aspects of the Fellows’ assignments, allowing them to focus fully on their educational mission. Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, with substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy Cairo throughout the project lifecycle. The award ceiling is set at 480000 dollars, with a minimum award of 100000 dollars, and the anticipated number of awards is one. The program does not require cost sharing, although it is encouraged. Funds are intended to cover administrative costs such as recruitment, salary disbursement, housing allowances, visa facilitation, and ongoing logistical support. Certain uses of funds are explicitly prohibited, including construction, direct social services, political activities, and fundraising efforts. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including those with or without 501(c)(3) status, as well as public and state controlled institutions of higher education. For profit entities are not eligible to serve as the primary recipient, although subcontracting is permitted. Applicants must demonstrate strong organizational capacity in human resources, financial management, and international program support, as well as compliance with U.S. federal regulations and local Egyptian laws. Registration in SAM.gov and possession of a Unique Entity Identifier are required for eligibility. The application process requires submission of standard federal forms such as SF 424, SF 424A, and SF 424B, along with a detailed narrative proposal not exceeding twenty pages. Applicants must include organizational background, program design, timeline, key personnel, monitoring and evaluation plans, and a detailed budget with justification. Supporting documents such as resumes, letters of support, and proof of nonprofit status are also required. Applications must be submitted via email to the designated contact by the stated deadline. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria including program quality and feasibility, organizational capacity, planning and ability to achieve objectives, budget justification, monitoring and evaluation strategy, and sustainability. Successful applicants will be notified within approximately 120 days after the application deadline. The anticipated project start date is September 20, 2026, and performance is expected to continue for up to 28 months. The program is not explicitly recurring but may allow continuation funding based on performance and availability of funds.

Align proposal closely with stated evaluation criteria including feasibility, organizational capacity, and measurable outcomes; ensure strong financial management systems and clear monitoring plans; demonstrate prior experience with international programs