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Empowering English Educators

Agency: U.S. Mission to Egypt

Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants

Last Updated: July 7, 2026

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

Eligible applicants

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

Hanaa Soudan, MBA English Language Specialist Regional English Language Office (RELO) Public Diplomacy Section SoudahHE@state.gov Office: +20 (2) 2797-2861| Cell: +20 (0) 127-302-8176

Email

inquiries

soudanhe@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
NOFO_EEE_2026_002.docx
Empowering English Educators NOFO
Jul 6, 2026 11:24 AM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: August 7, 2026

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

$100,000

Award Minimum

$200,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PDS-CAIRO-003-FY26

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

July 7, 2026

Archive date:

September 6, 2026

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