Empowering English Educators
Agency: U.S. Mission to Egypt
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Description
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
inquiries
Documents
| File name | Description | Last 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
Award
$--
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:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 7, 2026
Archive date:
September 6, 2026
