Opportunity Information: Apply for AFBAMAKO 07052023 PDS ASSF02
The American Center's English Teaching Program is a U.S. Embassy Bamako grant opportunity supporting the delivery of free, structured English language instruction in two regions of Mali: Sikasso and Tombouctou (Timbuktu). Run under a cooperative agreement through the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Mali), the program is designed to strengthen English proficiency among promising local participants so they can progress from pre-intermediate or intermediate ability to a level of fluency that would enable them to take part in fully English-language exchange programs. The opportunity is discretionary, with one expected award and a maximum funding amount of $25,000, and it was originally posted on July 25, 2023, with an application deadline of August 5, 2023.
The selected grantee is expected to manage the program end-to-end, functioning as both the organizer and implementer. That includes recruiting the target audience, developing or tailoring the curriculum, and producing teaching materials that match participant levels and program objectives. The recipient must also handle the practical delivery infrastructure, such as securing classroom space, arranging schedules, and ensuring the program runs consistently over a ten to twelve month period. In addition, the grantee is responsible for hiring or arranging qualified English teachers, administering placement tests to confirm and group learners by proficiency, and overseeing the actual instruction from launch through completion.
The intended beneficiaries are community leaders and/or young people ages 17 to 30, inclusive of both men and women, who live in either Sikasso or Timbuktu. Participants should have at least a baccalaureate level of education and already possess some foundational English skills, specifically at pre-intermediate to intermediate levels. Rather than starting from zero, the program targets learners who are ready to accelerate and refine their language ability, with a clear focus on reaching practical fluency for competitive participation in English-based exchange and professional development opportunities.
Beyond teaching, the program emphasizes accountability and results. The awardee must track progress, document activities, and provide reporting as required, reflecting typical cooperative agreement expectations where coordination with the U.S. Embassy may be more hands-on than in a standard grant. Overall, the opportunity funds a locally delivered, year-long English training initiative that combines student outreach, instructional design, testing, classroom operations, and performance reporting into one cohesive program serving Sikasso and Tombouctou communities.Apply for AFBAMAKO 07052023 PDS ASSF02
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mali in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Center’s English Teaching Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.441.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 05, 2023. (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 $25,000.00 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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FAQs: American Center English Teaching Program (U.S. Embassy Bamako)
1) What is the American Center's English Teaching Program grant?
It is a U.S. Embassy Bamako (U.S. Mission to Mali) grant opportunity that supports the delivery of free, structured English language instruction in Mali. The program focuses on helping selected participants improve from pre-intermediate or intermediate English to a fluency level that prepares them to participate in fully English-language exchange programs.
2) Which organization is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under a cooperative agreement through the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mali (U.S. Embassy Bamako).
3) Where will the program take place?
The English instruction is to be delivered in two regions of Mali: Sikasso and Tombouctou (Timbuktu).
4) Who is the program intended to benefit?
The intended beneficiaries are community leaders and/or young people ages 17 to 30 (inclusive), including both men and women, who live in Sikasso or Timbuktu.
5) What education level is expected of participants?
Participants should have at least a baccalaureate level of education.
6) What English level should participants have before joining?
Participants are expected to already have foundational English skills at the pre-intermediate to intermediate level. The program is not designed for learners starting from zero.
7) What is the main goal of the English instruction?
The goal is to strengthen English proficiency so participants can progress to a level of fluency that enables them to compete for and take part in fully English-language exchange programs and related professional development opportunities.
8) Is the English instruction free for participants?
Yes. The program supports the delivery of free, structured English language instruction.
9) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is run under a cooperative agreement, which typically involves more coordination with the U.S. Embassy than a standard grant.
10) How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
11) What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum funding amount is $25,000.
12) Is this funding discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is described as discretionary.
13) When was the opportunity posted and when was the deadline?
It was originally posted on July 25, 2023, with an application deadline of August 5, 2023.
14) How long is the program expected to run?
The program is expected to run consistently over a ten to twelve month period.
15) What does "end-to-end management" mean for the selected grantee?
The selected recipient is expected to function as both organizer and implementer. This includes recruiting participants, developing or tailoring curriculum, producing appropriate teaching materials, and ensuring the program runs from launch through completion.
16) What recruitment responsibilities does the grantee have?
The grantee is responsible for recruiting the target audience: community leaders and/or young people ages 17 to 30 in Sikasso and Timbuktu who have at least baccalaureate education and pre-intermediate to intermediate English skills.
17) Who is responsible for curriculum and teaching materials?
The grantee is expected to develop or tailor the curriculum and produce teaching materials aligned to participant levels and the program's objectives.
18) Who is responsible for classroom space and scheduling?
The grantee must handle delivery infrastructure, including securing classroom space and arranging schedules to ensure consistent instruction over the ten to twelve month period.
19) Who provides the English teachers?
The grantee is responsible for hiring or arranging qualified English teachers to deliver the instruction.
20) Are placement tests required?
Yes. The grantee must administer placement tests to confirm learner proficiency and group participants appropriately by level.
21) What reporting and documentation are expected?
The program emphasizes accountability and results. The awardee must track progress, document activities, and provide reporting as required under the cooperative agreement.
22) How does the cooperative agreement affect program oversight?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, coordination with the U.S. Embassy may be more hands-on than under a standard grant, alongside the required monitoring and reporting.
23) What are the core program components funded by this opportunity?
The opportunity funds a locally delivered English training initiative that combines student outreach, instructional design, proficiency testing and placement, classroom operations (space and scheduling), teacher staffing, ongoing instruction, and performance reporting into one cohesive program serving Sikasso and Timbouctou communities.
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