B1/B2-Level Multi-Media Georgian-to-English Curriculum for English Teachers and Those Seeking to Become English Teachers | DOS GEO 22 GR 011 041122

Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS GEO 22 GR 011 041122

The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi (U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia) is offering a discretionary funding opportunity to select and provide a B1/B2-level, multi-media Georgian-to-English curriculum that will support virtual English classes for adult Georgian speakers who are either current English teachers or adults working toward becoming English teachers. The larger effort includes separate funding for delivering 12 to 16 week virtual courses; this particular grant focuses on identifying a suitable curriculum product (newly developed, adapted, or already existing) and ensuring it can be used effectively by both instructors and learners during the first year of implementation.

The main purpose is practical: the Embassy wants a curriculum package that can plug into an online teaching program and reliably help adult learners progress at the B1/B2 level (roughly intermediate to upper-intermediate). The curriculum must be designed for Georgian-speaking adults and tailored to the needs of teachers or future teachers, meaning it should strengthen English proficiency in ways that also support classroom communication and subject-matter confidence. Applicants may propose to compete for this curriculum-focused award, and organizations with sufficient capacity may also choose to submit proposals for the separate course-delivery opportunity, though the curriculum award stands on its own.

To be considered responsive, the proposed curriculum must come with several required components and forms of support. First, it needs an assessment or placement tool to confirm learners are at the appropriate level before enrolling. Second, it must include teacher training for up to four instructors, so that the instructors can use the platform and materials consistently and as intended. Third, the offer must provide access to instructional resources for four instructors and up to 320 adult learners, structured around a virtual, multi-media B1/B2 course that can realistically be completed within 12 to 16 weeks. Fourth, it must include an end-of-course evaluation tool to measure learning outcomes or progress at completion. Finally, the curriculum provider must be willing to conduct consultations with the organization implementing the courses, so that the curriculum and delivery align and any issues can be addressed during rollout.

The grant is also time-bound and access-driven. Access to the curriculum (whether through software licenses, registration fees, or another standard user agreement) must be in place no later than January 1, 2023. The Embassy anticipates that the supported courses will run and be completed between January 1, 2023 and September 30, 2023. In other words, the award is not just about content quality; it is about the applicant being able to deliver usable access on a firm schedule for a defined number of instructors and students.

Intellectual property requirements are explicit. The applicant must already hold the copyright, or have secured the rights, to any curriculum or curriculum elements that will be used or adapted for this project. The proposal does not have to transfer ownership of the curriculum to the Embassy; the Embassy is seeking guaranteed access for the instructors and learners covered under the program, not copyright assignment. The multi-media content must also be accessible on tablets or other mobile devices, reflecting the expectation that many participants may rely on mobile technology rather than desktop computers.

The opportunity assumes a specific teaching and learning context. Instructors are expected to be native Georgian speakers with strong English skills (sufficient to teach learners up to the B2 level) and experience leading groups in formal or informal educational environments. Learners are likewise expected to be native Georgian speakers, coming from diverse regions and backgrounds, and to have varied levels of comfort with technology and multi-media learning materials. The curriculum therefore needs to be user-friendly, suitable for virtual instruction, and flexible enough to work across a range of learner digital skills while still meeting B1/B2 learning goals.

Administratively, this opportunity is listed as DOS GEO 22 GR 011 041122 under CFDA 19.900, with funding provided via a grant or cooperative agreement mechanism. The award ceiling is $120,000, with one award expected. The competition was opened on April 11, 2022, with an original closing date of May 10, 2022, and it is open to a broad set of applicants including individuals, private companies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations (with eligibility details referenced in the notice).

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "B1/B2-Level Multi-Media Georgian-to-English Curriculum for English Teachers and Those Seeking to Become English Teachers" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
• This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2022. (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 $120,000.00 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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