Creation of an English Language Teacher Association | TASHKENT PDS FY24 008

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The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, through its Public Diplomacy Section under the U.S. Department of State, is offering a competitive grant to establish a brand-new English language teacher association in Uzbekistan. The central idea is to bring together past participants (alumni) of U.S. government-funded English Speaking Nation (ESN) professional development programs and connect them with other strong English teachers across the country. The grant is meant to cover both the formal setup of the organization and the early-stage work needed to make it functional and visible, such as legal registration, building an initial membership base, and launching professional development activities that improve English teaching and learning nationwide.

This opportunity is designed to raise the overall quality of English language instruction in Uzbekistan by creating an organized, teacher-led professional community. The association is expected to serve as a platform where educators can exchange practical classroom strategies, share best practices, and collaborate on improving instruction. Early activities can include events and programs that strengthen teacher skills, help train new generations of English teachers and students, promote practical English for professional settings, and encourage student motivation and achievement in English. A recurring theme is that stronger English education is viewed not only as an academic goal, but also as something that can support broader economic growth and development by improving workforce readiness and professional communication skills.

The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the U.S. government anticipates active involvement during implementation rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The program falls under CFDA number 19.900 and is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity. The funding opportunity number is TASHKENT PDS FY24 008, and it was created on 2024-05-02 with an application closing date of 2024-06-28. The embassy expects to make one award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of 700,000.

Eligibility is limited to organizations that are legally permitted to operate in Uzbekistan and that fit the specified institutional categories. Applicants must be an accredited school, institute, teacher training center, university, or a non-profit organization. The announcement also notes that relevant academic departments, including English, journalism, and international relations or cooperation departments, may apply, which suggests the embassy is open to proposals from higher education units that have the capacity to organize teacher networks and professional development programming at a national or multi-regional level.

In practical terms, a strong proposal would focus on how the association will be created and sustained: how it will be registered and governed, how it will recruit and serve members across different regions, and what types of professional development it will deliver early on to demonstrate value. Since the association is intended to be comprised primarily of ESN alumni but not limited to them, applicants would likely need to explain how they will use the ESN alumni network as a core leadership and expertise base while also welcoming other high-performing teachers to ensure broad reach and long-term relevance. The overall expectation is that the new association becomes a durable national hub for teacher collaboration that measurably improves English teaching quality and expands opportunities for learners throughout Uzbekistan.

• The U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Creation of an English Language Teacher Association" 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 2024-05-02.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-06-28. (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 $700,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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