English Language Teaching Logistical Support | DOSRUS20CA005

Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSRUS20CA005

The English Language Teaching Logistical Support opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOSRUS20CA005) is a U.S. Department of State cooperative agreement administered by the U.S. Mission to Russia. Its purpose is to fund an organization that can handle the practical, on-the-ground coordination needed to run and support a wide range of English Language Office (ELO) programs in Russia. Rather than focusing on direct classroom instruction alone, the grant is structured around enabling and strengthening English language initiatives by making sure events, travel, materials, and visiting experts are properly supported so the programs can operate smoothly and professionally.

The selected grantee is expected to work in close coordination with U.S. government partners throughout the full program cycle, including planning, implementation, and evaluation. In particular, the award recipient will consult regularly with the Regional English Language Officer (RELO), who is based in Tallinn, as well as with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. This cooperative agreement structure implies ongoing collaboration and government involvement in shaping activities and priorities, with the grantee acting as the primary logistical and technical implementer as needs arise.

The activities supported under this award are centered on English language programming that either improves teacher professional development, strengthens students English proficiency, or helps English language experts train additional teachers in Russia. The announcement highlights a variety of program types that may require support, including major teacher-focused events such as Umbrella and NATE (National Association of Teachers of English) conferences, assistance connected to English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) including visits to English Access camps, and support to teacher associations and U.S. government alumni engaged in English education initiatives. It also includes facilitating international professional exchanges, such as travel for Russian English teachers to attend the TESOL Convention and other relevant conferences, along with printing, purchasing, and distributing instructional or program materials. The language also leaves room for flexible or emerging needs by referencing "targets of opportunity," meaning the grantee may be asked to support timely initiatives that fit ELO goals even if they are not fully defined at the outset.

A major part of the grantees responsibilities is comprehensive event and project logistics. This includes negotiating and arranging venues, coordinating transportation and transfers, organizing hotel bookings and meal arrangements, purchasing supplies and materials, and providing in-country support such as chaperoning American experts who participate in events or training engagements. The grantee may also be asked to provide additional technical or logistical services as directed by PAS Moscow, indicating that the scope can adapt to evolving program requirements and Embassy priorities.

Financial accountability is an explicit requirement. The grantee must maintain program account records and provide them to the Embassy on a regular basis, reflecting the expectation of strong financial controls, clear documentation of expenditures, and ongoing reporting consistent with federal award management practices.

The opportunity is classified under the Education funding activity category (CFDA 19.040) and was offered as a discretionary award with a single expected recipient. The award ceiling is $480,000, with the original posting created on July 2, 2020 and an original closing date of August 15, 2020. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Russia in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "English Language Teaching Logistical Support" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jul 02, 2020.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2020. (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 $480,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.

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