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This document is a technical proposal template related to a federal grant opportunity for the English Access Microscholarship Program, a two-year global scholarship program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

The key details are:

  • The program aims to provide a foundation of English language skills, U.S. culture and democratic values, personal development, and community service to bright, economically-disadvantaged youth aged 13-25.
  • The program consists of 360 hours of after-school instruction, enhancement activities, and optional intensive sessions. Instruction focuses on media literacy and civic engagement themes.
  • Applicants must be non-governmental organizations that can implement the program in accordance with detailed requirements, including class size, gender balance, reporting, evaluation, and graduation criteria.
  • The funding opportunity is a cooperative agreement, with the U.S. Embassy providing substantial involvement in student/staff selection, curriculum development, site visits, and oversight.
  • The funding range is $24,000 to $50,000 per award, with approximately $1,000 per student. Projects can include up to 50 students.
  • The program is funded through the AEECA/ESF PD Programs (CFDA 19.900) administered by the U.S. Department of State.

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Cover Sheet Version: April 9, 2021

The English Access Microscholarship Program
The English Access Microscholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government.

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Applicant Organization

Step 1. Complete Access Requirements

Step 2. Complete Applicant Organization Information

Step 3. Complete Program Timeline

Step 4. Complete Program Staff

Step 5. Complete After School Instruction

Step 6. Complete Enhancement Activities

Step 7. Complete Intensive Sessions

Step 8. Complete Summary Budget

Step 9. Review the Checklist for Completion Status Status of the Applicant Organization's proposal is: Incomplete

U.S. Embassy/Consulate

Step 10. An American Officer reviews the technical proposal and completes Step 1. and Step 2 on the U.S. Embassy-Consulate RELO tab.

RELO

Step 11. RELO reviews the technical proposal and completes Step 3. on the U.S. Embassy-Consulate RELO tab.

1. Access Requirements

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THE ENGLISH ACCESS MICROSHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (ACCESS)

REQUIREMENTS

By completing and submitting this proposal, the Applicant understands and agrees to each of the mandatory requirements below.
If selected, this proposal document will be incorporated in the Agreement.Yes
Instructions:Read each mandatory requirement statement below and choose "Yes" or "No" from the drop down menu to signify that the Applicant organization understands and agrees to the terms below.
Any statements answered as "No" require further explanation in the textbox below (cell B69).No
DefinitionChecklist
Access Goals
Access students will 1) be given a foundation of English language skills, 2) gain an appreciation for U.S. culture and democratic values, 3) participate in Personal Development activities (e.g. self-confidence, critical thinking, etc.), and 4) take part in Community Service activities.Blank = 1Not = 0
Access Handbook Review
The applicant organization has received and reviewed a copy of the Official Access Handbook.1
English Language Instruction
Participants will receive the proposed hours (at least 360) of instruction over the course of the program.1
U.S. Culture and Values Enhancement Activities
U.S. Culture and Values Enhancement Activities occur at least once a quarter throughout the program and include the following elements:1

Course topics relating to U.S. Culture and Values (Minimum of 3 required per group)

Personal Development (Minimum of 2 required per group)

Community Service (Minimum 2 required per group)

Program Participants
All students will be bright, economically-disadvantaged youth.1

Students will not be younger than 13 years old on the first day of class. 1

Students will not be older than 25 years old on the first day of class. 1

Students will be grouped age appropriately. The maximum age difference between students in one group will not exceed over two years. 1

Successful participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. 1

Class Size and Gender-Balance
Groups will have between 12 and 25 students.1

Groups will be gender-balanced with 50% girls and 50% boys. 1

Reporting
The applicant organization will use Microsoft Excel 2010 or a more recent version for all reporting. (The cost of purchasing this software may be included in the administration section of the proposal budget, if needed).1
The applicant organization must officially report all of their expenses and will only be reimbursed for expenses incurred from the Agreement start date
to the Agreement end date as indicated in the Agreement.1

The applicant organization will submit program and financial reports to the respective U.S. Embassy/Consulate as outlined in the reporting schedule in the Agreement. These reports will be sent by the U.S. Embassy/Consulate to the Office of English Language Programs in Washington D.C. When reports are not submitted according to the agreed upon schedule, payments will be delayed. 1

The applicant organization will file completed Access Photo and Video Release forms for all students (pending parent/guardian approval) and teachers at the start of the program. 1

Evaluation Overview
In accordance with Access Program goals, the applicant organization will establish a system for monitoring and evaluating the progress of Access students.1
The students will be given the same language proficiency test that was used at the beginning of the program (initial test) at the end of the
program (exit test) to accurately track student progress. Results will be shared with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate via program reports.1
Graduation Requirements
Successful participants will receive a Certificate of Completion signed by U.S. Ambassador or other U.S. Embassy/Consulate Officer.1

The applicant organization will send up-to-date contact information of all successful participants to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate Officer. 1

The applicant organization acknowledges that the minimum passing grade and minimum passing attendance for Access students is 70%.1
Not CompleteTotal blank
Provide an explanation if any of the above mandatory quality control requirements were answered "No".
# of "No's"
0
Not Applicable
not selected
6 months
1 year
18 months
2 years

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2. Applicant Organization Click Here to Return to Cover Sheet

APPLICANT ORGANIZATION
CONTACT INFORMATION & CAPACITYDrop down choices
Mr.
CONTACT INFORMATIONMrs.
Ms.
Instructions:Enter the applicant organization's information in the cells highlighted in yellow below.Past Access Provider (Provider's Access Programs are all closed.)MissChecklistIncomplete = 1Complete = 0
Current Access Provider (Provider currently has an Active Access Program.)Dr.
Applicant Organization's Legal (Registered Trade) Name:Applicant Organization's Access Program Status:Determines Last QuestionNew Access Provider (Provider has not had an Access Program before.)Prof.
Rev.Name1
Note: All official paperwork signed for this program will be issued to this organization's name, listed above. The beneficiary name listed on the bank account for payments for this program should match the organization's Legal (Registered Trade) Name.YesSisterStatus1
No
Applicant Organization's In-Country Address
(DO NOT include a PO Box or BP Address)Applicant Organization's Signatory Contact
(Individual who will sign the Agreement for the Access Program)In-Country Address1

Address Line 1*: Salutation*: Job Title: Provider Signatory 1

Address Line 2: First Name*: Last Name/Family Name*: Program Director 1

City*: Province/State: Phone Number: Email*: Finance Manager 1

Country*: Website: Contact Info: Not Complete

Applicant Organization's Headquarter Address
(if applicable)Applicant Organization's In-Country Program Director

(Individual responsible for implementation of the Access Program)

Address Line 1*: Same as Above* If "No", complete the In-Country Program Director's contact info.

Address Line 2: Salutation*: Job Title:

City*: Province/State: First Name*: Last Name/Family Name*:

Country*: Website: Phone Number: Email*:

Applicant Organization's Headquarter Contact
(if applicable)Applicant Organization's Finance Manager/Accountant

(Individual responsible for financial management of the Access Program)

Salutation*: Job Title: Salutation*: Job Title:

First Name*: Last Name/ Family Name*: First Name*: Last Name/Family Name*:

Phone Number: Email*: Phone Number: Email*:

*Required Contact Information

ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY

Instructions: In the cells highlighted in yellow, answer questions about the applicant organization's background, experience, and plans for program monitoring and reporting.

Organization BackgroundDrop down choicesDrop down choicesChecklistIncomplete = 1Complete = 0
Q1 A1
1. Using the drop down menus below, choose the option that best describes the applicant organization.Government run Public School or UniversityNon-Governmental OrganizationQ1 B1
The organization is a …Public Boarding SchoolGovernmental OrganizationQ1 C0
Private Educational InstitutionQ1D1
The organization is a/an …Teachers AssociationNot For Profit OrganizationQ2 A1
National/Local NGOFor Profit OrganizationQ2 B01
Describe Other Type of Organization:International NGOQ3 A1
Other Type of OrganizationQ3 C0
The organization is a …Public Boarding SchoolQ3 B0
Private Educational Institution

2. Is the applicant organization incorporated, registered, and licensed as a legal entity in the country where the proposed Access program will be implemented? If "Yes", complete the information below. Q4 1

Country of incorporation or registration:0
Incorporation or Registration date:
Registration Number:

3a. Will any partner organization(s) implement the proposed Access Program?

3b. Are any of these partner organizations considered "for-profit" organizations?
3c. If there will be partner organizations, please name the organization(s), describe their role on the Access Program (which part of the program will they be involved in), their capacity and how they were selected.Provider BackgroundNot Complete

4. Describe the applicant organization's experience managing English language educational programs.

Include:

- All English language program(s) managed in the past.

- The English language program(s) the Provider is currently managing.

- Size of these programs (Include the number of students, number of teachers, and city locations.)

Yes
No

Financial Management Checklist Incomplete = 1 Complete = 0

1. Which accounting system or software will be used to manage the program's finances? Q1 1

2. Is the accounting system able to track expenses by budget category, as reflected in the proposed budget?YesQ2 A1
No
If "No", please explain how expenses for different budget categories will be allocated, tracked, and reported.Not Applicable
(Not managing multiple programs.)Q2 B0
Q3 A1
YesQ3 B0
3. Is the accounting system able to track payments received and expenses incurred separately for multiple programs (including multiple Access programs)?NoQ4 A11
Not Applicable
If "No", please explain how payments received and expenses incurred for different programs will be tracked and reported.Q4 B0
Q51
Q61
4a. Does the organization currently have a bank account that can receive international wire payments (if the bank account is outside of the U.S.) or ACH payment (if the bank account is in the U.S.) for the proposed Access program?If "No", will the organization be able to open a bank account to receive payments before the proposed Access program begins?Q7 A1
Q4 A20
4b. Please answer the following questions about the bank account that will be used to receive payments for the proposed Access program.

- Is the bank account in U.S. dollar or local currency?

- Will the bank account be used to receive funds for any purpose other than the proposed Access program?

- If the bank account will receive funds for other purposes, please describe what measures are in place to ensure payments received for the proposed Access program are used and properly documented only for the proposed Access program. (This question includes funds received for other Access programs running at the same time.)Q7 B0
Financial ManagementNot Complete

5. Explain how staff members will have different financial duties, to prevent one individual from controlling all aspects of financial transactions.

6. If the applicant organization has staff working on multiple active Access Programs, describe how the staff time will be tracked and allocated correctly to each program.
Biannual
Annual
7. Using the drop down menu, describe the frequency that audits are conducted.Other
Never
Describe "Other":

Alumni Question for Past or Current Access Providers Alumni Not Applicable

1. As a Past or Current Access Provider, describe how Access graduates/alumni contact information is maintained.

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3. Program Timeline Click Here to Return to Cover Sheet

PROPOSED PROGRAM TIMELINE

Proposed Access Sessions only Intensive Sessions

Instructions:Use the drop down menu, in the cell highlighted in yellow, to clarify the type of proposed sessions.
45200
1. The Proposed Access Program

will include:

Proposed Start and End Dates Checklist Incomplete = 1 Complete = 0

Instructions:Enter the proposed Agreement and Instruction start and end dates in the cells highlighted in yellow.Agreement Start0
Instruction Start1
Notes on Program DatesInstruction End1
Proposed Agreement Start Date:October 1, 2023Agreement Start Date is the first day any work on the program begins. The Agreement Start Date should be at least 45 days from today's date. There should also be sufficient time between the Agreement Start Date and the Instruction Start Date for pre-instruction activities such as, planning, advertising, student and teacher recruitment, etc. This usually takes between 2 to 3 months.

Agreement End Date is the last day all work is completed, including but not limited to, closing ceremonies, wrap-up activities, etc. This usually takes approximately 1 month.

Proposed Agreement dates are not final until a fully signed Agreement is issued. A Provider MAY NOT incur costs before the start date of a fully signed Agreement nor after the Agreement end date. Opening and Closing Ceremonies must occur within the Agreement Dates.Agreement End1
Proposed DatesNot Complete
Estimated Start Date of

Program Instruction:

Estimated End Date of Program Instruction:

Proposed Agreement End Date:

*Total Agreement Duration:

*Total Instruction Duration:

*Auto calculated based on proposed dates.

Proposed Program Timeline Checklist Incomplete = 1 Complete = 0

Instructions: In the cells highlighted in yellow, provide an estimated timeline of implementation activities and proposed instruction schedule below.

Note: Access activities should not interfere with students’ regular school classes, exams, or academic events.Start-up1
Opening Ceremony1
1. In chronological order, enter an estimated timeline below with general dates of program implementation activities.Initial Test1
Implementation ActivityEstimated Date(s) and/or Date Range(s)Intensive Sessions1
Agreement Start Date*
(No program activities or expenses may occur before the Agreement Start Date.)October 1, 2023Exit Test1
Program Start-up
(Examples: Program planning, advertising, student/teacher recruitment, etc.)Closing Ceremony1
Opening Ceremonyonce a week.Close out activities1
Administer Initial Testtwice a week.Q2 A1
Instruction Start Date*Q2 B0
Intensive Session(s)
(List dates for all sessions. If there are no proposed sessions, enter "not applicable".)three times a week.TimelineNot Complete
Instruction End Date*
Administer Exit Testfour times a week
Closing Ceremonyfive times a week.
Activities in preparation for Program Close out
(All program activities and expenses must occur before the Agreement End Date.)six times a week.
Agreement End Date*everyday.
*Dates auto populate based on "Proposed Start and End Dates".
2. Are there any planned breaks during the program when there will be no After School language instruction?Yes
No
If "Yes", please describe when (month and year) and why these breaks will occur.

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4. Program Staff

PROPOSED ACCESS TEACHERS AND PROGRAM STAFF

Instructions: In the cells highlighted in yellow, provide information on students, teachers, and other Access staff.

Access Teachers and Instructional Staff Checklist Incomplete = 1 Complete = 0

1. Describe the process for selecting and recruiting teachers for the Access Program. How will the U.S. Embassy/Consulate be involved?Q11
Q21
Q31
2. Describe the minimum required qualifications for teachers of the Access Program.

Include:

- Level English (reading, writing, and speaking)

- Years of experience teaching English Q4 1

1
3. Describe what procedures are in place to ensure that all teachers have adequate levels of English and pedagogical experience to teach in the proposed Access program.1
Access TeachersNot Complete

4. Describe the types of professional development that will be offered to the proposed Access Teachers.

Administration Staff Drop down Checklist Incomplete = 1 Complete = 0

1. Will the Access Administrator(s) or Coordinator(s) have sufficient English skills to complete Access reporting documents?Total Number of Administration Staff Work Hours:YesQ11
No
Q21
2. Enter the number of Administration Staff for all sites and complete the table below.0.00
Job title"Other" Columnnumber of work hoursdescribe
Job Title
(use the drop down menu)Other Job TitleAverage Number of Hours of Administrative Work
Per Staff, Per WeekEstimated Number

of Weeks of Administrative Work (Duration of the program) Total Number of Work Hours (All Administration Staff,

All Sites)Briefly Describe Job ResponsibilitiesAccountantQ2.10000
10Administrative AssistantQ2.20000
20Finance ManagerQ2.30000
30Program CoordinatorQ2.40000
40Program DirectorQ2.50000
50Office ManagerQ2.60000
60OtherQ2.70000
70Q2.80000
80Q2.90000
90Q2.100000
100Q2.110000
110Q2.120000
120Q2.130000
130Q2.140000
140Q2.150000
150Q2.160000
160Q2.170000
170Q2.180000
180Q2.190000
190Q2.200000
200Q2.210000
210Q2.220000
220Q2.230000
230Q2.240000
240Q2.100000
250Q2.110000
260Q2.120000
270Q2.130000
280Q2.140000
290Q2.150000
300Q2.160000
310Q2.170000
320Q2.180000
330Q2.190000
340Q2.200000
350Q2.150000
360Q2.160000
370Q2.170000
380Q2.180000
390Q2.190000
400Q2.200000
410Q2.210000
420Q2.220000
430Q2.230000
440Q2.240000
450Q2.100000
460Q2.110000
470Q2.120000
480Q2.200000
490Q2.210000
500Q2.220000
510Q2.230000
520Q2.240000
530Q2.100000
540Q2.110000
550Q2.120000
560Q2.130000
570Q2.140000
580Q2.150000
590Q2.160000
600Q2.170000
610Q2.180000
620Q2.190000
630Q2.200000
640Q2.250000
650Proposed Access Program StaffNot Complete

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5. After School Instruction Click Here to Return to Cover Sheet

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM DETAILS

AND

SITE INFORMATION

Instructions: In the cells highlighted in yellow, provide details about After School Instruction.

After School Instruction Checklist Incomplete = 1 Complete = 0

DefinitionQ11
After School Program
After School Instruction can occur before school, after school, or on weekends and generally takes place 1 to 5 days a week with each session typically lasting 1-3 hours per day.once a week.Q21
twice a week.Q31
1. For the duration of the program, how many total After School language instruction hours will each student receive? (Do not include hours for Enhancement Activities or Intensive Sessions.)three times a week.Q41
four times a weekQ51
2. For the duration of the program, how many weeks of After School language instruction will students receive?everyday.Q61
Q71
3. Describe a typical After School Program schedule.
- Include what days After School Instruction will take place and the estimated time [e.g. 2:00 to 4:00pm] of instruction per day.)Q81
once a week.After School InstructionNot Complete
twice a week.
4. Describe the pedagogical approach that will be used to teach Access students.
once a week.
twice a week.
5. Describe, in detail, the process for selecting and recruiting students.

- Include plans for involving the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in the process, in order to ensure students are appropriate Access candidates.

- Explain how replacement students will be quickly and efficiently added to the program.

once a week.

6. Describe how students of different ages and language levels will be organized in the program.
once a week.

7. Describe how students will be motivated and encouraged to attend all Access sessions.

(Examples may include developing new social relationships, cultivating a sense of accomplishment from improving their English, potentially having access to technology resources for learning, etc.)

once a week.

8. Describe how parents/community will be informed and involved in the Access program.
once a week.

9. Describe how Access classes will be monitored and observed for quality assurance.

- Include how often classes will be observed, the pedagogical and TESOL qualifications of the observers, and how feedback will be shared with teachers and instructional staff.

once a week.

After School Instruction Materials Checklist Incomplete = 1 Complete = 0

1. Complete the sentence below using the drop down menu in the cell highlighted in yellow. Q1 1

The proposed program curriculum…is developed specifically for the Access Program.Q2.11
was previously designed for non-Access students.Q2.20
2. Enter the title and edition of the American English textbook(s) that will be used during the proposed Access Program.Q2.30
#Textbook Title and Edition (just the title and edition only)Explain why this textbook was chosen.Q2.40
1*Q2.50
2Q31
3Q4 A1
4Q4 B0
5Instruction MaterialsNot Complete
*At least one textbook title is required.

3. Where will the textbooks be purchased? Confirm that all proposed textbooks will be original curriculum or purchased from a vendor and will not be distributed to students as photocopied editions of textbooks. (Photocopied textbooks are not allowed in Access Programs.)

4. Will additional supplementary materials be purchased or used for the After School language instruction program?Yes
No
If "Yes", please list the types of supplementary materials below.

Assessment Tools Checklist Incomplete = 1 Complete = 0

1. Access Programs are required to have a pre-test (initial) and post-test (exit). The same test should be used in both instances in order to measure progress achieved during the program. Enter the name of the test that will be used for the proposed Access Program.Q11
Q21
Q31
2. Describe the structure and content of the text and explain why this test was chosen for the proposed Access Program.Q41
Assessment ToolsNot Complete

3. Describe how students will be assessed during the Access Program. The use of a variety of assessment methods is encouraged, such as student portfolios, presentations and other oral assessment, graded classroom participation, and written assessment.

Include:

- The type of assessment tool(s) that will be used.

- The frequency that students will be assessed.

4. Describe the method(s) that will be used for tracking and recording students' scores/marks over time. Examples may include a gradebook, an online platform, spreadsheets, etc.

After School Site Location Table

Instructions:
Complete the table below for all After School Sites. DO NOT include Intensive Session or Enhancement Activity locations.

SUMMARY TABLE*

Total Number
of Students:0Total Number of
After School Sites:0Total Number of Groups:0Total Number of Staff:0YesApplicant Organization
*The Summary Table will auto populate based on information entered below. For Staffing, if a staff member works at more than one site, include them in the count for both sites.NoPartner Organization
To Be Determined
After School Program
City/TownAfter School Program

Facility/School

Enter only the name of the facility or school. "To Be Determined" may be entered.Number of Teachers per SiteNumber of Teacher Assistants per SiteNumber of Other Instructional Staff per SiteNumber of Students
per SiteNumber of student groups per SiteAverage per group (between 12-25)Will the program at this Site be implemented by the Applicant Organization or a Partner Organization?
e.g.New York CityDelta High School22230215Applicant OrganizationChecklistIncomplete = 1Complete = 0
1Q11
2Q20
3Q30
4Q40
5Q50
6Q60
7Q70
8Q80
9Q90
10Q100
11Q110
12Q120
13Q130
14Q140
15Q150
16Q160
17Q170
18Q180
19Q190
20Q200
21Q210
22Q220
23Q230
24Q240
25Q250
26Q260
27Q270
28Q280
29Q290
30Q300
31Q310
32Q320
33Q330
34Q340
35Q350
36Q360
37Q370
38Q380
39Q390
40Q400
After School Site InfoNot Complete

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6. Enhancement Activities Click Here to Return to Cover Sheet

PROPOSED ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES

Instructions: In the cells highlighted in yellow, describe the proposed Enhancement Activities.

Enhancement Activities

Definitions
Enhancement Activities
Enhancement Activities are in addition to regular After School classroom instruction. These activities are opportunities for students to practice their English and learn new skills. Enhancement Activities include Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Computer or Technology instruction, experiential learning activities that focus on U.S. Culture and Values, Professional Development, or Community Service.ChecklistIncomplete = 1Complete = 0

1. For the duration of the program, how many total hours of Enhancement Activities will each student receive? Q1 1

2. For Opening and Closing Ceremonies, does the applicant organization plan to coordinate the events with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate?YesQ2.11
No
If "No", please describe how the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be organized.Q2.20
Q31
3. Describe who will be invited to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, besides American representatives from the U.S. Embassy/Consulate. If any government officials will be in attendance, please confirm that no compensation will be issued to these individuals.Q41
Q5.11
Q5.21
4. Access Programs should invite Americans to come and speak with Access students. Describe the plan for including American speakers into the proposed Access Program.

Include:

- The type of Americans who will be invited. (Example: U.S. Embassy/Consulate representatives, English Language Fellows, Peace Corps Volunteers, etc.)

- The frequency of visits to the program by an American.Q5.31
Q5.41
Q61
5. Describe the proposed learning topics, skills, and types of activities per category and how the proposed activities contribute to Access Goals, as defined in the Access Requirements tab.Q70

Computer/Technology Instruction Q8 0

U.S. Culture & Values Q9 0

Personal Development Q10.1 0

Service-Learning (Community Service)Q10.20
Q110
6. Will any of the proposed activities be field trips that require travel away from the After School Site location?Q120
If "Yes", please answer the questions below.Enhancement ActivitiesNot Complete

7. Enter the estimated number of field trips for all students.

8. Enter the estimated number of field trips for all students that will require an overnight stay?

9. If there are field trips that require an overnight stay, please describe the type of accommodation that will be provided for the students and teachers.

10. Will any of the field trips be outside of the city or town where the regular After School Instruction program is located?

If "Yes", describe the travel/medical insurance plans for all field trips/excursions outside of the city or town where the regular After School site is located. Coverage may include national insurance, Provider-held insurance that covers student travel, or insurance policies to be purchased for specific trips.

11. Describe how the applicant organization will address travel and medical emergencies.

NOTE: ECA's priority is the safety and security of participants. It is recommended to have a basic plan for addressing travel and medical emergencies for any off-site or overnight trips. This could include a nearby hospital, a chaperone trained in first aid or emergency medical treatment, services provided by camp or other accommodation venue, etc.

12. Describe the adults who will accompany each group of students.

Include:

- The type of adult(s). (Example: Teacher, Parent/Guardian, etc.)

- The number of adult(s) who will accompany each group of students.

NOTE: ECA requires a minimum of 1 adult per 10 students.

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7. Intensive Sessions Click Here to Return to Cover Sheet

PROPOSED INTENSIVE SESSION PROGRAM INFORMATION

Instructions: In the cells highlighted in yellow, complete the table below with information about the proposed Intensive Session(s).

Intensive Sessions

Definition
Intensive Session
Intensive Sessions should be held at times when students are not normally in school, such as a winter or summer break, and are often 1-4 week long events. In Intensive Sessions, students attend the program between 3 to 8 hours per day, for multiple consecutive days. Additionally, Intensive Sessions may be held in the same location as the After School program, in a different location other than the After School program, or a combination of both locations.ChecklistIncomplete = 1Complete = 0
YesQ11
1. Does the proposed Access Program include planned Intensive Sessions?NoQ20
If "Yes", please answer the questions and table listed below.Q30
Q40
2. For the duration of the program, how many total hours of Intensive Session Instruction will each student receive?Q50
3. Describe the intensive session(s) that will be conducted during the program.
- Include information about the language goals, how you will prepare students linguistically for the activity, and what are the follow-up activities to cement new knowledge.Q60
Q70
4. Explain how these Intensive Sessions will contribute to Access Goals, as defined on the Access Requirements tab (Cell B8).Q80
Q90

5. Describe the adults who will accompany each group of students for the proposed Intensive Sessions.

Include:

-The type of adult(s). (Example: Teacher, Parent/Guardian, etc.)

-The number of adult(s) who will accompany each group of students.

NOTE: ECA requires a minimum of 1 adult per 10 students.Q10.10
Q10.20
Q110
6. Will any of the proposed Intensive Sessions require travel?Intensive Session QuestionsNot Applicable
If "Yes", please answer the questions below.

7. Enter the estimated number of Intensive Sessions that will require travel?

8. Enter the estimated number of Intensive Sessions that will require an overnight stay?

9. Please describe the type of accommodation that will be provided for the students and teachers.

10. Will any of the travel for the Intensives Sessions be outside of the city or town where the regular After School Instruction program is located?

If "Yes", describe the travel/medical insurance plans for all travel/excursions outside of the city or town where the regular After School site is located. Coverage may include national insurance, Provider-held insurance that covers student travel, or insurance policies to be purchased for specific trips.

11. Describe how the applicant organization will address travel and medical emergencies.

ECA's priority is the safety and security of participants. It is recommended to have a basic plan for addressing travel and medical emergencies for any off-site or overnight trips. This could include a nearby hospital, a chaperone trained in first aid or emergency medical treatment, services provided by camp or other accommodation venue, etc.

Intensive Sessions Table

SUMMARY TABLE
Number of Intensive Sessions:0
Number of Days of Intensive Sessions:0
Total Intensive Session Hours:
(Sum of Total Intensive Instruction Per Session)0.0
The Summary Table will update based on information entered below.
Intensive Session Dates
(include month and year)Which After School Site will participate in this Intensive SessionLocationNumber of Days of SessionNumber of Hours per Day
(Max: 8 hours)Total Intensive Instruction Per Session
What is the primary or base location of the Intensive Session
(Choose from the drop down menu)City/TownFacility, Institution, Recreation Center
e.g.May 2020 - June 2020After School Site 1Held at an After School SiteMiamiClear Lake Center2816.0Held at an After School SiteChecklistIncomplete = 1Complete = 0
1Held at a different locationQ10
2Held at both an After School Site and a differQ20
3Q30
4Q40
5Q50
6Q60
7Q70
8Q80
9Q90
10Q100
11Q110
12Q120
13Q130
14Q140
15Q150
16Q160
17Q170
18Q180
19Q190
20Q200
21Q210
22Q220
23Q230
24Q240
25Q250
26Q260
27Q270
28Q280
29Q290
30Q300
31Q310
32Q320
33Q330
34Q340
35Q350
36Q360
37Q370
38Q380
39Q390
40Q400
Intensive Session TableNot Applicable

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8. Summary Click Here to Return to Cover Sheet

ACCESS PROGRAM PROPOSAL NARRATIVE SUMMARY

Program information will populate automatically with the information entered throughout the proposal application.

Applicant Organization:
Country:
SummaryNot Complete
Enter the total award amount,
as shown in the Cost Proposal Budget:USD

Cost per Student: USD

Program DatesTotal Hours Per Student
Agreement Start Date:October 1, 2023After School Instruction Hours:0.0
Instruction Start Date:Enhancement Activities Hours:0.0
Instruction End Date:Intensive Session Hours:0.0
Agreement End Date:Total Hours to be Received per Student:0.0
Agreement Duration:

Program Totals Total Program Hours to be Delivered (Hours Per Student x Total Number of After School Groups)

Number of Approved Students:0After School Instruction Hours:0.0
Number of After School Sites:0Enhancement Activities Hours:0.0
Number of After School Groups:0Intensive Session Hours:0.0
Number of Intensive Sessions:0Total Program Hours to be Delivered:0.0

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U.S. Embassy_Consulate & RELO Click Here to Return to Cover Sheet

FOR U.S. EMBASSY/CONSULATE

AND REGIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE OFFICER (RELO)

INSTRUCTIONS: U.S. Embassy/Consulate: Complete the questions designated for Post and the Proposal Authorization before submitting the document to the designated RELO.

RELO: Review the proposal document and complete the Proposal Authorization before submitting the document to FHI 360 and ECA.

Step 1: Questions for U.S. Embassy/Consulate OnlyChecklistIncomplete = 1Complete = 0
Q11
Selection ProcessQ21
Q31
1. Using the drop down menu, describe how Post selected this Provider for an Access Program.Full and Open Competition
(announced publicly through a call for proposals and selected by a panel)Q41
Limited Competition
(with number of Post-identified providers submitted proposals and selected by panel)Q4 Other0
2. Was the current Public Affairs Officer/Cultural Affairs Officer actively involved in the selection of this applicant organization?Sole-sourced
(specific Access providers selected by Post)Questions for Post OnlyNot Complete
3. Did Post consult with the RELO before they selected this applicant organization for an Access Program?
Yes
U.S. Embassy/Consulate GoalsNo
4. What are Post's primary goals for this Access Program? Mark "X" to all that apply.

Reach Key Populations Youth Empowerment/Youth Leadership X

Reach Key Regions Female Empowerment

Foster Positive U.S. Relations Socio-Economic Development

Link to U.S. Exchange Opportunities Teacher Development

Promote U.S. Culture and Values Economic Development

Promote Democratic Values Workforce Development

Promote Racial and/or Religions Tolerance Counter Violent Extremism

Other

If "Other", list goal.

Proposal Authorizations from U.S. Embassy/Consulate and RELOChecklistIncomplete = 1Complete = 0
Post Approval1Not Complete
Step 2:
U.S. Embassy/Consulate's Proposal AuthorizationStep 3:
RELO's Proposal AuthorizationPost Approval "Other"N/A
RELO ApprovalNot Complete
Mandatory Requirements for PostRELO Comments

(Optional)

1. Collect, review, and approve proposals, reports, and alumni data for all Access programming for this provider.

2. Approve the selection of participants for this program.

3. Ensure Post participation in at least one enhancement activity.

4. Monitor and oversee this local Access Program.

5. Conduct at least one site visit to this program each year and submit completed site visit checklist or other evaluation documents to RELO and ECA.

6. Provide certificates signed by the U.S. Ambassador or other U.S. Embassy/Consulate Officer to the students at the beginning and end of the Access Program.

I confirm that the U.S. Embassy/Consulate listed below commits to fulfill
the Mandatory Requirements for Post.I confirm that this proposal is complete and

the outlined program has been reviewed and approved.

U.S. Embassy/Consulate RELO Region

"Other" U.S. Embassy/Consulate

Post Representative Authorized to Approve this Proposal
(American Officer's Name)Name of RELO Approving this Proposal

Job Title: Job Title: Regional English Langue Officer

"Other" Job Title: Approved

Proposal Approval: Proposal Approval:

Date of Approval:Date of Approval:
MM/DD/YYYYMM/DD/YYYY
OtherOtherOther
Acting Cultural Affairs Officer (A/CAO)Acting Cultural Affairs Officer (A/CAO)Acting Cultural Affairs Officer (A/CAO)
Acting Public Affairs Officer (A/PAO)Acting Public Affairs Officer (A/PAO)Acting Public Affairs Officer (A/PAO)
Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer (ACAO)Cultural Affairs OfficerAssistant Cultural Affairs Officer (ACAO)
Assistant Public Affairs OfficerDeputy Chief of MissionAssistant Public Affairs Officer
Consul GeneralDeputy Cultural Affairs OfficerConsul General
Consular ChiefPublic Affairs OfficerConsular Chief
Cultural Affairs AssistantPublic Diplomacy OfficerCultural Affairs Officer
Cultural Affairs OfficerDeputy Chief of Mission
Deputy Chief of MissionDeputy Cultural Affairs Officer
Deputy Cultural Affairs OfficerInformation Officer
Information OfficerPublic Affairs Counselor
Public Affairs CounselorPublic Affairs Officer
Public Affairs OfficerPublic Diplomacy Officer
Public Diplomacy AssociateRegional English Language Officer
Public Diplomacy Officer
Regional English Language Officer
Regional English Language Officer Assistant
CityCountryOther
AbidjanCôte d’IvoireAbidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Abu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
AbujaNigeriaAbuja, Nigeria
AccraGhanaAccra, Ghana
Addis AbabaEthiopiaAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
AlgiersAlgeriaAlgiers, Algeria
AlmatyKazakhstanAlmaty, Kazakhstan
AmmanJordanAmman, Jordan
AnkaraTurkeyAnkara, Turkey
AntananarivoComorosAntananarivo, Comoros
AntananarivoMadagascarAntananarivo, Madagascar
ApiaSamoaApia, Samoa
AshgabatTurkmenistanAshgabat, Turkmenistan
AsmaraEritreaAsmara, Eritrea
AstanaKazakhstanAstana, Kazakhstan
AsunciónParaguayAsunción, Paraguay
BaghdadIraqBaghdad, Iraq
BakuAzerbaijanBaku, Azerbaijan
BamakoMaliBamako, Mali
BangkokThailandBangkok, Thailand
BanguiCentral African RepublicBangui, Central African Republic
BanjulThe GambiaBanjul, The Gambia
BeijingChinaBeijing, China
BeirutLebanonBeirut, Lebanon
BelgradeSerbiaBelgrade, Serbia
BelmopanBelizeBelmopan, Belize
Belo HorizonteBrazilBelo Horizonte, Brazil
BerlinGermanyBerlin, Germany
BishkekKyrgyzstanBishkek, Kyrgyzstan
BogotáColombiaBogotá, Colombia
BrasiliaBrazilBrasilia, Brazil
BrazzavilleRepublic Of CongoBrazzaville, Republic Of Congo
BrusselsBelgiumBrussels, Belgium
BucharestRomaniaBucharest, Romania
BudapestHungaryBudapest, Hungary
Buenos AiresArgentinaBuenos Aires, Argentina
BujumburaBurundiBujumbura, Burundi
CairoEgyptCairo, Egypt
CaracasVenezuelaCaracas, Venezuela
ChengduChinaChengdu, China
ChennaiIndiaChennai, India
ChisinauMoldovaChisinau, Moldova
Ciudad JuárezMexicoCiudad Juárez, Mexico
ColomboSri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka
ConakryGuineaConakry, Guinea
CotonouBeninCotonou, Benin
DakarGuinea-BissauDakar, Guinea-Bissau
DakarSenegalDakar, Senegal
DamascusSyriaDamascus, Syria
Dar es SalaamTanzaniaDar es Salaam, Tanzania
DhakaBangladeshDhaka, Bangladesh
DiliTimor-LesteDili, Timor-Leste
DjiboutiDjiboutiDjibouti, Djibouti
DohaQatarDoha, Qatar
DushanbeTajikistanDushanbe, Tajikistan
FreetownSierra-LeoneFreetown, Sierra-Leone
GaboroneBotswanaGaborone, Botswana
GuadalajaraMexicoGuadalajara, Mexico
GuangzhouChinaGuangzhou, China
Guatemala CityGuatemalaGuatemala City, Guatemala
HanoiVietnamHanoi, Vietnam
HarareZimbabweHarare, Zimbabwe
HavanaCubaHavana, Cuba
HermosilloMexicoHermosillo, Mexico
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
HyderabadIndiaHyderabad, India
IslamabadPakistanIslamabad, Pakistan
JakartaIndonesiaJakarta, Indonesia
JerusalemWest Bank And GazaJerusalem, West Bank And Gaza
JerusalemIsraelJerusalem, Israel
JubaSouth SudanJuba, South Sudan
KabulAfghanistanKabul, Afghanistan
KampalaUgandaKampala, Uganda
KarachiPakistanKarachi, Pakistan
KathmanduNepalKathmandu, Nepal
KhartoumSudanKhartoum, Sudan
KigaliRwandaKigali, Rwanda
KinshasaDemocratic Republic Of CongoKinshasa, Democratic Republic Of Congo
KolkataIndiaKolkata, India
Kuala LumpurMalaysiaKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuwait CityKuwaitKuwait City, Kuwait
KyivUkraineKyiv, Ukraine
La PazBoliviaLa Paz, Bolivia
LahorePakistanLahore, Pakistan
LibrevilleSao Tome & PrincipeLibreville, Sao Tome & Principe
LibrevilleGabonLibreville, Gabon
LilongweMalawiLilongwe, Malawi
LimaPeruLima, Peru
LoméTogoLomé, Togo
LuandaAngolaLuanda, Angola
LusakaZambiaLusaka, Zambia
MadridSpainMadrid, Spain
MalaboEquatorial GuineaMalabo, Equatorial Guinea
ManaguaNicaraguaManagua, Nicaragua
ManamaBahrainManama, Bahrain
ManilaPhilippinesManila, Philippines
MaputoMozambiqueMaputo, Mozambique
MaseruLesothoMaseru, Lesotho
MatamorosMexicoMatamoros, Mexico
MbabaneSwazilandMbabane, Swaziland
MeridaMexicoMerida, Mexico
Mexico CityMexicoMexico City, Mexico
MinskBelarusMinsk, Belarus
MonroviaLiberiaMonrovia, Liberia
MonterreyMexicoMonterrey, Mexico
MontevideoUruguayMontevideo, Uruguay
MoscowRussiaMoscow, Russia
MumbaiIndiaMumbai, India
MuscatOmanMuscat, Oman
NairobiSomaliaNairobi, Somalia
NairobiKenyaNairobi, Kenya
NdjamenaChadNdjamena, Chad
New DelhiIndiaNew Delhi, India
NiameyNigerNiamey, Niger
NicosiaCyprusNicosia, Cyprus
NouakchottMauritaniaNouakchott, Mauritania
OuagadougouBurkina FasoOuagadougou, Burkina Faso
Panama CityPanamaPanama City, Panama
ParamariboSurinameParamaribo, Suriname
ParisFranceParis, France
PeshawarPakistanPeshawar, Pakistan
Phnom PenhCambodiaPhnom Penh, Cambodia
PodgoricaMontenegroPodgorica, Montenegro
Port LouisSeychellesPort Louis, Seychelles
Port LouisMauritiusPort Louis, Mauritius
Port-au-PrinceHaitiPort-au-Prince, Haiti
Porto AlegreBrazilPorto Alegre, Brazil
PraiaCape VerdePraia, Cape Verde
PretoriaSouth AfricaPretoria, South Africa
PristinaKosovoPristina, Kosovo
QuitoEcuadorQuito, Ecuador
RabatMoroccoRabat, Morocco
RangoonBurmaRangoon, Burma
RecifeMexicoRecife, Mexico
RecifeBrazilRecife, Brazil
Rio de JaneiroBrazilRio de Janeiro, Brazil
RiyadhSaudi ArabiaRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
San JoséCosta RicaSan José, Costa Rica
San SalvadorEl SalvadorSan Salvador, El Salvador
Sana'aYemenSana'a, Yemen
SantiagoChileSantiago, Chile
Santo DomingoDominican RepublicSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
São PauloBrazilSão Paulo, Brazil
SarajevoBosnia and HerzegovinaSarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
SeoulSouth KoreaSeoul, South Korea
ShanghaiChinaShanghai, China
ShenyangChinaShenyang, China
SkopjeMacedoniaSkopje, Macedonia
Sri LankaMaldivesSri Lanka, Maldives
SuvaFijiSuva, Fiji
TallinnEstoniaTallinn, Estonia
TashkentUzbekistanTashkent, Uzbekistan
TbilisiGeorgiaTbilisi, Georgia
TegucigalpaHondurasTegucigalpa, Honduras
TijuanaMexicoTijuana, Mexico
TiranaAlbaniaTirana, Albania
TiranaIranTirana, Iran
TripoliLibyaTripoli, Libya
TunisTunisiaTunis, Tunisia
UlaanbaatarMongoliaUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
VientianeLaosVientiane, Laos
WindhoekNamibiaWindhoek, Namibia
WuhanChinaWuhan, China
YaoundéCameroonYaoundé, Cameroon
YerevanArmeniaYerevan, Armenia

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Proposal Checklist Click Here to Return to Cover Sheet

NARRATIVE PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

Proposal Section Section Completed? Link to Proposal Section

1. Access Requirements
Quality Control QuestionsNot CompleteClick here to complete.Yes1
Explanation for ExceptionsNot ApplicableClick here to complete.No0
2. Applicant Organization

Contact Information & Capacity

Contact InformationNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
BackgroundNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
Financial ManagementNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
Alumni QuestionNot ApplicableClick here to complete.0
3. Program Timeline
Proposed Start and End DatesNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
Proposed Program TimelineNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
4. Proposed Program Staff
Access TeachersNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
Administration StaffNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
5. After School Program Information
After School InstructionNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
After School Instruction MaterialsNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
Assessment ToolsNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
After School Site Location TableNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
6. Proposed Enhancement Activities
Enhancement ActivitiesNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
7. Proposed Intensive Session Program Information
Intensive SessionsNot ApplicableClick here to complete.0
Intensive Sessions TableNot ApplicableClick here to complete.0
8. Summary
Total Award AmountNot CompleteClick here to complete.1
For U.S. Embassy/Consulate and RELOTotal applicant14
Questions for Post OnlyNot CompleteClick here to complete.Incomplete
Post ApprovalNot CompleteClick here to complete.
RELO ApprovalNot CompleteClick here to complete.

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