Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS GUA FY22 01
The English Acquisition for Guatemalan Leaders and Entrepreneurial Skills (EAGLES) grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Guatemala (Public Affairs Section) funding competition aimed at expanding English language learning in Guatemala as part of the Embassy's broader English-language strategy. Through this opportunity, the Embassy invites eligible organizations to propose and run one or more programs that deliver structured English courses paired with complementary enrichment and skills-building components. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the Embassy expects to stay involved during implementation (for example, through coordination, guidance, or shared planning), rather than simply issuing funds with minimal engagement.
At its core, EAGLES is designed to move participants to at least the A2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), ensuring they can function at a basic, practical level in English. The program expects measurable improvement across key language skills. On the writing side, students should be able to produce short texts of one to two paragraphs and demonstrate appropriate vocabulary choice, spelling, and grammar based on purpose and audience. For reading, the focus is on foundational comprehension strategies such as skimming and scanning, using simple narratives connected to everyday life, which reinforces practical literacy and helps learners extract main ideas and specific details efficiently.
Beyond language instruction, EAGLES intentionally ties English learning to civic, cultural, and professional development outcomes. Participants must take part in at least seven enhancement activities that expose them to U.S. history, culture, and/or values, integrating public diplomacy themes into the learning experience. In addition, students are expected to participate in at least two personal development activities that support clearer personal and professional goal-setting, helping them connect language acquisition to concrete life pathways such as education, employment, community engagement, or entrepreneurship.
Leadership and workforce readiness are central themes of the program. Proposals should build students' leadership capacity through interpersonal communication, teamwork, personal accountability, and other social or collaborative skills that are useful in community settings and professional environments. The entrepreneurial component is also explicit: students should select a local entrepreneurial venture, analyze it, and develop a project plan proposal to improve it. This positions English not just as an academic subject, but as a tool for applied problem-solving, business planning, and local economic engagement.
Environmental responsibility is another required pillar. The program aims to strengthen students' awareness of environmental stewardship and practical ecological habits, with the expectation that learners can implement and/or improve environmentally friendly practices at home and in their communities. This requirement signals that the Embassy is looking for programs that connect language education with broader social responsibility, community resilience, and sustainable practices.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAS GUA FY22 01) is categorized as discretionary and falls under an education activity category (CFDA 19.040). The award ceiling is USD 25,000, and the Embassy anticipated making up to seven awards. The original posting date was February 7, 2022, with an original closing date of March 1, 2022. Eligible applicants are listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. Applicants are also instructed to budget for required program elements (with reference to a sample budget), which implies proposals should clearly account for the costs associated with instruction, enrichment activities, leadership and entrepreneurship programming, and the environmental component, along with any monitoring and evaluation necessary to demonstrate progress toward the stated objectives.Apply for PAS GUA FY22 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Guatemala in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "English Acquisition for Guatemalan Leaders and Entrepreneurial Skills (EAGLES)" 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 Feb 07, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 01, 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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the EAGLES grant opportunity?
The English Acquisition for Guatemalan Leaders and Entrepreneurial Skills (EAGLES) opportunity is a funding competition run by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Guatemala (Public Affairs Section). It supports programs in Guatemala that expand English language learning as part of the Embassy's broader English-language strategy.
2) What is the main purpose of EAGLES?
The core purpose is to deliver structured English courses that help participants reach at least the A2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), while also integrating enrichment and skills-building components tied to civic, cultural, professional, leadership, entrepreneurship, and environmental themes.
3) What kind of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This generally means the U.S. Embassy expects to remain involved during implementation through coordination, guidance, and/or shared planning, rather than providing funding with minimal ongoing engagement.
4) Who is the funder for this opportunity?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Guatemala (Public Affairs Section).
5) What activities does EAGLES expect funded programs to deliver?
Programs are expected to provide structured English instruction paired with complementary enrichment and skills-building activities. The program design is intended to connect English learning with U.S.-related cultural/civic content, personal development, leadership and workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and environmental responsibility.
6) What English proficiency level should participants reach?
EAGLES is designed to move participants to at least CEFR A2. The program expects measurable improvement across key language skills.
7) What specific writing outcomes are expected for students?
Students should be able to write short texts of one to two paragraphs and demonstrate appropriate vocabulary choice, spelling, and grammar based on the purpose and audience.
8) What specific reading outcomes are expected for students?
Reading instruction is expected to emphasize foundational comprehension strategies such as skimming and scanning, using simple narratives tied to everyday life so learners can extract main ideas and specific details more efficiently.
9) Are enrichment activities required in addition to English classes?
Yes. Participants must take part in at least seven enhancement activities that expose them to U.S. history, culture, and/or values, integrating public diplomacy themes into the learning experience.
10) Are personal development activities required?
Yes. Students are expected to participate in at least two personal development activities that support clearer personal and professional goal-setting, linking language acquisition to concrete pathways such as education, employment, community engagement, or entrepreneurship.
11) What leadership skills should proposals emphasize?
Proposals should build leadership capacity through interpersonal communication, teamwork, personal accountability, and other social or collaborative skills useful in community settings and professional environments.
12) What is the entrepreneurship requirement within EAGLES?
Students should select a local entrepreneurial venture, analyze it, and develop a project plan proposal to improve it. This frames English as a practical tool for applied problem-solving and business planning connected to local economic engagement.
13) Is an environmental component required?
Yes. Environmental responsibility is a required pillar. The program aims to strengthen awareness of environmental stewardship and practical ecological habits, with an expectation that learners can implement and/or improve environmentally friendly practices at home and in their communities.
14) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS GUA FY22 01.
15) How is this opportunity categorized?
It is described as discretionary and falls under an education activity category. The CFDA listing provided is 19.040.
16) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is USD 25,000.
17) How many awards did the Embassy anticipate making?
The Embassy anticipated making up to seven awards.
18) When was the opportunity originally posted and when was it originally due?
The original posting date was February 7, 2022, and the original closing date was March 1, 2022.
19) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice.
20) What should applicants include in their budgets?
Applicants are instructed to budget for required program elements (with reference to a sample budget). Based on the requirements described, this implies proposals should account for costs tied to English instruction, enrichment activities, leadership and entrepreneurship programming, the environmental component, and any monitoring and evaluation needed to demonstrate progress toward objectives.
21) Does EAGLES require monitoring and evaluation?
The description indicates the program expects measurable improvement in language skills and references budgeting for monitoring and evaluation necessary to demonstrate progress toward stated objectives.
22) Can an applicant propose more than one program under this opportunity?
Yes. The Embassy invites eligible organizations to propose and run one or more programs that deliver the required English courses and complementary components.
23) How does EAGLES connect English learning to broader public diplomacy goals?
EAGLES requires at least seven enhancement activities exposing participants to U.S. history, culture, and/or values, explicitly integrating public diplomacy themes alongside English instruction.
24) What practical, real-world outcomes does EAGLES aim to support beyond language learning?
Beyond English proficiency, the program emphasizes goal-setting, leadership and teamwork, entrepreneurship project planning to improve a local venture, and environmental stewardship practices that can be applied at home and in the community.
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