This grant is for creating a 2-3 week exchange program for Brazilian English teachers who teach STEM subjects. The program will help them improve their English teaching skills in technical fields. It includes visits to U.S. schools, cultural activities, and an online course. The goal is to enhance their teaching abilities and understanding of U.S. culture.
Who it's for: Organizations that can develop and run an exchange program for Brazilian English teachers focusing on STEM subjects. This includes schools, educational institutions, or other entities with experience in educational exchanges and teacher training.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in organizing exchange programs
- Inability to host up to 30 participants
- No focus on STEM or English language teaching
- Inadequate resources for cultural and educational activities
- Failure to provide a comprehensive professional development plan
What You May Need
- Detailed proposal for the exchange program
- Budget outline within $200,000 - $500,000
- Plan for school visits and cultural activities
- Outline for a two-week online course
- Experience in Content-Based Instruction and bilingual education
- Partnerships with U.S. schools and educators
- Plan for participant orientation and support
- Assessment tools for technical English
Cautions
- Program must include specific educational and cultural components
- Renewal depends on program success and funding availability
- Must address unique linguistic demands of STEM fields
- Requires a comprehensive professional development plan
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization capable of developing and implementing the exchange program. This includes educational institutions, non-profits, and other entities with experience in teacher training and educational exchanges. There are no specific restrictions on applicant types, making it broadly accessible to qualified organizations.
Overview
Organizations that can develop and run an exchange program for Brazilian English teachers focusing on STEM subjects. This includes schools, educational institutions, or other entities with experience in educational exchanges and teacher training.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in organizing exchange programs
- Inability to host up to 30 participants
- No focus on STEM or English language teaching
- Inadequate resources for cultural and educational activities
- Failure to provide a comprehensive professional development plan
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to organize and implement the exchange program, including travel, accommodation, cultural activities, educational materials, and online course development. They should also cover participant support and program coordination.
Total Program Funding
$500,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 1, 2026(18 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 31, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a detailed program proposal
- Prepare a budget within the specified range
- Plan for school visits and cultural excursions
- Design an online course for follow-up training
- Establish partnerships with U.S. schools
- Create a participant orientation plan
- Develop assessment tools for technical English
- Submit application by the deadline