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English Access Scholarship Program Implementation and Global Exchange Services

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks a partner to implement the FY 2026 English Access Scholarship Program, supporting English language capacity-building for strategic audiences worldwide. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) - Office of English Language Programs (ECA/A/L) - Program Scope: - Delivery of English language training, cultural exchange, and leadership development for approximately 7,000 global participants - Activities include Access Scholarships, educational seminars, alumni engagement, and U.S. exchanges - Programming may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid - Services Requested: - Design, management, and delivery of English language capacity-building programs - Performance monitoring and reporting using MODE Framework indicators (demographics, cross-cultural competence, volunteering, skills development, alumni engagement) - Collection and reporting of survey and administrative data post-program and at multiple intervals - Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: U.S. nonprofit organizations, public/private educational institutions, and civil society organizations with at least four years of international exchange experience - Submission of a detailed proposal, line-item budget, and performance monitoring plan - No cost sharing or matching required - Compliance with ECA grant guidelines and SAM.gov registration - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $12,477,500 for a single cooperative agreement - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a services-based educational and exchange program - Place of Performance: - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Washington, DC - Global program delivery and exchanges - Period of Performance: - 56 months, with potential renewal for two additional fiscal years, subject to performance and funding

Description

The English Access Scholarship Program (Access) leverages American English to build English language capacity with strategic audiences through in-person programming and exchanges in the United States. The program promotes economic self-reliance which strengthens American national security and economic prosperity. Access showcases U.S. educational excellence, demonstrates U.S. educational technology, and promotes opportunities for American business partnerships. The FY 2026 Access Program will support approximately 7,000 participants globally with programming that may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid and occur in-country, in the region, or in the United States.

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