Apply for English Access Scholarship Program 2025 (Kazakhstan)

The Access Program aims to provide motivated, economically disadvantaged teenagers with a solid foundation in English through two years of after-school instruction and intensive summer sessions.

Objectives

• Objective 1: Provide at least 60 youth from low-income communities in Taldykorgan and Kyzylorda with enhanced English language skills through a two-year intensive program.
• Objective 2: Strengthen the teaching and leadership capabilities of Access English language instructors, fostering their professional growth and pedagogical effectiveness.
• Objective 3: Foster re-engagement with alumni of the Access Program in Taldykorgan and Kyzylorda, encouraging ongoing participation and support within the program’s community.

Project Goal

• The goal of the Access Program is to provide academically talented and motivated youth from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with the opportunity to enhance their English language skills, deepen their understanding of U.S. culture and democratic values, and develop leadership abilities.

Funding Information

• Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 125,000.
• Award Ceiling: $62,500.
• Length of performance period: 24 months.

Eligibility Criteria

• The following organizations are eligible to apply:
  • Not-for-profit organizations, civil society/non-governmental organizations
  • Public and private educational institutions
  • For-profit organizations

Ineligibility Criteria

• This opportunity will not support:
  • Projects relating to partisan political activity;
  • Charitable or development activities; including direct social services such as medical, psychological, and/or humanitarian support;
  • Construction projects;
  • Projects that support specific religious activities;
  • Fund-raising campaigns;
  • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
  • Scientific research or surveys;
  • Commercial projects;
  • Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization;
  • Projects that duplicate existing projects; or
  • Illegal activities.

Review Criteria

• Quality and Feasibility of the Program Idea
• Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants
• Project Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives
• Budget
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Sustainability

Application Requirements

• Please ensure:
  • The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity.
  • All documents are in English.
  • All budgets are in U.S. dollars.
  • All pages are numbered.
  • All applicant authorized signatures are provided where indicated on the various, required forms.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.