English Language Fellows Program
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo seeks an organization to recruit, support, and manage two American English Language Fellows in Egypt for 28 months, handling all administrative, financial, and logistical aspects of the program.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Egypt
Due Dates: August 7, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Award ceiling: $480,000 | Award floor: $100,000 | One award anticipated for a 28-month project period
Summary: Supports a qualified organization to recruit, place, and provide comprehensive administrative support for two American English Language Fellows in Egypt to strengthen English language education.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, seeks a qualified non-profit or public institution to serve as the primary administrative partner for the English Language Fellows Program in Egypt. The selected provider will recruit, vet, and support two American English Language Fellows for a 28-month assignment, overseeing logistics, financial administration, housing, visa facilitation, and ongoing support. The program aims to enhance English language teaching capacity in Egypt by placing experienced American educators in local institutions, providing teacher training, curriculum development, and professional development, while also serving as cultural ambassadors. The provider organization will work in close coordination with the U.S. Embassy to ensure program success and compliance with both U.S. and Egyptian regulations.
