Advancing English Language Education as a Pathway to Prosperity, Stability, and Strong Bilateral Ties with El Salvador

The funding opportunity titled “Advancing English Language Education as a Pathway to Prosperity, Stability, and Strong Bilateral Ties with El Salvador” is administered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to El Salvador. This opportunity is designed to strengthen bilateral relations, reduce migration, and support prosperity in El Salvador by enhancing English language education across the country. The initiative focuses on teacher training, leveraging technology, and building institutional and community partnerships to create a sustainable, long-term impact in English instruction and related educational outcomes. The overarching goal of the program is to create a broader and more equitable pathway to English language education by improving teacher training systems at a national level. Through mentorship programs, integration of modern educational technologies, and collaboration with both governmental and non-governmental entities, the project aims to create a robust support system for educators. This structure will enable educators to improve instructional quality and expand English language access to more students, particularly in underserved communities. By building this educational capacity, the grant seeks to foster local economic opportunity, address root causes of migration, and reinforce positive perceptions of the United States. The funding will be issued through a discretionary grant mechanism, allowing recipients the flexibility to design and implement context-specific strategies to meet the program’s objectives. Award amounts will range between $50,000 and $80,000, with a total program budget of $80,000. Only one award is expected to be distributed under this opportunity. No cost-sharing or matching funds are required for eligibility, making the application process accessible to a broad array of qualified institutions. Entities eligible to apply include private institutions of higher education, not-for-profit organizations such as think tanks and NGOs, public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. While the eligibility categories are broad, applicants must be able to effectively engage in capacity-building efforts and demonstrate a solid understanding of the Salvadoran educational context. Only organizations with a track record of similar educational programs or partnerships will likely be competitive. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2025, and applications are due by September 19, 2025. There is no indication that this grant operates on a rolling or recurring basis. As such, applicants should adhere strictly to the September 19 deadline for consideration. The opportunity is currently active and accepting applications as of the date of posting. There are no pre-application deadlines or question submission dates noted in the announcement. Prospective applicants seeking further details or assistance with the application process are encouraged to contact the grant administrator at Aguilarpe@state.gov. No phone number is provided in the notice. Applicants should review the full funding announcement on the Grants.gov portal under Opportunity Number OFOP0002204. The announcement also notes that technical issues with accessing the application materials should be directed to the contact email provided.