Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS UKRAINE 2019 008
The ECA/AEECA English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) is a U.S. Department of State-supported global initiative that funds English-language instruction for talented, economically disadvantaged youth ages 13 to 20. Through a structured mix of after-school classes and intensive learning sessions, the program aims to give students a practical foundation in English that can translate into stronger educational options, improved employability, and broader participation in civic and economic life. Alongside language development, Access is designed to expose participants to U.S. culture and values, helping students build intercultural awareness and positioning them to compete for future educational and exchange opportunities, including programs in the United States. Since launching in 2004, the Access Program has served roughly 110,000 students across more than 80 countries, reflecting a long-running, large-scale investment in youth English education and people-to-people engagement.
In Ukraine, the grant opportunity supports the delivery of a two-year cohort-based program for students who are bright and motivated but have limited financial resources and only a beginning level of English. The instructional focus goes beyond grammar and vocabulary drills and emphasizes usable communication skills and critical thinking. The program encourages meaningful interaction, cooperative learning strategies, and learning activities grounded in real-life contexts, so students practice English in ways that mirror authentic situations. A key outcome is increased confidence and conversational ability with both native and non-native English speakers, supported by experiential learning activities that help students use English actively rather than passively. Students are expected to commit to and participate for the full two-year duration, and those who complete the program graduate with certificates issued by the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.
Program implementation is expected to take place in specific oblast centers and towns across Ukraine: Bakhmut, Berdiansk, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kherson, Kyiv, Mariupol, Mykolayiv, Odesa, Slovyansk, Zaporizhzhya, and Zhytomyr. This geographic scope signals a multi-site approach intended to reach students in several regions rather than concentrating services in a single city. Applicants proposing activities are therefore expected to demonstrate the capacity to operate in, or coordinate programming across, these locations in line with Access program standards and goals.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity is offered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Ukraine, as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically indicates an expectation of substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation. The opportunity number is PAS UKRAINE 2019 008, with CFDA numbers 19.421 and 19.900. The posted award ceiling is $285,000, and the agency anticipated making 2 awards. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with or without U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as other eligible entities as further described in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity. The notice was created on March 28, 2019, with an original closing date of May 28, 2019, and applicants were directed to the U.S. Embassy Kyiv website for the complete funding notice and submission instructions.Apply for PAS UKRAINE 2019 008
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Ukraine in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ECA/AEECA -English Access Microscholarship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.421, 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 28, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $285,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the ECA/AEECA English Access Microscholarship Program (Access)?
The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) is a U.S. Department of State-supported global initiative that funds English-language instruction for talented, economically disadvantaged youth ages 13 to 20. The program combines after-school classes with intensive learning sessions to build practical, usable English skills that can support students educational pathways, employability, and engagement in civic and economic life.
2) What does this specific grant opportunity support in Ukraine?
This opportunity supports delivery of a two-year, cohort-based English language program in Ukraine for students who are bright and motivated, have limited financial resources, and have only a beginning level of English. The program emphasizes communication skills and critical thinking rather than only grammar and vocabulary drills.
3) Who is the target student population for the program?
The target population is economically disadvantaged youth ages 13 to 20. In Ukraine, the program is specifically described as serving students who are motivated and academically promising, have limited financial resources, and are at a beginning level of English.
4) What is the program length and participation expectation?
The program is designed as a two-year cohort-based experience. Students are expected to commit to and participate for the full two-year duration.
5) What kind of instruction does Access emphasize?
Instruction is intended to go beyond grammar and vocabulary drills and instead prioritize usable communication skills and critical thinking. The approach encourages meaningful interaction, cooperative learning strategies, and learning activities grounded in real-life contexts so students can practice English in ways that mirror authentic situations.
6) What outcomes does the program aim to achieve for students?
Key intended outcomes include increased confidence and conversational ability with both native and non-native English speakers. The program also aims to provide a practical English foundation that can translate into stronger educational options, improved employability, and broader participation in civic and economic life.
7) Does the program include experiential or active learning components?
Yes. The description highlights experiential learning activities that help students use English actively rather than passively, supporting authentic communication and real-world practice.
8) Does the program include exposure to U.S. culture and values?
Yes. Alongside language development, Access is designed to expose participants to U.S. culture and values and help students build intercultural awareness, positioning them to compete for future educational and exchange opportunities, including programs in the United States.
9) What do students receive upon successful completion?
Students who complete the program graduate with certificates issued by the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.
10) Where in Ukraine is program implementation expected to take place?
Implementation is expected to take place in the following oblast centers and towns: Bakhmut, Berdiansk, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kherson, Kyiv, Mariupol, Mykolayiv, Odesa, Slovyansk, Zaporizhzhya, and Zhytomyr.
11) Is this opportunity intended to be multi-site?
Yes. The geographic scope signals a multi-site approach across several regions rather than concentrating services in a single city.
12) What capacity are applicants expected to demonstrate regarding the locations?
Applicants proposing activities are expected to demonstrate the capacity to operate in, or coordinate programming across, the listed locations in line with Access program standards and goals.
13) Which U.S. government entity is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Ukraine.
14) What type of award mechanism is used for this grant?
This is described as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism. A cooperative agreement typically indicates an expectation of substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation.
15) What is the opportunity number and CFDA information?
The opportunity number is PAS UKRAINE 2019 008. The CFDA numbers listed are 19.421 and 19.900.
16) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posted award ceiling is $285,000.
17) How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making 2 awards.
18) Who is eligible to apply (as stated in the provided information)?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with or without U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as other eligible entities as further described in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity.
19) Are institutions of higher education eligible under this description?
The eligibility statement provided excludes institutions of higher education.
20) When was the Notice of Funding Opportunity created, and what was the closing date?
The notice was created on March 28, 2019, with an original closing date of May 28, 2019.
21) Where were applicants directed to find the complete funding notice and submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to the U.S. Embassy Kyiv website for the complete Notice of Funding Opportunity and submission instructions.
22) How long has the Access Program existed globally, and what is its scale?
The Access Program launched in 2004 and has served roughly 110,000 students across more than 80 countries.
23) What is the overall purpose of Access beyond English instruction?
Beyond language learning, the program aims to expand educational options and employability while supporting broader participation in civic and economic life. It also promotes intercultural awareness and people-to-people engagement, helping students become more competitive for future educational and exchange opportunities.
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