Opportunity Information: Apply for ND NOFO 19 111
The E-Teacher Alumni Train the Trainers grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ND NOFO 19 111) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State award administered by the U.S. Mission to India, focused on strengthening English language teaching capacity across India by turning experienced E-Teacher alumni into local teacher-trainers. Managed through PAS New Delhi in coordination with the Regional English Language Office (RELO), the project is designed as a multi-step professional development pipeline that relies heavily on virtual learning and peer-led support to expand impact beyond a single cohort.
At its core, the program aims to support 25 E-Teacher alumni to become effective trainers and facilitators for other English language educators in their communities. The approach is structured in four phases. In Phase One, up to 40 E-Teacher alumni in India take part in a 10-week online MOOC called Professional Development for English Teachers (PDET), a course developed specifically for RELO-related audiences. This stage functions as both professional development and a selection mechanism, identifying participants who complete the course successfully and demonstrate readiness for a facilitation role.
Phase Two narrows the group to roughly 25 participants total, selecting about five strong performers from each U.S. consular district in India. These selected alumni then attend a week-long Train-the-Trainers program, with the location to be determined. The focus of this intensive training is practical: how to effectively facilitate MOOC study groups, how to guide and motivate educators in an online or blended learning environment, and how to participate in and lead virtual training alongside peer educators. This phase is intended to build facilitation skills, not just subject-matter expertise, so that alumni can confidently run local cohorts and support teacher learning outcomes.
Phase Three is where the project scales. The 25 newly trained trainers return to their home communities and serve as facilitators for new cohorts of educators taking the PDET MOOC. They receive a modest stipend for their facilitation work, which signals that the role includes real responsibilities such as organizing study groups, guiding discussions, helping participants stay on track during the 10-week course, and fostering peer collaboration. When feasible, cohorts may meet at American Corners, which can provide a consistent community space and help anchor the program locally.
Phase Four focuses on sustainability and network-building rather than a one-time training event. RELO integrates the new PDET MOOC alumni into a broader and growing network of English teachers, encouraging continued collaboration, sharing of best practices, and ongoing professional connections. This final phase is meant to keep the momentum going after the MOOC ends, so that participants remain engaged and connected to resources, peers, and future opportunities.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a grant with an award ceiling of $50,000 and an expectation of one award. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions within that nonprofit category). The CFDA number listed is 19.040, and the opportunity was created on June 12, 2019, with an original closing date of July 15, 2019. Overall, the grant is designed to create a multiplier effect: rather than training teachers only once, it builds a trainer cohort that can repeatedly support additional educators across multiple cities, leveraging online coursework, local facilitation, and ongoing professional networks.Apply for ND NOFO 19 111
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "E-Teacher Alumni Train the Trainers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 12, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the E-Teacher Alumni Train the Trainers grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant administered by the U.S. Mission to India. The project focuses on strengthening English language teaching capacity across India by preparing experienced E-Teacher alumni to become local teacher-trainers and facilitators for other educators.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ND NOFO 19 111.
Who administers and manages this award?
The award is administered by the U.S. Mission to India and managed through PAS New Delhi in coordination with the Regional English Language Office (RELO).
What is the main goal of the project?
The main goal is to support a cohort of E-Teacher alumni to become effective trainers and facilitators who can guide additional English language educators through professional development, expanding impact beyond a single training cohort.
How many E-Teacher alumni are intended to become trainers?
The program aims to support 25 E-Teacher alumni to become trainers and facilitators.
How does the project create a "multiplier effect"?
Instead of training educators only once, the program builds a trainer cohort (E-Teacher alumni) who can repeatedly facilitate new cohorts of educators through online coursework and peer-led support across multiple cities in India.
What professional development course is central to the program?
The program centers on an online MOOC called Professional Development for English Teachers (PDET), developed specifically for RELO-related audiences.
How is the project structured?
The project is structured in four phases: (1) a 10-week online PDET MOOC for up to 40 alumni, (2) selection and a week-long Train-the-Trainers program for about 25 participants, (3) facilitation of new PDET cohorts in home communities by the trained trainers, and (4) integration into a broader RELO-supported teacher network for ongoing collaboration and sustainability.
What happens in Phase One?
Up to 40 E-Teacher alumni in India participate in the 10-week PDET MOOC. This phase provides professional development and also serves as a selection mechanism to identify participants who complete the course successfully and show readiness to take on facilitation roles.
What happens in Phase Two?
Phase Two selects roughly 25 participants total, choosing about five strong performers from each U.S. consular district in India. These selected alumni attend a week-long Train-the-Trainers program (location to be determined) focused on facilitation skills for MOOC study groups and virtual or blended learning environments.
How are participants selected for the Train-the-Trainers phase?
Selection is based on performance in Phase One, including successful completion of the PDET MOOC and demonstrated readiness for a facilitation role. The program anticipates selecting about five strong performers from each U.S. consular district in India.
Is the Phase Two training location known?
The training is described as a week-long program with the location to be determined.
What skills are emphasized in the Train-the-Trainers program?
The focus is practical facilitation: how to effectively facilitate MOOC study groups, how to guide and motivate educators in online or blended learning settings, and how to participate in and lead virtual training alongside peer educators.
What happens in Phase Three?
The 25 trained trainers return to their communities and facilitate new cohorts of educators taking the 10-week PDET MOOC. Their responsibilities include organizing study groups, guiding discussions, helping participants stay on track, and fostering peer collaboration.
Do trainers receive any compensation for facilitation work?
Yes. The trainers receive a modest stipend for their facilitation work in Phase Three.
Where might the local cohorts meet?
When feasible, cohorts may meet at American Corners, which can provide a consistent community space and help anchor the program locally.
What happens in Phase Four?
Phase Four emphasizes sustainability and network-building. RELO integrates new PDET MOOC alumni into a broader network of English teachers to encourage ongoing collaboration, sharing of best practices, and continued professional connections after the MOOC ends.
Is the program primarily in-person or virtual?
The program relies heavily on virtual learning and peer-led support. It includes an online MOOC component and virtual training elements, with a week-long in-person Train-the-Trainers component described (location TBD) and optional in-person cohort meetings when feasible.
What is the award type and size?
This is offered as a grant. The award ceiling is $50,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity states an expectation of one award.
Who is eligible to apply for the grant?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions within that nonprofit category).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.040.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on June 12, 2019, with an original closing date of July 15, 2019.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The project focuses on strengthening English language teaching capacity across India, including representation from U.S. consular districts in India.
How many participants start in the initial MOOC phase?
Phase One includes up to 40 E-Teacher alumni participating in the 10-week PDET MOOC.
How many participants are expected to continue to the Train-the-Trainers program?
The program anticipates narrowing to roughly 25 participants for the week-long Train-the-Trainers phase.
What is the duration of the main MOOC used in the program?
The PDET MOOC is described as a 10-week online course.
What role do peer-led support and local facilitation play in the program design?
Peer-led support and facilitation are central. Trained alumni are expected to guide study groups, motivate participants, support progress through the MOOC, and build collaborative learning communities, allowing the program to expand impact beyond a single cohort.
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