Regional English Language Office

RELO Grants

On a cost-sharing basis, the RELO funds selected projects and programs.

- Travel Grant Proposal Guidelines  (the RELO will not fund any travel 100%)

1. Name of the main event the travel is for
2. Describe the nature of the event
3. Describe the expected audience at the event 
4. Name or describe key presenters or participants at the event
5. Name of the location of the main event
6. Name of all travelers to be included in the grant
7. Professional or work titles, or student level
8. Very brief CV showing relevant information regarding the traveler’s credentials for participating in the main event
9. List of any previous grants received from the US Government
   List of any pervious travel to the US (reasons for the travel)
10. The RELO will not fund a traveler to the same conference, seminar, workshop, or event more than once within a three year period, unless there is an outstanding reason for an exception (presentation of a paper is not a good enough reason)
11. A description of the level of participation of all travelers in the proposed event/s.  (Preferences are given to those presenting a paper, workshop, seminar, etc.)
12. A brief summary or abstract of what the travelers will present
13. A copy of any acceptance required for participation in the proposed event/s
14. Describe the expected results of participating in the proposed event/s
15. How will the traveler’s participation effect his or her work, or study or research?
16. How will the traveler/s share the information gleaned from the event/s with his/her colleagues on his/her return to the country?
17. Present a budget that reflects cost-sharing on the part of the traveler. (Cost-sharing may be personal funds or funds from other institutions used to help defray the expense of travel and participation in the proposed event/s.)
18. Agree that a final written evaluation report and budget will be submitted to the RELO within 30 days upon the end of the travel.

- Project Grant Proposal Guidelines (The RELO will not fund any project 100%)

1. Name of the project that is being proposed
2. Describe the nature of the project
3. Give the rationale for the project 
4. Describe the timeframe for the project
5. Name of the participants in the project
6. Professional or work titles, or student level
7. Very brief CV showing relevant information regarding the participant/s’ credentials for participating in the project
8. List of any previous grants received from the US Government
9. List of any pervious travel to the US (reasons for the travel)
10. Describe the expected results of the project
11. How will this project affect English Teaching in the country or region?
12. How will others be able to see and use the results of this project?
13. What is the expected legacy or follow-on from this project? 
14. How will the project be evaluated throughout and at the end?
15. Present a budget that reflects cost-sharing on the part of the organizers/participants of the project (Cost-sharing may be in-kind support such as equipment, space, travel, supplies, personnel, etc., as is relevant to the project, with relevant costs given)

- The RELO gives preferences to grants that:

• Are well presented according to the guidelines given
• Will have a legacy that will support the development of English Teaching in the country
• Show expected results that will affect a wider audience other than the participant/s
• Show significant cost-sharing
• Are unique, creative, or show excellent rationale for funding
• Are for people who have not received a grant from the RELO within a three year period

To submit your proposal, you are kindly asked to send it both via e-mail to RELO Assistant Khalil Ndiaye and RELO Dr. Ruth Petzold at ndiayek@state.gov and through regular mail too with an institutional letter head, the official seal of your instituiton, and your signature.

- Links to Other Grants:

• TESOL Awards
• TOEFL Awards