Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL) is pleased to announce a special grant opportunity for start-up adult ESOL classes this fiscal year. These grants are offered with the generous support of the Montgomery County Government.
Donor Name: Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL)
State: Maryland
County: Montgomery County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 12/03/2021
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Grant Duration: 6 Months
Details:
The objective of the program is to increase the number of classes offered by community- or faith-based organizations, for those who live and/or work in Montgomery County.
Grant amount
Maximum $5,000
Grant Period
January 1 – June 30, 2022
Geographical area focus
- Montgomery County
Who May Apply
- Not-for-profit organizations or groups that may or may not be incorporated with 501c3 tax exempt status.
- Organizations/groups with a primary location and/or verifiable mailing address in Montgomery County, MD for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the application deadline.
- May not be a current MCAEL grant recipient.
Use of Funding
Funding can be used for core costs of startup adult ESOL classes (online or in-person)
- Instructor fees
- Program coordination time
- Textbooks/materials
- Rent for classroom space (for in-person classes)
- Zoom licenses (for online classes)
MCAEL grant funding cannot be used for:
- Refreshments or food
- Gift cards for volunteers, instructors, or learners (stipends for instructors or volunteers are allowable)
As part of a Start-up grant, MCAEL will provide:
- Training/individualized technical assistance consultation on starting up a class
- Templates for class documents (such as registration and registration forms)
- Access to MCAEL website for publicizing classes/job listings
- Professional development opportunities for program coordinator and instructors through the regular series of instructor workshops and Topics in Program Administration meetings
- Chance to interact with other adult ESOL programs in Montgomery County
For more information, visit Start-up Grants.
