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TOEFL Board Grants

Purpose
To recognize and support significant activities or projects related to the field of international education or English language education.

Award Value
* $5,000 to $15,000 (U.S. dollars) for one year
* Proposals for continuation of funding are limited to two additional years.

Eligibility
Proposals are invited from not-for-profit organizations and institutions involved in international education.

The scope of application of these awards is intentionally broad. Examples of activities that have been supported in the past include:
* developing an accreditation process for English language programs
* evaluating study-abroad programs
* collecting and disseminating information about international education (e.g., guide to overseas educational systems, student demographic information)
* planning and implementing a test design and development seminar
* convening a conference on ethics in testing
* promoting professional development in the areas of standards, curriculum, and testing
* establishing professional networks between U.S. and foreign organizations and institutions engaged in international education.

The following items are not supported under this grant program:
* Conference attendance, unless participation is an integral part of a larger professional project as described in the proposal
* Indirect costs, capital investments, or equipment purchase.

Important Dates
* February 1 – Deadline for submissions
* April 15 – Award recipients are notified

For more information about the application process, go to http://tinyurl.com/24ywf7 .

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