The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition to create an English teaching association for past participants (alumni) of U.S. government-funded -English Speaking Nation (ESN) professional development programs and for other exceptional English language teachers throughout Uzbekistan. Grants must support the creation and registration of a new teaching association, as well as the initial activities of the new association including but not limited to member recruitment, and the creation of professional development activities to support English language learning and teaching. Initial activities could include but are not limited to programs and events organized by the association to support professional development for English language teaching and learning in the country; training new generations of English language teachers and students; teaching practical English for professionals; motivating students to excel at English learning; and establishing English programs that support economic growth. This funding opportunity seeks to improve the quality of English language teaching and learning in the country by supporting the creation and registration of a new association of English teachers comprised primarily of, but not limited to, English Speaking Nation participants. This organization will engage in creating opportunities for teachers to share best practices; training new generations of English language teachers and students; motivating students to excel at English learning; and establishing English programs that support economic growth and development and improve the quality of English across the country.