English as a Language of International and Cross-Cultural Communication

  Grant Proposal Instructions: You can apply for up to $10,000 in grant funds to support a project addressing English as a language of international and cross-cultural communication that is based on linguistic/language awareness, knowledge, and action. First, please think about communities and institutions that you're familiar with. You can propose a topic addressing an issue related to English as a language of international and cross-cultural communication that you perceive in one of these: • A public institution/organization in one of these places. • A company or work environment you're familiar with. • Another school you're very familiar with. • A social media app, game, or other online community that you and people you know are significantly involved with. • Another community/organization you are very familiar with. When you have decided upon a topic, please develop a proposal of 1000-1500 words (total). The proposal should include the following parts: 1. Summary and goals: Briefly, what do you propose to accomplish? 2. Introduction and rationale: What real-world issue do you hope to address with your plan? Why is it important to you, and to the larger community? 3. Historical and conceptual background: What historical, cultural, and/or social issues underlie the issue(s) you're trying to address? What understanding of language is necessary to understand the issue(s)? 4. Action plan: What practical steps will need to be followed to execute your plan? Who will the personnel/team be? How many people would need to be involved, and in what capacity? What will your likely budgetary and other material needs be? (If you are requesting funds up to $10,000, how will you allocate these?) 5. Anticipated challenges: What are the challenges – political, social, logistical, material, etc. – that you anticipate? What actions or resources will be needed to address them? 6. Evaluation: How will you know, measure, or evaluate when and how your plan has succeeded?