Grant
Subject associations are an important source of professional learning for teachers. Run by teachers for teachers, subject associations maintain useful resources, run annual or bi-annual conferences, produce newsletters and journals, operate discussion forums and conduct other activities relevant to their profession.
In 2016 the Georgian Coalition for Education for All (GCEFA) conducted a situation analysis of subject associations and concluded that even though some of them have good, strong human capital, in almost all the cases, they lack financial resources, recruitment strategies and fundraising skills.
Capacity building of these organizations is of utmost importance for the development of the general education system in Georgia. Sufficient resource is needed to strengthen and develop subject associations to an appropriate degree so that they are able to function effectively on their own.
The following Professional Subject Associations will be considered for training and grant proposal submission, however applications from other associations are also welcome:
- Association Bio (Biology Teachers’ Association)
- Association of Professional Chemists of Georgia
- Civic Education Teachers Forum
- Georgian Association of History Educators
- Math Teachers Association of Georgia
- The English Teachers’ Association of Georgia
- The French Teachers’ Association of Georgia
Project General Strategy
Comprehensive 2-stage institutional development program that would consist of capacity building and sub-granting activities.
Stage 1:
- Master class on campaigning to attract and maintain members. Delivered by a marketing and communications expert
- Mentorship and coaching sessions designed specifically for associations that receive grants
Stage 2:
- Open calls for the best project proposals directed towards institutional development of the subject associations
Grant Objectives
To support Teacher Subject Associations to increase their sustainability, membership base and expand their services.
Grantee
The Georgian Coalition for Education for All (GCEFA) was established in 2013. Formed by 15 NGO’s, GCEFA is a member of the Global Campaign for Education, and advocates for the implementation of EFA Declaration principles in Georgia. The aim of the organization is to improve the quality of education and to achieve equal access to quality education. The coalition is a member of the Global Campaign for Education, a Civil Society movement. The coalition’s mission is to influence the government in order to ensure the right of each individual to get quality education. The movement operates under the auspices of UNESCO’s Global Campaign for Education. GCEFA is carrying out activities with financial support from the Civil Society Fund.
Timeline
| April, 2018 | Preparation of the Master Class Delivery of the Master Class Preparation of the call for proposals Setting the steering committee Design of proposal assessment procedure Issue of the call for proposals |
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| May, 2018 | Selection of the proposals Contracting the selected Associations |
| June, 2018 – Feb., 2019 | Monitoring of the projects Mentorship workshops |
| Sept. – Nov., 2018 | Mid-term review of the projects |
| March, 2019 | Closure and assessment of the projects results |