French Dual Language Fund
An initiative of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in partnership with FACE Foundation, the French Dual Language Fund aims to expand and strengthen existing French dual language education programs throughout the country, and support the launch of new programs.
FACE Foundation is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting French-American relations through innovative cultural and educational projects.
In partnership with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States, FACE Foundation promotes artistic, literary and educational exchange and collaboration between creative professionals from both countries.
Under the high auspices of President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and FACE Foundation inaugurated the French Dual Language Fund on September 20, 2017 at an event co-hosted by The Graduate Center of the City University of New York.
Thanks to the generous support of donors, the Fund facilitates the 4 below main initiatives:
1 | ANNUAL GRANT PROGRAM
An annual grant program of $150,000 to support pedagogical projects in public dual language and immersion programs.
Application Deadline: To be announced
May, 2023: Funding decisions will be announced.
July-August, 2023: Grants will be distributed to selected applicants after contracts are finalized by all parties and provided previous reports have been submitted, if applicable.
2 | FRENCH TEACHING INTERN GRANTS
A French Teaching Intern grant program of $80,000 per year to help schools host native French speaking teaching interns.
Next Application Deadline: 2023 - TO BE ANNOUNCED
The campaign to apply for a 2023-2024 FTI Grant is now open! To apply for the FTI Grant of $4,000 (per school) please complete this survey before February 28, 2023.
3 | FUTURE IMMERSION TEACHER (FIT) FELLOWSHIP
A scholarship program of $150,000 per year, the Future Immersion Teacher (FIT) Fellowship, to support future French immersion teachers as they pursue specialized graduate degrees and certification programs.
Application Deadline: SUMMER, 2023
4 | FRENCH DLI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMER INSTITUTE
The Institute will provide teachers with training in curriculum development, classroom management and use of resources specific to French DLI, as well as the opportunity to network and work closely with professionals in the field.
For more information, please contact the Program Director at fdlf@face-foundation.org