The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is offering a grant to implement a U.S. Cultural Immersion Institute for English Access Microscholarship Program Teachers and Students in the summer of 2013. Non-profit organizations or academic institutions meeting specific criteria can apply to design and run this program, focusing on enhancing cultural understanding and English language skills. The grant aims to support the participation and travel of 25 Access Program teachers and 25 Access students to the U.S., benefiting individuals from various cities in Pakistan. Proposals should outline objectives and a project timeline spanning eighteen to twenty-four months, considering the local working conditions in Pakistan for successful implementation. Deadline for submission is April 26, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 151333
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SCAPPD-12-CA-039-SCA-042612 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | U.S. Cultural Immersion Institute for English Access Microscholarship Program Teachers and Students (Summer 2013) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 26, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | o Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations and academic institutions subject to 501(c)(3) of the tax code.
o The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in cultural exchange programs or English Language education. o Secondary partners may include independent research institutes, relevant governmental organizations, and private non-profit organizations with project-related educational objectives. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description:: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to design and implement a U.S. Cultural Immersion Institute for English Access Microscholarship Program Teachers and Students for 2 to 3 weeks in summer 2013. The institute program should not take place during Ramadan (approximately July 7 through August 9, 2013). Non-profit organizations or academic institutions meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to design and implement this program. Participants for the institute program will be selected by U.S. Embassy Islamabad from active participants of the English Access Microscholarship Program. This program is implemented in Pakistan by several local organizations in coordination with the Embassy and the Department of States Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. The project described in this Request for Proposals (RFP) will support the participation and travel of 25 Access Program teachers and 25 Access students to the U.S. There are approximately 6,000 students and 150 teachers participating in the program in 16 cities throughout Pakistan. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period should be proposed for eighteen to twenty-four months. Knowledge of working conditions in Pakistan can be important for a successful proposal and project. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00104010 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Ellen Delage |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00104010 | Mar 09, 2012 | Apr 26, 2012 | View | Ellen Delage | Organization Applicants |