The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate in Karachi is offering a grant to establish a university partnership between U.S. four-year universities and Pakistani institutions to enhance research capacity and promote a culture of inclusion. Eligible institutions can apply to strengthen research methods, faculty development, and foster inclusive environments for minority scholars and students. The grant offers funding ranging from $30,000 to $100,000 for projects lasting up to 18 months. Proposals should focus on advancing international linkages and contemporary research issues while aiming to create long-term collaborations.
Opportunity ID: 333337
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-21-AW-015-05052021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting a Culture of Inclusion and Research |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Pubic Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 05, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 04, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to international non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award or sub-contract with other entities, but only one non-profit organization can be the prime recipient of the award. Pakistan government entities are not eligible to apply. For-profit entitles are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding or sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. The applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c) (3) status, Pakistan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. U.S.-based or registered organizations should provide proof of registration to operate in Pakistan or have a documented agreement with a partner organization registered to operate in Pakistan. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Consulate in Karachi is pleased to announce an open competition seeking proposals for a grant, contingent on funding, to establish a university partnership between one or more accredited U.S. four-year universities and the University of Sindh and/or Shah Abdul Latif University. Accredited four-year institutions meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), PAS seeks proposals that will strengthen the research capacity and advance a culture of research at these Pakistani institutions, while promoting minority inclusion and establishing international linkages for follow-on collaboration. Proposals should address how activities will impart greater understanding of contemporary research issues, improve research methods, facilitate faculty development, and promote inclusive environments for minority scholars and students.
Proposals have a funding floor of $30,000 and a funding ceiling of $100,000 for a project of up to an 18-month duration. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Pakistan’s Public Affairs Section’s Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 333337 Full Announcement-Inclusion and Research -> 04. Attachment 4 – Budget Narrative – Template.pdf
Folder 333337 Full Announcement-Inclusion and Research -> 05. Attachment 5 – SF424.pdf
Folder 333337 Full Announcement-Inclusion and Research -> 02. Attachment 2 – Applicant Organizational Information Sheet – Template.pdf
Folder 333337 Full Announcement-Inclusion and Research -> 05. Attachment 5.2 – SF424B.pdf
Folder 333337 Full Announcement-Inclusion and Research -> 05. Attachment 5.1 – SF424A.pdf
Folder 333337 Full Announcement-Inclusion and Research -> 01. Attachment 1 – Application Summary Coversheet – Template.pdf
Folder 333337 Full Announcement-Inclusion and Research -> 03. Attachment 3 – M&E PMP – Template (insert grantee name).pdf
Folder 333337 Full Announcement-Inclusion and Research -> 03. Attachment 3.1 – M&E PMP – Instructions.pdf
Folder 333337 Full Announcement-Inclusion and Research -> Mission Pakistan – CGK – Promoting a Culture of Inclusion and Research – Revised.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mission Pakistan’s Public Affairs Section’s Grants Management Team Email: PakistanGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | SCAISB-21-AW-015-05052021 | Promoting a Culture of Inclusion and Research | PKG00266917 | May 05, 2021 | Jun 04, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333337 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
333337 SF424A-1.0.pdf
333337 SF424B-1.1.pdf
333337 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333337 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
333337 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
333337 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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