This grant, offered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, is for establishing a cooperative University Partnership between a U.S. four-year institution and Fatima Jinnah Women University in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The collaboration targets Behavioral Sciences (Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology), Gender Studies, and/or Communication and Media Studies. Accredited U.S. colleges and universities, especially those focused on women’s education, are encouraged to apply. Key objectives involve faculty and student exchange programs, academic collaboration including curriculum development, long-distance teaching, resource sharing, collaborative research, and professional development for faculty. This initiative seeks to strengthen academic ties and promote educational advancements between the partner universities.
Opportunity ID: 147933
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-CA-037-SCA-042312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be an accredited four-year U.S college or university. U.S. four year colleges and universities that have specific expertise in women’s education are especially encouraged to apply. |
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 establish a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the U.S. and Fatima Jinnah Women University in the areas of Behavioral Sciences (defined as Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology), Gender Studies and/or Communication and Media Studies. Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University. U.S. academic institutions with specific expertise in womens education are especially encouraged to apply. Objectives detailed as priorities for Fatima Jinnah Women University include the development and implementation of faculty and/or student exchange programs; academic collaboration including: curriculum development, long distance teaching via internet/DVC, exchange of resource materials and publications of mutual interest, collaborative research, professional development for faculty and other collaborative programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Note concerning budget submissions:
As stated on page 16 of 19 of the RFP, (a) Budget – the budget must identify the total amount of funding requested, with a breakdown of amounts to be spent in the following budget categories: personnel; travel; equipment; supplies; consultants/contracts; other direct costs; and indirect costs. The budget submission must include a spreadsheet and a budget narrative. The budget may include an estimated cost for continuation activities, which will be considered for successful applicants to this RFP in future fiscal years based on performance and the availability of funds. applicants must submit both a spreadsheet and a budget narrative. If applicants submit a detailed one-page spreadsheet that provides all the information requested in the RFP, it is not necessary to complete Form SF-424A. However, because it is part of the application package on www.grants.gov, the software will not allow you to submit your proposal through www.grants.gov without a filled-out SF-424A. If you want to fill it out with 0’s, that is fine. Upload the detailed spreadsheet and the budget narrative on the attachments form. Form SF-424 is mandatory. Please note: If your proposal is chosen to receive funding, you will have to submit a properly filled-in SF-424A as part of the final grant process. |
Apr 12, 2012 | |
| Apr 12, 2012 | ||
| Mar 01, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-CA-037-SCA-042312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be an accredited four-year U.S college or university. U.S. four year colleges and universities that have specific expertise in women’s education are especially encouraged to apply. |
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 establish a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the U.S. and Fatima Jinnah Women University in the areas of Behavioral Sciences (defined as Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology), Gender Studies and/or Communication and Media Studies. Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University. U.S. academic institutions with specific expertise in womens education are especially encouraged to apply. Objectives detailed as priorities for Fatima Jinnah Women University include the development and implementation of faculty and/or student exchange programs; academic collaboration including: curriculum development, long distance teaching via internet/DVC, exchange of resource materials and publications of mutual interest, collaborative research, professional development for faculty and other collaborative programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-CA-037-SCA-042312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be an accredited four-year U.S college or university. U.S. four year colleges and universities that have specific expertise in women’s education are especially encouraged to apply. |
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 establish a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the U.S. and Fatima Jinnah Women University in the areas of Behavioral Sciences (defined as Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology), Gender Studies and/or Communication and Media Studies. Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University. U.S. academic institutions with specific expertise in womens education are especially encouraged to apply. Objectives detailed as priorities for Fatima Jinnah Women University include the development and implementation of faculty and/or student exchange programs; academic collaboration including: curriculum development, long distance teaching via internet/DVC, exchange of resource materials and publications of mutual interest, collaborative research, professional development for faculty and other collaborative programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-CA-037-SCA-042312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be an accredited four-year U.S college or university. U.S. four year colleges and universities that have specific expertise in women’s education are especially encouraged to apply. |
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 establish a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the U.S. and Fatima Jinnah Women University in the areas of Behavioral Sciences (defined as Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology), Gender Studies and/or Communication and Media Studies. Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University. U.S. academic institutions with specific expertise in womens education are especially encouraged to apply. Objectives detailed as priorities for Fatima Jinnah Women University include the development and implementation of faculty and/or student exchange programs; academic collaboration including: curriculum development, long distance teaching via internet/DVC, exchange of resource materials and publications of mutual interest, collaborative research, professional development for faculty and other collaborative programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 147933 Full Announcement-1 -> fjwu background information.pdf
Folder 147933 Full Announcement-1 -> fjwu rfp final.pdf
Folder 147933 Full Announcement-2 -> q&a #1.pdf
Folder 147933 Other Supporting Documents-Conference Call Transcript 4.05.2012 1 -> final conference call transcript 120405-fjwu.pdf
Folder 147933 Other Supporting Documents-Conference Call transcript 03.15.2012 1 -> conference call transcript 120315-fjwu.pdf
Folder 147933 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A #2 1 -> q&a #2.pdf
Folder 147933 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A #3 1 -> q&a #3.pdf
Folder 147933 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A #4 1 -> q&a #4 fjwu.pdf
Folder 147933 Other Supporting Documents-Q & AA #6 1 -> q&a #6 fjwu.pdf
Folder 147933 Other Supporting Documents-Q&A #5 1 -> q&a #5 fjwu.pdf
Folder 147933 Other Supporting Documents-Schedule of Conference Calls 1 -> fjwu conference calls.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email: DelageEM@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00101090 | Mar 01, 2012 | Apr 23, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
147933 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
147933 Budget-1.1.pdf
147933 Project-1.1.pdf
147933 SF424A-1.0.pdf
147933 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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