This grant, offered by the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section, aims to establish an academic partnership in Communication Design. Its purpose is to foster collaboration between a U.S. educational institution and the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS) in Karachi, Pakistan. Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities are eligible. Core objectives include collaborative design research, curriculum development, and professional development for IVS faculty via U.S. counterparts. The grant also supports faculty and student exchanges. IVS also seeks assistance with design seminars/conferences and developing a seminar on publishing critical design theory to advance design education in Pakistan.
Opportunity ID: 230793
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-051-SCA-04172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Communication Design with the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture in Karachi, 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 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 21, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 21, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $750,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to Section 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. • The lead institution must be registered in the System for Award Management SAM located at www.sam.gov prior to submitting an application or plan; and maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by an agency. • 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 Public Policy and/or Public Administration. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi announce an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Communication Design between a U.S. educational institution and the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS) in Karachi, Pakistan. 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 the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research in Design Projects, curriculum development, professional development for faculty by U.S. counterparts, and semester-long faculty and student exchange. The Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture has also expressed interest in collaborating to organize a seminar or conference on any aspect of design, with papers from partner schools, designers, and various schools to further design education in Pakistan. IVS also seeks assistance in developing a seminar on the publishing of critical essays, papers and books on design theory for the benefit of students and teachers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The deadline for applications was extended from May 23 to June 21, 2013. | May 16, 2013 | |
| May 16, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-051-SCA-04172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Communication Design with the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture in Karachi, 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 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 21, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 21, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $750,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to Section 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. • The lead institution must be registered in the System for Award Management SAM located at www.sam.gov prior to submitting an application or plan; and maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by an agency. • 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 Public Policy and/or Public Administration. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi announce an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Communication Design between a U.S. educational institution and the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS) in Karachi, Pakistan. 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 the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research in Design Projects, curriculum development, professional development for faculty by U.S. counterparts, and semester-long faculty and student exchange. The Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture has also expressed interest in collaborating to organize a seminar or conference on any aspect of design, with papers from partner schools, designers, and various schools to further design education in Pakistan. IVS also seeks assistance in developing a seminar on the publishing of critical essays, papers and books on design theory for the benefit of students and teachers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-051-SCA-04172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Communication Design with the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture in Karachi, 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 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 22, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $750,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to Section 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. • The lead institution must be registered in the System for Award Management SAM located at www.sam.gov prior to submitting an application or plan; and maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by an agency. • 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 Public Policy and/or Public Administration. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi announce an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Communication Design between a U.S. educational institution and the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS) in Karachi, Pakistan. 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 the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research in Design Projects, curriculum development, professional development for faculty by U.S. counterparts, and semester-long faculty and student exchange. The Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture has also expressed interest in collaborating to organize a seminar or conference on any aspect of design, with papers from partner schools, designers, and various schools to further design education in Pakistan. IVS also seeks assistance in developing a seminar on the publishing of critical essays, papers and books on design theory for the benefit of students and teachers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 230793 Full Announcement-1 -> 13ca0051 – final indus valley school rfp.pdf
Folder 230793 Full Announcement-1 -> education system comparison.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy 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 | PKG00174010 | Apr 17, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
230793 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
230793 Budget-1.1.pdf
230793 Project-1.1.pdf
230793 SF424A-1.0.pdf
230793 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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