The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and U.S. Consulate General in Lahore offers this cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Elementary Education. This grant is for U.S. four-year colleges and universities to collaborate with Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) in Pakistan. The partnership aims to enhance bachelor level elementary education through curriculum development, professional development for GCUF faculty by U.S. counterparts, and faculty/student exchange programs. Preferred exchanges are one semester. Additionally, GCUF seeks assistance for establishing a computer lab in its Education Department and online access to international journals. This initiative strengthens educational ties and improves elementary education in Pakistan.
Opportunity ID: 233794
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-090-SCA-05082013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Elementary Education with Government College University Faisalabad, 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: | May 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 14, 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 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Elementary Education between a U.S. educational institution and the Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) in Faisalabad, 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 Government College University Faisalabad. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: curriculum development, professional development for faculty by US counterparts, and faculty and student exchange. Faculty and student exchange programs of one semester are preferred. The Government College University Faisalabad has indicated the primary focus area should be bachelor level elementary education. In addition, the university has expressed a desire for assistance to establish a computer lab for teachers and students in the Department of Education, and to receive online access to international journals. |
| 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 June 14 to July 1, 2013. | May 16, 2013 | |
| May 16, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-090-SCA-05082013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Elementary Education with Government College University Faisalabad, 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: | May 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 14, 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 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Elementary Education between a U.S. educational institution and the Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) in Faisalabad, 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 Government College University Faisalabad. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: curriculum development, professional development for faculty by US counterparts, and faculty and student exchange. Faculty and student exchange programs of one semester are preferred. The Government College University Faisalabad has indicated the primary focus area should be bachelor level elementary education. In addition, the university has expressed a desire for assistance to establish a computer lab for teachers and students in the Department of Education, and to receive online access to international journals. |
| 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-090-SCA-05082013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Elementary Education with Government College University Faisalabad, 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: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 14, 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 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Elementary Education between a U.S. educational institution and the Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) in Faisalabad, 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 Government College University Faisalabad. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: curriculum development, professional development for faculty by US counterparts, and faculty and student exchange. Faculty and student exchange programs of one semester are preferred. The Government College University Faisalabad has indicated the primary focus area should be bachelor level elementary education. In addition, the university has expressed a desire for assistance to establish a computer lab for teachers and students in the Department of Education, and to receive online access to international journals. |
| 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 233794 Full Announcement-1 -> education system comparison.pdf
Folder 233794 Full Announcement-1 -> rfp-gcuf final.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 | PKG00177111 | May 08, 2013 | Jul 01, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
233794 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
233794 Budget-1.1.pdf
233794 Project-1.1.pdf
233794 SF424A-1.0.pdf
233794 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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