The U.S. Department of State’s Regional English Language Office (RELO) at the U.S. Embassy Islamabad announces funding through its Public Diplomacy Grants program. This grant is for improving human capacity in Pakistan by creating a healthier, better educated, and more skillful workforce. It specifically targets youth to enhance their English language proficiency and employability skills, aiming to make them more competitive in the job market and productive members of society. Proposals should address these objectives, aligning with Mission Pakistan’s public diplomacy goals which include education, professional and academic exchanges, and fostering cultural connections. Grant budgets range from $150,000 to $700,000, with projects lasting up to one year, supporting long-term objectives in Pakistan.
Opportunity ID: 292693
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-17-AW-005-03222017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | English for Workforce Development in Pakistan, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Islamabad |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 17, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 24, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All U.S. and Pakistani registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience are eligible to apply. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Organizations must provide proof of registration and non-profit status with their proposal application. U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Pakistan-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad of the U.S. Department of State (hereafter referred to as “RELO Islamabad”) is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grants program.RELO Islamabad’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to improve human capacity by creating a healthier, better educated, and more skillful workforce. If the youth targeted for this opportunity are able to increase their English language proficiency and employability skills on target with the program curriculum, then it is believed these participants will become productive members of their community and society, because they will be more competitive in the job market.To this end, the Public Affairs Section invites proposals that address the objective(s) listed in the NOFO. Grant budgets will vary depending on which project objective the proposal addresses, between $150,000 and $700,000, with a project duration of up to one year.This funding opportunity is part of Mission Pakistan’s support for public diplomacy programming in Pakistan. Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of public diplomacy, and address Cultural Affairs Office (CAO) Islamabad’s stated goals, objectives, target audiences, and geographic locations. CAO Islamabad focuses on education, professional and academic exchanges, cultural connections through people-to-people ties, and leveraging alumni or U.S. government programs to achieve long-term objectives in Pakistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, 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 synopsis was amended to show the correct deadline of May 24. | May 17, 2017 | |
| Since the hyperlink on p. 13 is broken, the current version of the Department of State Terms and Conditions has been posted to the Related Documents tab. | May 17, 2017 | |
| May 16, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-17-AW-005-03222017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | English for Workforce Development in Pakistan, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Islamabad |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 17, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 24, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All U.S. and Pakistani registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience are eligible to apply. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Organizations must provide proof of registration and non-profit status with their proposal application. U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Pakistan-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad of the U.S. Department of State (hereafter referred to as “RELO Islamabad”) is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grants program.RELO Islamabad’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to improve human capacity by creating a healthier, better educated, and more skillful workforce. If the youth targeted for this opportunity are able to increase their English language proficiency and employability skills on target with the program curriculum, then it is believed these participants will become productive members of their community and society, because they will be more competitive in the job market.To this end, the Public Affairs Section invites proposals that address the objective(s) listed in the NOFO. Grant budgets will vary depending on which project objective the proposal addresses, between $150,000 and $700,000, with a project duration of up to one year.This funding opportunity is part of Mission Pakistan’s support for public diplomacy programming in Pakistan. Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of public diplomacy, and address Cultural Affairs Office (CAO) Islamabad’s stated goals, objectives, target audiences, and geographic locations. CAO Islamabad focuses on education, professional and academic exchanges, cultural connections through people-to-people ties, and leveraging alumni or U.S. government programs to achieve long-term objectives in Pakistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Email: DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-17-AW-005-03222017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | English for Workforce Development in Pakistan, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Islamabad |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All U.S. and Pakistani registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience are eligible to apply. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Organizations must provide proof of registration and non-profit status with their proposal application. U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Pakistan-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad of the U.S. Department of State (hereafter referred to as “RELO Islamabad”) is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grants program.RELO Islamabad’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to improve human capacity by creating a healthier, better educated, and more skillful workforce. If the youth targeted for this opportunity are able to increase their English language proficiency and employability skills on target with the program curriculum, then it is believed these participants will become productive members of their community and society, because they will be more competitive in the job market.To this end, the Public Affairs Section invites proposals that address the objective(s) listed in the NOFO. Grant budgets will vary depending on which project objective the proposal addresses, between $150,000 and $700,000, with a project duration of up to one year.This funding opportunity is part of Mission Pakistan’s support for public diplomacy programming in Pakistan. Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of public diplomacy, and address Cultural Affairs Office (CAO) Islamabad’s stated goals, objectives, target audiences, and geographic locations. CAO Islamabad focuses on education, professional and academic exchanges, cultural connections through people-to-people ties, and leveraging alumni or U.S. government programs to achieve long-term objectives in Pakistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, 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: | SCAISB-17-AW-005-03222017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | English for Workforce Development in Pakistan, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Islamabad |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All U.S. and Pakistani registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience are eligible to apply. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Organizations must provide proof of registration and non-profit status with their proposal application. U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Pakistan-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad of the U.S. Department of State (hereafter referred to as “RELO Islamabad”) is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grants program. RELO Islamabad’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to improve human capacity by creating a healthier, better educated, and more skillful workforce. If the youth targeted for this opportunity are able to increase their English language proficiency and employability skills on target with the program curriculum, then it is believed these participants will become productive members of their community and society, because they will be more competitive in the job market. To this end, the Public Affairs Section invites proposals that address the objective(s) listed in the NOFO. Grant budgets will vary depending on which project objective the proposal addresses, between $150,000 and $700,000, with a project duration of up to one year. This funding opportunity is part of Mission Pakistan’s support for public diplomacy programming in Pakistan. Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of public diplomacy, and address Cultural Affairs Office (CAO) Islamabad’s stated goals, objectives, target audiences, and geographic locations. CAO Islamabad focuses on education, professional and academic exchanges, cultural connections through people-to-people ties, and leveraging alumni or U.S. government programs to achieve long-term objectives in Pakistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Email: DelageEM@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 292693 Full Announcement-Announcement and Documents -> PAS Budget Template Rev FY17.pdf
Folder 292693 Full Announcement-Announcement and Documents -> Applicant Organization Survey Rev FY17 – SCAPPD Edits.pdf
Folder 292693 Full Announcement-Announcement and Documents -> Application Summary Coversheet – RELO Workforce Dev.pdf
Folder 292693 Full Announcement-Announcement and Documents -> 05 RELO – Workforce Development Final.pdf
Folder 292693 Full Announcement-Announcement and Documents -> 03 – DoS Standard Terms and Conditions – Revised April 2016.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage, 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 | 17-AW-005-03222017 | English for Workforce Development | PKG00231558 | Mar 22, 2017 | May 24, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292693 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292693 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292693 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292693 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292693 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
292693 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
292693 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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