The Department of Cultural Affairs is offering grants to fund projects in Pakistan that aim to enhance economic growth, develop human and government capacity, and strengthen people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Pakistan. Projects should emphasize shared values, promote bilateral cooperation, and include American content or connections. Preference is given to programs targeting audiences outside major cities and vulnerable populations. Proposals must have a clear plan for evaluation and preference will be for activities primarily conducted in Pakistan. Qualified organizations, including first-time applicants, are encouraged to apply, along with participants from PAS grants and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network.
Opportunity ID: 300406
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-18-AW-006-02012018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cultural Affairs – Pakistani Partnerships |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 01, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 06, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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, U.S. and Pakistani universities, and U.S. state and local governments with relevant programming experience are encouraged to apply. Any relevant experience must 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: | CAO Islamabad’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to further contributions to economic growth and development of human and government capacity in Pakistan, while developing people-to-people ties and increasing understanding of and support for U.S.-Pakistan relations and American values and policy among the Pakistani public. Programming funded under this NOFO will help to strengthen ties between the United States and Pakistan through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. To that end, all programs must include American content and/or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals must contain a clear plan to measure and evaluate the impact of the program. Preference will be given to proposals that target audiences outside the urban centers of Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar and socio-economically disadvantaged and/or vulnerable populations. While proposals that include exchanges outside of Pakistan are welcome, proposals with the majority of activities conducted in Pakistan will be given preference. We encourage recipient organizations to include links to American businesses to promote the growth of U.S.-Pakistan economic ties when possible. We welcome proposals from qualified organizations that have not received CAO funding in the past as well as existing and/or previous PAS grantees, including PAS and U.S. Department of State University Partnership participants, and from members of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). Note: While proposals may address multiple project objectives; they should focus activities primarily in one of the following four (4) project areas, and indicate which one. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The application deadline is April 11, 2018 The email address for proposals from organizations unable to obtain a SAM registration because of the new requirement is: PakistanPASProposals@state.gov |
Apr 06, 2018 | |
| The deadline for applications for this NOFO has been extended by one week, until April 12. During this time, applicants should verify the active status of their SAM registration and provide the recently requested letter, along with any other necessary documentation, to move forward with the registration process. Applicants should also obtain or verify their active www.grants.gov registration.
Non-U.S. organizations are not required to submit a notarized letter, but they still need to submit the original, paper copy of the letter within 45 days of applying for SAM registration. We are requesting an exception to this requirement since postal submission is difficult for many potential applicants. Please check the web sites regularly of SAM.gov and Grants.gov for updates. Applicants that do not yet have an active SAM registration but who can show, with a screenshot or email, that they have completed the SAM application and have uploaded the required letter will be able to submit a proposal through the new PAS Islamabad email address: PakistanPASProposals@state.gov. Applicants with an active SAM registration must submit their proposal through www.grants.gov. Proposals submitted by email from applicants with an active SAM registration will not be considered. |
Apr 06, 2018 | |
| The deadline for applications for this NOFO has been extended by one week, until April 11. Further information and instructions will be posted shortly. | Apr 06, 2018 | |
| An alert recently posted on www.grants.gov and www.SAM.gov announces the requirement to provide a notarized letter in order to register in SAM. In order to continue the award submission and review process without interruption, PAS Islamabad will accept proposal packages before the deadline via email at PakistanPASProposal@state.gov.
If an applicant’s SAM registration is unaffected and is still active, then proposals must be submitted via www.grants.gov. Proposals should be submitted by email ONLY if applicants receive a message during the submission process that their SAM registration is not active and submission cannot be completed through www.grants.gov. If applicants are unable to obtain or renew a SAM registration, then a screenshot showing this must be submitted with the proposal to the PAS Islamabad email address. While we will accept applications via the email mentioned above, no funds can be awarded to an organization that does not have an active SAM registration, so applicants are urged to submit the requested notarized letter to move forward with the SAM registration process. |
Apr 04, 2018 | |
| Apr 02, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-18-AW-006-02012018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cultural Affairs – Pakistani Partnerships |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 01, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 06, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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, U.S. and Pakistani universities, and U.S. state and local governments with relevant programming experience are encouraged to apply. Any relevant experience must 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: | CAO Islamabad’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to further contributions to economic growth and development of human and government capacity in Pakistan, while developing people-to-people ties and increasing understanding of and support for U.S.-Pakistan relations and American values and policy among the Pakistani public. Programming funded under this NOFO will help to strengthen ties between the United States and Pakistan through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. To that end, all programs must include American content and/or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals must contain a clear plan to measure and evaluate the impact of the program. Preference will be given to proposals that target audiences outside the urban centers of Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar and socio-economically disadvantaged and/or vulnerable populations. While proposals that include exchanges outside of Pakistan are welcome, proposals with the majority of activities conducted in Pakistan will be given preference. We encourage recipient organizations to include links to American businesses to promote the growth of U.S.-Pakistan economic ties when possible. We welcome proposals from qualified organizations that have not received CAO funding in the past as well as existing and/or previous PAS grantees, including PAS and U.S. Department of State University Partnership participants, and from members of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). Note: While proposals may address multiple project objectives; they should focus activities primarily in one of the following four (4) project areas, and indicate which one. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-18-AW-006-02012018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cultural Affairs – Pakistani Partnerships |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 06, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 06, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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, U.S. and Pakistani universities, and U.S. state and local governments with relevant programming experience are encouraged to apply. Any relevant experience must 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: | CAO Islamabad’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to further contributions to economic growth and development of human and government capacity in Pakistan, while developing people-to-people ties and increasing understanding of and support for U.S.-Pakistan relations and American values and policy among the Pakistani public. Programming funded under this NOFO will help to strengthen ties between the United States and Pakistan through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. To that end, all programs must include American content and/or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals must contain a clear plan to measure and evaluate the impact of the program. Preference will be given to proposals that target audiences outside the urban centers of Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar and socio-economically disadvantaged and/or vulnerable populations. While proposals that include exchanges outside of Pakistan are welcome, proposals with the majority of activities conducted in Pakistan will be given preference. We encourage recipient organizations to include links to American businesses to promote the growth of U.S.-Pakistan economic ties when possible. We welcome proposals from qualified organizations that have not received CAO funding in the past as well as existing and/or previous PAS grantees, including PAS and U.S. Department of State University Partnership participants, and from members of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). Note: While proposals may address multiple project objectives; they should focus activities primarily in one of the following four (4) project areas, and indicate which one. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-18-AW-006-02012018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cultural Affairs – Pakistani Partnerships |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 06, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 11, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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, U.S. and Pakistani universities, and U.S. state and local governments with relevant programming experience are encouraged to apply. Any relevant experience must 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: | CAO Islamabad’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to further contributions to economic growth and development of human and government capacity in Pakistan, while developing people-to-people ties and increasing understanding of and support for U.S.-Pakistan relations and American values and policy among the Pakistani public. Programming funded under this NOFO will help to strengthen ties between the United States and Pakistan through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. To that end, all programs must include American content and/or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals must contain a clear plan to measure and evaluate the impact of the program. Preference will be given to proposals that target audiences outside the urban centers of Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar and socio-economically disadvantaged and/or vulnerable populations. While proposals that include exchanges outside of Pakistan are welcome, proposals with the majority of activities conducted in Pakistan will be given preference. We encourage recipient organizations to include links to American businesses to promote the growth of U.S.-Pakistan economic ties when possible. We welcome proposals from qualified organizations that have not received CAO funding in the past as well as existing and/or previous PAS grantees, including PAS and U.S. Department of State University Partnership participants, and from members of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). Note: While proposals may address multiple project objectives; they should focus activities primarily in one of the following four (4) project areas, and indicate which one. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-18-AW-006-02012018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cultural Affairs – Pakistani Partnerships |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 04, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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, U.S. and Pakistani universities, and U.S. state and local governments with relevant programming experience are encouraged to apply. Any relevant experience must 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: | CAO Islamabad’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to further contributions to economic growth and development of human and government capacity in Pakistan, while developing people-to-people ties and increasing understanding of and support for U.S.-Pakistan relations and American values and policy among the Pakistani public. Programming funded under this NOFO will help to strengthen ties between the United States and Pakistan through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. To that end, all programs must include American content and/or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals must contain a clear plan to measure and evaluate the impact of the program. Preference will be given to proposals that target audiences outside the urban centers of Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar and socio-economically disadvantaged and/or vulnerable populations. While proposals that include exchanges outside of Pakistan are welcome, proposals with the majority of activities conducted in Pakistan will be given preference. We encourage recipient organizations to include links to American businesses to promote the growth of U.S.-Pakistan economic ties when possible. We welcome proposals from qualified organizations that have not received CAO funding in the past as well as existing and/or previous PAS grantees, including PAS and U.S. Department of State University Partnership participants, and from members of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). Note: While proposals may address multiple project objectives; they should focus activities primarily in one of the following four (4) project areas, and indicate which one. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-18-AW-006-02012018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cultural Affairs – Pakistani Partnerships |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 04, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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, U.S. and Pakistani universities, and U.S. state and local governments with relevant programming experience are encouraged to apply. Any relevant experience must 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: | CAO Islamabad’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to further contributions to economic growth and development of human and government capacity in Pakistan, while developing people-to-people ties and increasing understanding of and support for U.S.-Pakistan relations and American values and policy among the Pakistani public. Programming funded under this NOFO will help to strengthen ties between the United States and Pakistan through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. To that end, all programs must include American content and/or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals must contain a clear plan to measure and evaluate the impact of the program. Preference will be given to proposals that target audiences outside the urban centers of Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar and socio-economically disadvantaged and/or vulnerable populations. While proposals that include exchanges outside of Pakistan are welcome, proposals with the majority of activities conducted in Pakistan will be given preference. We encourage recipient organizations to include links to American businesses to promote the growth of U.S.-Pakistan economic ties when possible. We welcome proposals from qualified organizations that have not received CAO funding in the past as well as existing and/or previous PAS grantees, including PAS and U.S. Department of State University Partnership participants, and from members of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). Note: While proposals may address multiple project objectives; they should focus activities primarily in one of the following four (4) project areas, and indicate which one. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 300406 Full Announcement-Announcement & Attachments -> CAO Pakistani Partnerships NOFO Education General Grantee ME Tool.pdf
Folder 300406 Full Announcement-Announcement & Attachments -> CAO Pakistani Partnerships NOFO Education STEM Grantee ME Tool.pdf
Folder 300406 Full Announcement-Announcement & Attachments -> 01. Application Summary Coversheet – TEMPLATE – EDIT WITH PAULA.pdf
Folder 300406 Full Announcement-Announcement & Attachments -> 02. Applicant Organization Survey – TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 300406 Full Announcement-Announcement & Attachments -> FINAL REV CAO-Pakistani Partnerships NOFO FY2018.pdf
Folder 300406 Full Announcement-Announcement & Attachments -> CAO-Pakistani Partnerships NOFO Competitive Economic Systems Grantee ME Tool.pdf
Folder 300406 Full Announcement-Announcement & Attachments -> CAO Pakistani Partnerships NOFO Human Rights Grantee ME Tool.pdf
Folder 300406 Full Announcement-Announcement & Attachments -> SF-424.pdf
Folder 300406 Full Announcement-Announcement & Attachments -> 04. PAS Budget Narrative Sample Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage Program Specialist 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 | SCAISB-18-AW-006 | CAO Pakistani Partnerships | PKG00237986 | Feb 01, 2018 | Apr 11, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
300406 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
300406 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
300406 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
300406 SF424A-1.0.pdf
300406 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
300406 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
300406 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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