The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is offering grants for the U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program. This initiative aims to strengthen U.S.-Pakistan ties and foster peace by bringing together young professionals (ages 20-35) from both countries. The program focuses on developing cross-cultural relationships and enhancing professional skills. ECA seeks proposals for two distinct projects. One project, “Professional Partnerships: Journalism,” will provide skill development and U.S.-based internships for Pakistani journalists. The second, “Professional Partnerships: Public Administration,” will explore professional skills and offer internships for Pakistani public administration professionals. Approximately $3.7 million is available, with two grants anticipated, one for each specialized topic.
Opportunity ID: 52693
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-EUR-SCA-10-32 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | In his December 1, 2009, speech in West Point, New York, President Obama said that a new diplomatic initiative in Pakistan would be part of the U.S. strategy to bring peace and stability in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region. As part of this initiative, ECA is seeking proposals for a new two-part program, called The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program. This program will bring young professionals (ages 20-35) from the two countries together to develop cross cultural relationships and develop professional skills that will positively impact people‟s lives and will result in stronger ties between the two nations. ECA is seeking proposals from qualified applicants for two separate programs. The Bureau expects funding in the amount of approximately $3,700,000 to be available for these programs and expects to award a total of two grants in this competition, one for each topic. The first project – Professional Partnerships: Journalism – will involve Pakistani and American journalists in a program designed to demonstrate journalism skills, offer professional development opportunities, and offer internships at U.S-based media outlets for Pakistani journalists. The second project – Professional Partnerships: Public Administration will examine the skills employed by American and Pakistani public administration professionals at the national, regional, and local levels. This program will include internships for Pakistani professionals with U.S.-based professionals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 52693 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp pakistan 02-05-10 edited.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Program Specialist Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | ECA-PE-C-EUR-SCA-10-32 | The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program | PKG00017110 | Mar 11, 2010 | Apr 09, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
52693 SF424-2.0.pdf
52693 Budget-1.1.pdf
52693 Project-1.1.pdf
52693 SF424A-1.0.pdf
52693 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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