The Embassy of the United States in Islamabad is offering grants through a Notice of Funding Opportunity to organizations in Pakistan focusing on empowering women and girls. The grants aim to support initiatives promoting women’s social and economic development, gender equality in peace and security building, eradication of gender-based violence, and enhancing women’s participation in civic and political spheres. The goal is to advance women’s empowerment in various activity areas to foster economic growth, stronger communities, and overall societal progress. Deadline for proposals is March 02, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 270542
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-004-12152014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Womens Empowerment Programs |
| 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 Programs |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 23, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 01, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with at least two years of programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply for this opportunity, please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS Islamabad invites all eligible organizations (see Section C for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for a Grant or Cooperative Agreement to support activities focused on the empowerment of women and girls. Proposals should advance the empowerment of women and girls through one of the activity areas specified in this NOFO.
This NOFO aims to support the Department of States initiatives to promote womens social and economic development, integrate women into peace and security building, address and prevent gender-based violence, and ensure womens full participation in civic and political life. Research shows that progress in womens employment, health, and education can lead to greater economic growth and stronger communities. Countries are more peaceful and prosperous when women are afforded full and equal rights and opportunity. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| See page 7 of the Announcement, 4. Proposal, for a revised description of the proposal and attachments. | Feb 23, 2015 | |
| To meet regulatory requirements, a paragraph was added to the executive summary of the Announcment and Application Instructions to cite the legislative authority for the use of these funds; also, an address was provided where one can write to obtain paper copies of the application forms. No substantive changes were made to this funding opportunity. | Feb 23, 2015 | |
| Correction of www.grants.gov error. | Jan 14, 2015 | |
| Dec 16, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-004-12152014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Womens Empowerment Programs |
| 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 Programs |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 23, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 01, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with at least two years of programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply for this opportunity, please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS Islamabad invites all eligible organizations (see Section C for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for a Grant or Cooperative Agreement to support activities focused on the empowerment of women and girls. Proposals should advance the empowerment of women and girls through one of the activity areas specified in this NOFO.
This NOFO aims to support the Department of States initiatives to promote womens social and economic development, integrate women into peace and security building, address and prevent gender-based violence, and ensure womens full participation in civic and political life. Research shows that progress in womens employment, health, and education can lead to greater economic growth and stronger communities. Countries are more peaceful and prosperous when women are afforded full and equal rights and opportunity. |
| 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 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-004-12152014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Womens Empowerment Programs |
| 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 Programs |
| 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: | Feb 23, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 01, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with at least two years of programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply for this opportunity, please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS Islamabad invites all eligible organizations (see Section C for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for a Grant or Cooperative Agreement to support activities focused on the empowerment of women and girls. Proposals should advance the empowerment of women and girls through one of the activity areas specified in this NOFO.
This NOFO aims to support the Department of States initiatives to promote womens social and economic development, integrate women into peace and security building, address and prevent gender-based violence, and ensure womens full participation in civic and political life. Research shows that progress in womens employment, health, and education can lead to greater economic growth and stronger communities. Countries are more peaceful and prosperous when women are afforded full and equal rights and opportunity. |
| 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: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-004-12152014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Womens Empowerment Programs |
| 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 Programs |
| 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: | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 01, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with at least two years of programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply for this opportunity, please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS Islamabad invites all eligible organizations (see Section C for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for a Grant or Cooperative Agreement to support activities focused on the empowerment of women and girls. Proposals should advance the empowerment of women and girls through one of the activity areas specified in this NOFO.
This NOFO aims to support the Department of States initiatives to promote womens social and economic development, integrate women into peace and security building, address and prevent gender-based violence, and ensure womens full participation in civic and political life. Research shows that progress in womens employment, health, and education can lead to greater economic growth and stronger communities. Countries are more peaceful and prosperous when women are afforded full and equal rights and opportunity. |
| 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: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-004-12152014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women?s Empowerment Programs |
| 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 Programs |
| 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: | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 01, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with at least two years of programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply for this opportunity, please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS Islamabad invites all eligible organizations (see Section C for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for a Grant or Cooperative Agreement to support activities focused on the empowerment of women and girls. Proposals should advance the empowerment of women and girls through one of the activity areas specified in this NOFO.
This NOFO aims to support the Department of States initiatives to promote womens social and economic development, integrate women into peace and security building, address and prevent gender-based violence, and ensure womens full participation in civic and political life. Research shows that progress in womens employment, health, and education can lead to greater economic growth and stronger communities. Countries are more peaceful and prosperous when women are afforded full and equal rights and opportunity. |
| 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 270542 Full Announcement-1 -> optional pre-submission checklist (optional).pdf
Folder 270542 Full Announcement-1 -> budget narrative sample template (required).pdf
Folder 270542 Full Announcement-1 -> organization information (required).pdf
Folder 270542 Full Announcement-1 -> pas application cover sheet (required).pdf
Folder 270542 Full Announcement-1 -> 04 – women’s empowerment programs final.pdf
Folder 270542 Full Announcement-1 -> suggested grant application format (optional).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 | 15-AW-004 | Women’s Empowerment | PKG00210815 | Dec 16, 2014 | Mar 02, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
270542 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
270542 Budget-1.1.pdf
270542 Project-1.1.pdf
270542 SF424A-1.0.pdf
270542 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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