The Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan is offering a grant to support entrepreneurship programs. The grant aims to strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan, create a sustainable community for entrepreneurs, and enhance local organizations’ capacity through leadership development, training, and mentoring activities, with a focus on women and youth entrepreneurs. Eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals to foster connections between U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs, ultimately boosting job creation, income growth, innovation, and economic opportunity. Deadline for submissions is March 6, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 269963
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-003-12012014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Entrepreneurship Programs |
| 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: | 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 9 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 01, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONEligible ApplicantsThis funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, or commercial firms; and U.S. State or local governments, or U.S. federally recognized Indian tribal governments with at least two years of related programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals 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 entrepreneurship programs in Pakistan that connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs.The U.S. Embassy is a strong supporter of economic programming that connects U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs, boost incomes, spur innovation, and expand economic opportunity.The goals of this funding opportunity are to:1. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. Specifically, the creation or enhancement of a network of support to create a sustainable community for entrepreneurs that facilitates communication and linkages with other local and international entrepreneurs to share lessons learned and other resources for success.2. Strengthen local organizations capacity through leadership development, training, and mentoring activities for Pakistani entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, so they can break into markets or scale businesses. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Because of reduced access to www.grants.gov and SAMS during the past two weeks, in addition to other impediments to the timely submission of applications, the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Islamabad, has extended the deadline for applications under funding opportunity Entrepreneurship Programs # SCA-ISB-15-AW-003-12012014 to allow an additional two weeks. The new deadline is March 6, 2015. There will be no further extensions past this date for any reason; early submission of applications is encouraged. | Feb 20, 2015 | |
| NEW DEADLINE: Because of reduced access to www.grants.gov and SAMS during the past two weeks, in addition to other impediments to the timely submission of applications, the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Islamabad, has extended the deadline for applications under funding opportunity Entrepreneurship Programs # SCA-ISB-15-AW-003-12012014 to allow an additional two weeks. The new deadline is March 6, 2015. There will be no further extensions past this date for any reason; early submission of applications is encouraged. | Feb 20, 2015 | |
| The expected number of awards is one to six. | Feb 20, 2015 | |
| Grants.gov is implementing release v14.0 of their application on the weekend of February 14-17, 2015. To complete this maintenance Grants.gov will be unavailable during this window: – Production System will go Off-line Saturday February 14, 2015 at 12:01 a.m. EDT – Production System will go On-line Tuesday February 17, 2015 at 6:00 a.m. EDT The application deadline for the Entrepreneurship Programs funding opportunity has been changed. The new deadline is Friday, February 20, 2015, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. |
Feb 18, 2015 | |
| Grants.gov is implementing release v14.0 of their application on the weekend of February 14-17, 2015. To complete this maintenance Grants.gov will be unavailable during this window: – Production System will go Off-line Saturday February 14, 2015 at 12:01 a.m. EDT – Production System will go On-line Tuesday February 17, 2015 at 6:00 a.m. EDT The application deadline for the Entrepreneurship Programs funding opportunity has been changed. The new deadline is Friday, February 20, 2015, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. |
Feb 04, 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 04, 2015 | |
| Eligibility requirements were amended to include U.S. state and local governments. | Jan 14, 2015 | |
| The close date was delayed by one day because February 16 had reached the limit for closings. | Dec 04, 2014 | |
| Dec 01, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-003-12012014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Entrepreneurship Programs |
| 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: | 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 9 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 01, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONEligible ApplicantsThis funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, or commercial firms; and U.S. State or local governments, or U.S. federally recognized Indian tribal governments with at least two years of related programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals 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 entrepreneurship programs in Pakistan that connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs.The U.S. Embassy is a strong supporter of economic programming that connects U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs, boost incomes, spur innovation, and expand economic opportunity.The goals of this funding opportunity are to:1. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. Specifically, the creation or enhancement of a network of support to create a sustainable community for entrepreneurs that facilitates communication and linkages with other local and international entrepreneurs to share lessons learned and other resources for success.2. Strengthen local organizations capacity through leadership development, training, and mentoring activities for Pakistani entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, so they can break into markets or scale businesses. |
| 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 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-003-12012014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Entrepreneurship Programs |
| 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: | 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 8 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONEligible ApplicantsThis funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, or commercial firms; and U.S. State or local governments, or U.S. federally recognized Indian tribal governments with at least two years of related programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals 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 entrepreneurship programs in Pakistan that connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs.The U.S. Embassy is a strong supporter of economic programming that connects U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs, boost incomes, spur innovation, and expand economic opportunity.The goals of this funding opportunity are to:1. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. Specifically, the creation or enhancement of a network of support to create a sustainable community for entrepreneurs that facilitates communication and linkages with other local and international entrepreneurs to share lessons learned and other resources for success.2. Strengthen local organizations capacity through leadership development, training, and mentoring activities for Pakistani entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, so they can break into markets or scale businesses. |
| 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 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-003-12012014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Entrepreneurship Programs |
| 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: | 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 7 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONEligible ApplicantsThis funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, or commercial firms; and U.S. State or local governments, or U.S. federally recognized Indian tribal governments with at least two years of related programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals 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 entrepreneurship programs in Pakistan that connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs.The U.S. Embassy is a strong supporter of economic programming that connects U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs, boost incomes, spur innovation, and expand economic opportunity.The goals of this funding opportunity are to:1. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. Specifically, the creation or enhancement of a network of support to create a sustainable community for entrepreneurs that facilitates communication and linkages with other local and international entrepreneurs to share lessons learned and other resources for success.2. Strengthen local organizations capacity through leadership development, training, and mentoring activities for Pakistani entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, so they can break into markets or scale businesses. |
| 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 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-003-12012014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Entrepreneurship Programs |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Eligible Applicants This funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, or commercial firms; and U.S. State or local governments, or U.S. federally recognized Indian tribal governments with at least two years of related programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals 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 entrepreneurship programs in Pakistan that connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs.The U.S. Embassy is a strong supporter of economic programming that connects U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs, boost incomes, spur innovation, and expand economic opportunity.The goals of this funding opportunity are to:1. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. Specifically, the creation or enhancement of a network of support to create a sustainable community for entrepreneurs that facilitates communication and linkages with other local and international entrepreneurs to share lessons learned and other resources for success.2. Strengthen local organizations capacity through leadership development, training, and mentoring activities for Pakistani entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, so they can break into markets or scale businesses. |
| 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 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-003-12012014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Entrepreneurship Programs |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 04, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Eligible Applicants This funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, or commercial firms; and U.S. State or local governments, or U.S. federally recognized Indian tribal governments with at least two years of related programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals 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 entrepreneurship programs in Pakistan that connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs.The U.S. Embassy is a strong supporter of economic programming that connects U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs, boost incomes, spur innovation, and expand economic opportunity.The goals of this funding opportunity are to:1. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. Specifically, the creation or enhancement of a network of support to create a sustainable community for entrepreneurs that facilitates communication and linkages with other local and international entrepreneurs to share lessons learned and other resources for success.2. Strengthen local organizations capacity through leadership development, training, and mentoring activities for Pakistani entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, so they can break into markets or scale businesses. |
| 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 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCA-ISB-15-AW-003-12012014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Entrepreneurship Programs |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 04, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Eligible Applicants This funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, or commercial firms; and U.S. State or local governments, or U.S. federally recognized Indian tribal governments with at least two years of related programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals 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 entrepreneurship programs in Pakistan that connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs.The U.S. Embassy is a strong supporter of economic programming that connects U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs, boost incomes, spur innovation, and expand economic opportunity.The goals of this funding opportunity are to:1. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. Specifically, the creation or enhancement of a network of support to create a sustainable community for entrepreneurs that facilitates communication and linkages with other local and international entrepreneurs to share lessons learned and other resources for success.2. Strengthen local organizations capacity through leadership development, training, and mentoring activities for Pakistani entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, so they can break into markets or scale businesses. |
| 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-003-12012014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Entrepreneurship Programs |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Eligible Applicants This funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, or commercial firms; and U.S. State or local governments, or U.S. federally recognized Indian tribal governments with at least two years of related programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals 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 entrepreneurship programs in Pakistan that connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs.The U.S. Embassy is a strong supporter of economic programming that connects U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs, boost incomes, spur innovation, and expand economic opportunity.The goals of this funding opportunity are to:1. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. Specifically, the creation or enhancement of a network of support to create a sustainable community for entrepreneurs that facilitates communication and linkages with other local and international entrepreneurs to share lessons learned and other resources for success.2. Strengthen local organizations capacity through leadership development, training, and mentoring activities for Pakistani entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, so they can break into markets or scale businesses. |
| 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-003-12012014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Entrepreneurship Programs |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 04, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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, educational institutions, or commercial firms with at least two years of related programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals 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 entrepreneurship programs in Pakistan that connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs.The U.S. Embassy is a strong supporter of economic programming that connects U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs, boost incomes, spur innovation, and expand economic opportunity.The goals of this funding opportunity are to:1. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. Specifically, the creation or enhancement of a network of support to create a sustainable community for entrepreneurs that facilitates communication and linkages with other local and international entrepreneurs to share lessons learned and other resources for success.2. Strengthen local organizations capacity through leadership development, training, and mentoring activities for Pakistani entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, so they can break into markets or scale businesses. |
| 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-003-12012014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Entrepreneurship Programs |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 01, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| 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, educational institutions, or commercial firms with at least two years of related programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. Individuals 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 entrepreneurship programs in Pakistan that connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. The U.S. Embassy is a strong supporter of economic programming that connects U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs, boost incomes, spur innovation, and expand economic opportunity. The goals of this funding opportunity are to: 1. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. Specifically, the creation or enhancement of a network of support to create a sustainable community for entrepreneurs that facilitates communication and linkages with other local and international entrepreneurs to share lessons learned and other resources for success. 2. Strengthen local organizations capacity through leadership development, training, and mentoring activities for Pakistani entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, so they can break into markets or scale businesses. |
| 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 269963 Full Announcement-1 -> optional pre-submission checklist (optional).pdf
Folder 269963 Full Announcement-1 -> budget narrative sample template (required).pdf
Folder 269963 Full Announcement-1 -> organization information (required).pdf
Folder 269963 Full Announcement-1 -> pas application cover sheet (required).pdf
Folder 269963 Full Announcement-1 -> 03 – entrepreneurship programs final .pdf
Folder 269963 Full Announcement-1 -> suggested grant application format (optional).pdf
Folder 269963 Full Announcement-2 -> q&a #1 entrepreneurship programs.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-003 | Entrepreneurship | PKG00210322 | Dec 01, 2014 | Mar 06, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
269963 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
269963 Budget-1.1.pdf
269963 Project-1.1.pdf
269963 SF424A-1.0.pdf
269963 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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