This grant, offered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and U.S. Consulate General in Karachi, seeks to establish a University Partnership. This cooperative agreement targets accredited U.S. four-year colleges or universities to partner with the University of Karachi in Public Policy and Public Administration. The purpose is to foster collaborative research, curriculum development, and faculty/student exchange programs, with a preference for one-semester faculty and one-month graduate student exchanges. Eligible 501(c)(3) U.S. institutions should submit innovative proposals outlining objectives and a clear 36-month implementation plan, in consultation with the University of Karachi.
Opportunity ID: 221301
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-049-SCA-02202013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership with University of Karachi in Karachi, Pakistan in Public Policy and Public Administration |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $750,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be an accredited four-year U.S college or university. Knowledge of working conditions in Pakistan can be important for a successful proposal and project. Universities that do not have experience in Pakistan are encouraged to discuss or partner with universities that have experience in-country. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the U.S. and the University of Karachi in Public Policy and Public Administration. Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in partnership with the University of Karachi. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, and faculty and student exchange. Faculty exchange programs of one semester and graduate student exchange programs of one month are preferred by the University of Karachi. The means of achieving these objectives is purposefully left broad to encourage the submission of innovative proposals tailored to the international education and research goals of both institutions. Applicants should consult the University of Karachi when developing their proposal. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period should be 36 months. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Coordinator, 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 deadline was extended from April 3 to April 24, 2013. | Mar 26, 2013 | |
| Mar 26, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-049-SCA-02202013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership with University of Karachi in Karachi, Pakistan in Public Policy and Public Administration |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $750,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be an accredited four-year U.S college or university. Knowledge of working conditions in Pakistan can be important for a successful proposal and project. Universities that do not have experience in Pakistan are encouraged to discuss or partner with universities that have experience in-country. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the U.S. and the University of Karachi in Public Policy and Public Administration. Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in partnership with the University of Karachi. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, and faculty and student exchange. Faculty exchange programs of one semester and graduate student exchange programs of one month are preferred by the University of Karachi. The means of achieving these objectives is purposefully left broad to encourage the submission of innovative proposals tailored to the international education and research goals of both institutions. Applicants should consult the University of Karachi when developing their proposal. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period should be 36 months. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Coordinator, 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: | SCAPPD-13-CA-049-SCA-02202013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership with University of Karachi in Karachi, Pakistan in Public Policy and Public Administration |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $750,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be an accredited four-year U.S college or university. Knowledge of working conditions in Pakistan can be important for a successful proposal and project. Universities that do not have experience in Pakistan are encouraged to discuss or partner with universities that have experience in-country. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the U.S. and the University of Karachi in Public Policy and Public Administration. Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in partnership with the University of Karachi. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, and faculty and student exchange. Faculty exchange programs of one semester and graduate student exchange programs of one month are preferred by the University of Karachi. The means of achieving these objectives is purposefully left broad to encourage the submission of innovative proposals tailored to the international education and research goals of both institutions. Applicants should consult the University of Karachi when developing their proposal. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period should be 36 months. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Coordinator, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 221301 Full Announcement-1 -> final uk public admin rfp.pdf
Folder 221301 Full Announcement-1 -> education system comparison.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Coordinator, 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 | PKG00165310 | Feb 20, 2013 | Apr 24, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
221301 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
221301 Budget-1.1.pdf
221301 Project-1.1.pdf
221301 SF424A-1.0.pdf
221301 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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