The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is offering a grant to registered NGOs to coordinate logistics for establishing and managing American Spaces in Pakistan like Lincoln Corners and American Centers. These spaces serve as information venues promoting American ideas of democracy and education to strengthen civil society. The grant will cover all logistical costs, including materials, furnishings, books, salaries, and operating expenses. The aim is to maintain dialogue and foster understanding by building bridges between nations. Deadline: Aug 23, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 237846
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SCAPPD-SPK33013CA123-07172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Management and Establishment of Lincoln Corners and American Centers in Pakistan |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | Public Diplomacy support services |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Aug 09, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | The U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section encourages applications from all 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. A copy of the organizations registration should be provided with the proposal application. 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:: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad announces an open competition for registered NGOs for a cooperative agreement to coordinate logistics associated with establishing and administering American Spaces in Pakistan during the period of September 23, 2013 to September 30, 2015. American Spaces are information and program venues located throughout Pakistan, called either Lincoln Corners or American Centers. Lincoln Corners are situated in non-U.S. government sites in partnership with Pakistani institutions. There are currently 13 Lincoln Corners in Pakistan and one other may be developed during the period. American Centers are wholly owned and operated U.S. government locations. One may be developed during the period.American Spaces help maintain dialogue and build bridges of understanding, representing the nations longstanding commitment to share the American ideas and values of democracy and education to strengthen civil society. They operate like a hybrid of a library, internet café, and community center. The budget available for this program will support all logistical costs, including materials, hardware, furnishings, renovation costs, books, salaries, some utilities, and all operating expenses. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 4 | The deadline for applications has been extended from August 16 to August 23, 2013. | Aug 09, 2013 |
| Synopsis 3 | The deadline for applications has been extended from August 16 to August 23, 2013. | |
| Synopsis 2 | RFGP title correction | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00181160 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/PPD), U.S. Department of State, at DelageEM@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00181160 | Jul 17, 2013 | Aug 23, 2013 | View | Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/PPD), U.S. Department of State, at DelageEM@state.gov | Organization Applicants |