This grant, facilitated by the Centers for Advance Studies (CAS), aims to support the establishment and advancement of specialized research initiatives. Its primary purpose is to foster environments conducive to groundbreaking studies, encourage innovative approaches to complex challenges, and facilitate the creation of new knowledge across diverse academic disciplines. The funding empowers researchers and institutions engaged in advanced academic pursuits, providing them with essential resources to conduct high-impact projects. This initiative seeks to promote intellectual growth, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen overall academic excellence, contributing significantly to advancements within critical fields and the broader intellectual landscape.
Opportunity ID: 213653
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-391-13-000005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Centers for Advance Studies (CAS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | The overall goal is to substantially improve higher education’s ability to find innovative solutions to some of Pakistan’s greatest development challenges through applied research; graduates who are better prepared to meet the needs of industry, government and their communities; and leadership in policy dialogue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 04, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. and Non-U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, Colleges and Universities, and For-profit Organizations subject to the conditions of this solicitation for the “Centers of Advance Studies (CAS)” project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pakistan USAID-Islamabad |
| Description: | Centers for Advance Studies (CAS) |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
MOHAMMAD HUMAYUN
ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Phone 92-51-208-1270 Email:shumayun@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this amendment is to make certain changes in the Request for Applications which clarify submission requirements and provide answers to questions received. | Jan 28, 2013 | |
| Attach Complete RFA. | Jan 28, 2013 | |
| Jan 04, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-391-13-000005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Centers for Advance Studies (CAS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | The overall goal is to substantially improve higher education’s ability to find innovative solutions to some of Pakistan’s greatest development challenges through applied research; graduates who are better prepared to meet the needs of industry, government and their communities; and leadership in policy dialogue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 04, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. and Non-U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, Colleges and Universities, and For-profit Organizations subject to the conditions of this solicitation for the “Centers of Advance Studies (CAS)” project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pakistan USAID-Islamabad |
| Description: | Centers for Advance Studies (CAS) |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
MOHAMMAD HUMAYUN
ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Phone 92-51-208-1270 Email:shumayun@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-391-13-000005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Centers for Advance Studies (CAS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | The overall goal is to substantially improve higher education’s ability to find innovative solutions to some of Pakistan’s greatest development challenges through applied research; graduates who are better prepared to meet the needs of industry, government and their communities; and leadership in policy dialogue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 04, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. and Non-U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, Colleges and Universities, and For-profit Organizations subject to the conditions of this solicitation for the “Centers of Advance Studies (CAS)” project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pakistan USAID-Islamabad |
| Description: | Centers for Advance Studies (CAS) |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
MOHAMMAD HUMAYUN
ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Phone 92-51-208-1270 Email:shumayun@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-391-13-000005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Centers for Advance Studies (CAS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | The overall goal is to substantially improve higher education’s ability to find innovative solutions to some of Pakistan’s greatest development challenges through applied research; graduates who are better prepared to meet the needs of industry, government and their communities; and leadership in policy dialogue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 04, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. and Non-U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, Colleges and Universities, and For-profit Organizations subject to the conditions of this solicitation for the “Centers of Advance Studies (CAS)” project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pakistan USAID-Islamabad |
| Description: | Centers for Advance Studies (CAS) |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
MOHAMMAD HUMAYUN
ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Phone 92-51-208-1270 Email:shumayun@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 213653 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-391-13-000005_cas_01-04-13.pdf
Folder 213653 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 1 1 -> amendment no.1_rfa-391-13-00005 cas.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | MOHAMMAD HUMAYUN ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST Phone 92-51-208-1270 Email: shumayun@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00162171 | Feb 20, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
213653 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
213653 SF424D-1.1.pdf
213653 SF424C-1.0.pdf
213653 SF424B-1.1.pdf
213653 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
213653 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf