This grant, from the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad’s Public Affairs Section, invites U.S. four-year colleges and universities to partner with the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. The grant’s purpose is to establish a cooperative agreement in Applied Linguistics, focusing on English language skills. Key objectives include collaborative research, curriculum development, faculty exchanges (one month or semester preferred), long-distance teaching, and resource sharing. Proposals should demonstrate cost-effective strategies addressing UAKJ’s needs, enhancing capacity building, and promoting professional development. The project aims for a 36-month implementation period, fostering international education and research goals for both institutions.
Opportunity ID: 221833
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-045-SCA-02082013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership in Applied Linguistics with the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan |
| 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 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 29, 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. • The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in Applied Linguistics. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad 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 Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan in Applied Linguistics with an emphasis on English Language skills. 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 Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, faculty exchange, long distance teaching via internet/DVC and sharing of resources. Shared resources identified by the University include: access to published and online journals. Faculty exchange programs of one month or one semester are preferred by the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. 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 Azad Jammu and Kashmir 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. A successful proposal will address needs of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, through a cost-effective project that includes collaborative research, curriculum reform/development, faculty exchange, capacity building, and professional development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist
Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The deadline for applications was moved from March 29 to April 29, 2013. | Mar 25, 2013 | |
| Mar 25, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-045-SCA-02082013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership in Applied Linguistics with the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan |
| 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 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 29, 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. • The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in Applied Linguistics. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad 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 Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan in Applied Linguistics with an emphasis on English Language skills. 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 Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, faculty exchange, long distance teaching via internet/DVC and sharing of resources. Shared resources identified by the University include: access to published and online journals. Faculty exchange programs of one month or one semester are preferred by the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. 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 Azad Jammu and Kashmir 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. A successful proposal will address needs of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, through a cost-effective project that includes collaborative research, curriculum reform/development, faculty exchange, capacity building, and professional development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist
Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-045-SCA-02082013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership in Applied Linguistics with the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan |
| 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 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 28, 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. • The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in Applied Linguistics. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad 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 Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan in Applied Linguistics with an emphasis on English Language skills. 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 Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, faculty exchange, long distance teaching via internet/DVC and sharing of resources. Shared resources identified by the University include: access to published and online journals. Faculty exchange programs of one month or one semester are preferred by the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. 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 Azad Jammu and Kashmir 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.
A successful proposal will address needs of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, through a cost-effective project that includes collaborative research, curriculum reform/development, faculty exchange, capacity building, and professional development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist
Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 221833 Full Announcement-1 -> education system comparison.pdf
Folder 221833 Full Announcement-1 -> final uajk linguistics rfp.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage, Program Specialist Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State 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 | PKG00165850 | Feb 21, 2013 | Apr 29, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
221833 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
221833 Budget-1.1.pdf
221833 Project-1.1.pdf
221833 SF424A-1.0.pdf
221833 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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