The U.S. Consulate General Public Affairs Section in Lahore is offering a grant for its Women Entrepreneurs Program. This grant aims to support initiatives that empower women entrepreneurs and contribute to public diplomacy efforts. The program seeks proposals from legally recognized non-profit and non-governmental organizations that meet U.S. and Pakistani technical and legal requirements. This grant is for the purpose of developing and implementing impactful public diplomacy programs focused on fostering female entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals that align with the program’s objectives. The closing date for proposals is March 31, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 331179
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-21-AW-014-01282021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women Entrepreneurs Program |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 02, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $175,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to international non-profit and for-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award or sub-contract with other entities, but only one organization can be the prime recipient of the award. Pakistan government entities are not eligible to apply. When sub-awarding or sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. The applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status or proof of for-profit registration/business license with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c) (3) status, Pakistan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status or for-profit license will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. U.S.-based or registered organizations should provide proof of registration to operate in Pakistan or have a documented agreement with a partner organization registered to operate in Pakistan. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: |
The U.S. Consulate General Public Affairs Section in Lahore is soliciting proposals for a grant/cooperative agreement that meets the specifications stated below. The implementer will be a legally recognized non-profit and non-governmental organization, that meet the U.S. and Pakistani technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at https://pk.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/lahore/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Revised the eligibility information to include "the eligibility is open to for-profit organizations…" | Mar 02, 2021 | |
| Jan 28, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-21-AW-014-01282021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women Entrepreneurs Program |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 02, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $175,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to international non-profit and for-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award or sub-contract with other entities, but only one organization can be the prime recipient of the award. Pakistan government entities are not eligible to apply. When sub-awarding or sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. The applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status or proof of for-profit registration/business license with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c) (3) status, Pakistan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status or for-profit license will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. U.S.-based or registered organizations should provide proof of registration to operate in Pakistan or have a documented agreement with a partner organization registered to operate in Pakistan. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: |
The U.S. Consulate General Public Affairs Section in Lahore is soliciting proposals for a grant/cooperative agreement that meets the specifications stated below. The implementer will be a legally recognized non-profit and non-governmental organization, that meet the U.S. and Pakistani technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at https://pk.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/lahore/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-21-AW-014-01282021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women Entrepreneurs Program |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $175,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to international non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award or sub-contract with other entities, but only one non-profit organization can be the prime recipient of the award. Pakistan government entities are not eligible to apply. For-profit entitles are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding or sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. The applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c) (3) status, Pakistan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. U.S.-based or registered organizations should provide proof of registration to operate in Pakistan or have a documented agreement with a partner organization registered to operate in Pakistan. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: |
The U.S. Consulate General Public Affairs Section in Lahore is soliciting proposals for a grant/cooperative agreement that meets the specifications stated below. The implementer will be a legally recognized non-profit and non-governmental organization, that meet the U.S. and Pakistani technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at https://pk.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/lahore/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 331179 Full Announcement-Women Entrepreneurs Program -> 04. Attachment 4 – Budget Narrative – Template.pdf
Folder 331179 Full Announcement-Women Entrepreneurs Program -> 05. Attachment 5 – SF424.pdf
Folder 331179 Full Announcement-Women Entrepreneurs Program -> 02. Attachment 2 – Applicant Organizational Information Sheet – Template.pdf
Folder 331179 Full Announcement-Women Entrepreneurs Program -> 05. Attachment 5.2 – SF424B.pdf
Folder 331179 Full Announcement-Women Entrepreneurs Program -> 05. Attachment 5.1 – SF424A.pdf
Folder 331179 Full Announcement-Women Entrepreneurs Program -> 014. DOS – Mission Pakistan – CGL – Women Entrepreneurs Program – Revised AF03022021.pdf
Folder 331179 Full Announcement-Women Entrepreneurs Program -> 01. Attachment 1 – Application Summary Coversheet – Template.pdf
Folder 331179 Full Announcement-Women Entrepreneurs Program -> 03. Attachment 3 – M&E PMP – Template (insert grantee name).pdf
Folder 331179 Full Announcement-Women Entrepreneurs Program -> 03. Attachment 3.1 – M&E PMP – Instructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team Email: PakistanGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | SCAISB-21-AW-014-01282021 | Women Entrepreneurs Program | PKG00265247 | Jan 28, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331179 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
331179 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331179 SF424B-1.1.pdf
331179 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331179 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331179 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
331179 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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