The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Islamabad is offering an assistance award through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This grant is for implementing a program that strengthens linkages and increases collaboration between U.S. and Pakistani Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The primary purpose is to foster deeper university partnerships. Competitive proposals should focus on two key areas: firstly, building robust linkages between U.S. and Pakistani universities via joint research initiatives and publications. Secondly, the grant aims to enhance the institutional capacities of Pakistani universities, enabling them to effectively partner with their U.S. counterparts. This opportunity seeks to promote academic exchange and cooperative endeavors.
Opportunity ID: 352318
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-24-AW-019-02132024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening U.S.-Pakistan University Partnerships |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply:
•Public and private educational institutions For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Islamabad announces an open competition for one assistance award through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The grantee will implement a program which strengthens linkages and increases collaboration between U.S. and Pakistani Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Competitive proposals should aim to (1) build linkages between U.S. and Pakistani universities through joint research and publications (themes listed below) and/or (2) strengthen the institutional capacities of Pakistan universities to partner with U.S. counterparts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 352318 Full Announcement-Strengthening US-PAK Uni Part -> 04. Attachment 4 – Budget Narrative Sample Template.pdf
Folder 352318 Full Announcement-Strengthening US-PAK Uni Part -> 03. Attachment 3 – Template – M&E PMP (Excel version).pdf
Folder 352318 Full Announcement-Strengthening US-PAK Uni Part -> 04. Attachment 4 – Budget Category Descriptions Guide.pdf
Folder 352318 Full Announcement-Strengthening US-PAK Uni Part -> 19. DOS – Mission Pakistan – PE – Strengthening U.S.-Pakistan University Partnerships.pdf
Folder 352318 Full Announcement-Strengthening US-PAK Uni Part -> 01. Attachment 1 – SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
Folder 352318 Full Announcement-Strengthening US-PAK Uni Part -> 02. Attachment 2 – Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.pdf
Folder 352318 Full Announcement-Strengthening US-PAK Uni Part -> 03. Attachment 3.1 – Instructions – PMP Template.pdf
Folder 352318 Full Announcement-Strengthening US-PAK Uni Part -> 01. Attachment 1b – SF424B-V1.1.pdf
Folder 352318 Full Announcement-Strengthening US-PAK Uni Part -> 03. Attachment 3 – Template – M&E PMP (Word version).pdf
Folder 352318 Full Announcement-Strengthening US-PAK Uni Part -> 01. Attachment 1a – SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy 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-24-AW-019-02132024 | Strengthening U.S.-Pakistan University Partnerships | PKG00284829 | Feb 13, 2024 | Apr 16, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352318 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352318 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352318 SF424B-1.1.pdf
352318 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352318 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352318 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352318 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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