The U.S. Department of State, through its Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, offers this grant to support people-to-people activities across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This competition aims to advance a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia, linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade, and ideas, and to realize the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor’s potential. Proposals should build mutual understanding, fortify ties, and promote long-term cooperation. Priorities include fostering integration and prosperity through inter-country interaction, engaging youth, empowering women, and developing linkages between regional citizens and U.S. citizens to enhance understanding of American culture and institutions.
Opportunity ID: 237864
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-AW-150-SCA-07172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia |
| 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 program to support the development of long-term people-to-people ties |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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 accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); U.S. non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); and U.S. commercial firms. Eligibility for foreign institutions is limited to legally registered foreign non-profit organizations; foreign commercial firms; legally registered foreign colleges, universities, or other educational institutions; and public international institutions. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of Press and Public Diplomacy of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC announces an open competition for a grant to conduct people-to-people activities between any combination of two or more South and Central Asian nations of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance the vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade and ideas, and to help realize the potential of the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor to spur development, investment, trade and transit between the dynamic economies of South and Southeast Asia.The U.S. Department of State seeks innovative proposals that will build mutual understanding, fortify ties, and promote long-term cooperation among the people of South and Central Asia. Program objectives identified as priorities include: people-to-people interaction between two or more target countries that creates an environment conducive to integration and prosperity in South and Central Asia; focused engagement with youth and advancement of womens empowerment; and the development of linkages between citizens from the region and U.S. citizens that increase understanding of American culture and institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage in the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/PPD), U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20520
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Look under "Full Announcement" for conference call details. | Jul 23, 2013 | |
| The deadline for applications is August 16, 2013. The error on p.11 of the announcement and application instructions has been corrected. | Jul 23, 2013 | |
| Cost sharing required. | Jul 23, 2013 | |
| Jul 17, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-AW-150-SCA-07172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia |
| 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 program to support the development of long-term people-to-people ties |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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 accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); U.S. non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); and U.S. commercial firms. Eligibility for foreign institutions is limited to legally registered foreign non-profit organizations; foreign commercial firms; legally registered foreign colleges, universities, or other educational institutions; and public international institutions. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of Press and Public Diplomacy of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC announces an open competition for a grant to conduct people-to-people activities between any combination of two or more South and Central Asian nations of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance the vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade and ideas, and to help realize the potential of the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor to spur development, investment, trade and transit between the dynamic economies of South and Southeast Asia.The U.S. Department of State seeks innovative proposals that will build mutual understanding, fortify ties, and promote long-term cooperation among the people of South and Central Asia. Program objectives identified as priorities include: people-to-people interaction between two or more target countries that creates an environment conducive to integration and prosperity in South and Central Asia; focused engagement with youth and advancement of womens empowerment; and the development of linkages between citizens from the region and U.S. citizens that increase understanding of American culture and institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage in the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/PPD), U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20520
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-AW-150-SCA-07172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia |
| 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 program to support the development of long-term people-to-people ties |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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 accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); U.S. non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); and U.S. commercial firms. Eligibility for foreign institutions is limited to legally registered foreign non-profit organizations; foreign commercial firms; legally registered foreign colleges, universities, or other educational institutions; and public international institutions. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of Press and Public Diplomacy of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC announces an open competition for a grant to conduct people-to-people activities between any combination of two or more South and Central Asian nations of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance the vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade and ideas, and to help realize the potential of the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor to spur development, investment, trade and transit between the dynamic economies of South and Southeast Asia.The U.S. Department of State seeks innovative proposals that will build mutual understanding, fortify ties, and promote long-term cooperation among the people of South and Central Asia. Program objectives identified as priorities include: people-to-people interaction between two or more target countries that creates an environment conducive to integration and prosperity in South and Central Asia; focused engagement with youth and advancement of womens empowerment; and the development of linkages between citizens from the region and U.S. citizens that increase understanding of American culture and institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage in the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/PPD), U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20520
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-AW-150-SCA-07172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia |
| 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 program to support the development of long-term people-to-people ties |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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 accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); U.S. non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); and U.S. commercial firms. Eligibility for foreign institutions is limited to legally registered foreign non-profit organizations; foreign commercial firms; legally registered foreign colleges, universities, or other educational institutions; and public international institutions. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of Press and Public Diplomacy of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC announces an open competition for a grant to conduct people-to-people activities between any combination of two or more South and Central Asian nations of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance the vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade and ideas, and to help realize the potential of the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor to spur development, investment, trade and transit between the dynamic economies of South and Southeast Asia.The U.S. Department of State seeks innovative proposals that will build mutual understanding, fortify ties, and promote long-term cooperation among the people of South and Central Asia. Program objectives identified as priorities include: people-to-people interaction between two or more target countries that creates an environment conducive to integration and prosperity in South and Central Asia; focused engagement with youth and advancement of womens empowerment; and the development of linkages between citizens from the region and U.S. citizens that increase understanding of American culture and institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage in the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/PPD), U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20520
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-AW-150-SCA-07172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia |
| 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 program to support the development of long-term people-to-people ties |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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 accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); U.S. non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3); and U.S. commercial firms. Eligibility for foreign institutions is limited to legally registered foreign non-profit organizations; foreign commercial firms; legally registered foreign colleges, universities, or other educational institutions; and public international institutions. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of Press and Public Diplomacy of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC announces an open competition for a grant to conduct people-to-people activities between any combination of two or more South and Central Asian nations of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance the vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade and ideas, and to help realize the potential of the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor to spur development, investment, trade and transit between the dynamic economies of South and Southeast Asia. The U.S. Department of State seeks innovative proposals that will build mutual understanding, fortify ties, and promote long-term cooperation among the people of South and Central Asia. Program objectives identified as priorities include: people-to-people interaction between two or more target countries that creates an environment conducive to integration and prosperity in South and Central Asia; focused engagement with youth and advancement of womens empowerment; and the development of linkages between citizens from the region and U.S. citizens that increase understanding of American culture and institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage in the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/PPD), U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20520
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 237864 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013 rfp for scappd people to people activities final.pdf
Folder 237864 Other Supporting Documents-Conference call details 1 -> regional p2p conference call wohc.pdf
Folder 237864 Other Supporting Documents-Conference call transcript 8.1.13 1 -> conference call transcript 8.1.13 p2p in sca.pdf
Folder 237864 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A #2 1 -> people to people activities in sca q & a #2.pdf
Folder 237864 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A’s 1 -> people to people activities in sca q & a #1.pdf
Folder 237864 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A’s 1 -> people to people activities in sca q & a #3.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage in the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/PPD), U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20520 Email: DelageEM@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | PKG00181174 | Jul 17, 2013 | Aug 16, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
237864 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
237864 Budget-1.1.pdf
237864 Project-1.1.pdf
237864 SF424A-1.0.pdf
237864 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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