The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs is offering a cooperative agreement for Track II People-to-People Activities. This grant aims to advance Secretary Clinton’s vision for a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia, fostering a “New Silk Road” of transit, trade, and ideas. The competition invites proposals for initiatives establishing people-to-people connections. These activities must engage any combination of two or more South and Central Asian nations from a specified list, including Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and others in the region. The primary purpose is to strengthen regional ties and mutual understanding through direct engagement.
Opportunity ID: 181413
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-AW-150-SCA-07022012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Track II People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia |
| 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 activities that support regional integration and exchanges. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | o 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; o 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance Secretary Clintons vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade, and ideas. 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 cooperative agreement to establish 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, or Uzbekistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Look under "Full Announcement" for details about the conference call on August 1, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. | Jul 23, 2013 | |
| Central Contractor Registry (CCR) Downtime
Due to scheduled maintenance on the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), we will accept grant applications by email and without CCR numbers. Applications must include all components detailed in the RFP. Submit applications by e-mail to DelageEM@state.gov. Please request a read receipt if you wish to receive confirmation of delivery. That said, all applicants should continue the process to obtain their DUNS and CCR numbers. If selected, the applicant must be able to provide DUNS and CCR numbers in order to receive an award. |
Jul 23, 2013 | |
| Jul 24, 2012 | ||
| On page 5 of the announcement and application instructions, the text was amended to read: "The maximum project performance period should be no more than 3 years." | Jul 06, 2012 | |
| Jul 05, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-AW-150-SCA-07022012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Track II People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia |
| 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 activities that support regional integration and exchanges. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | o 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; o 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance Secretary Clintons vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade, and ideas. 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 cooperative agreement to establish 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, or Uzbekistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-AW-150-SCA-07022012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Track II People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia |
| 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 activities that support regional integration and exchanges. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | o 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; o 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance Secretary Clintons vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade, and ideas. 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 cooperative agreement to establish 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, or Uzbekistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-AW-150-SCA-07022012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Track II People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia |
| 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 activities that support regional integration and exchanges. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | o 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; o 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance Secretary Clintons vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade, and ideas. 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 cooperative agreement to establish 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, or Uzbekistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-AW-150-SCA-07022012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Track II People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia |
| 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 activities that support regional integration and exchanges. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 06, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | o 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; o 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance Secretary Clintons vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade, and ideas.
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 cooperative agreement to establish 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, or Uzbekistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-12-AW-150-SCA-07022012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Track II People-to-People Activities in South and Central Asia |
| 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 activities that support regional integration and exchanges. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | o 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; o 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | This competition is designed to use people-to-people activities to advance Secretary Clintons vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia region linked by a New Silk Road of transit, trade, and ideas.
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 cooperative agreement to establish 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, or Uzbekistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 181413 Full Announcement-1 -> 2012 0702 rfp for scappd track ii.pdf
Folder 181413 Other Supporting Documents-Additional information 2 -> track ii p2p conference call.pdf
Folder 181413 Other Supporting Documents-Additional information 2 -> 2012 0709 q&a #3 for track ii.pdf
Folder 181413 Other Supporting Documents-Additional information 2 -> 2012 0709 q&a #4 for track ii.pdf
Folder 181413 Other Supporting Documents-Conference Call Transcript 1 -> 2012 0726 regional track ii conference call.pdf
Folder 181413 Other Supporting Documents-Conference call details 1 -> regional p2p conference call wohc.pdf
Folder 181413 Other Supporting Documents-IMPORTANT SUBMISSION INFORMATION 1 -> central contractor registry downtime.pdf
Folder 181413 Other Supporting Documents-NEW Q & A #6 1 -> 2012 0719 q&a #6 for track ii.pdf
Folder 181413 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A #1 1 -> 2012 0705 q&a #1 for track ii.pdf
Folder 181413 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A #2 1 -> 2012 0706 q&a #2 for track ii.pdf
Folder 181413 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A #5 1 -> 2012 0713 q&a #5 for track ii.pdf
Folder 181413 Other Supporting Documents-Required Form 1 -> sf424_mandatory-v1.1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503 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 | PKG00130330 | Jul 02, 2012 | Jul 31, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
181413 SF424-2.0.pdf
181413 Project-1.1.pdf
181413 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
181413 Budget-1.1.pdf
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