The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore is offering this grant to establish a cooperative academic partnership in Gender and Development Studies. This grant is for accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities to collaborate with the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) in Pakistan. The partnership aims to foster objectives such as collaborative research, curriculum development, and long-distance teaching. It also prioritizes professional development for faculty, along with faculty and student exchange programs, with a preference for longer-term faculty and shorter-term graduate student exchanges. Additionally, the grant supports training in multi-media awareness material development, collaborative workshops, and leadership training for women, strengthening educational ties between the U.S. and Pakistan.
Opportunity ID: 229713
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-047-SCA-04082013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Gender and Development Studies with the Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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: | Apr 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 13, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 16, 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Gender and Development Studies between a U.S. educational institution and the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) in Lahore, Pakistan. 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 Lahore College for Women University. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, long distance teaching via internet/DVC, professional development for faculty by US counterparts, abroad or locally, and faculty and student exchange. Faculty exchange programs ranging from a few weeks to a full semester, and shorter-term graduate student exchange programs, are preferred by the Lahore College for Women University. In addition, the university is interested in training and other assistance in developing multi-media awareness materials, conducting collaborative workshops, and leadership training for women. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist Office of Press & Public Diplomacy Bureau of South & Central Asian Affairs U.S. Department of State Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The deadline for applications was extended by two weeks until May 31, 2013. | May 13, 2013 | |
| May 13, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-047-SCA-04082013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Gender and Development Studies with the Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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: | Apr 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 13, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 16, 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Gender and Development Studies between a U.S. educational institution and the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) in Lahore, Pakistan. 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 Lahore College for Women University. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, long distance teaching via internet/DVC, professional development for faculty by US counterparts, abroad or locally, and faculty and student exchange. Faculty exchange programs ranging from a few weeks to a full semester, and shorter-term graduate student exchange programs, are preferred by the Lahore College for Women University. In addition, the university is interested in training and other assistance in developing multi-media awareness materials, conducting collaborative workshops, and leadership training for women. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist Office of Press & Public Diplomacy Bureau of South & Central Asian Affairs U.S. Department of State Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-047-SCA-04082013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Gender and Development Studies with the Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, 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: | May 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 16, 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish an Academic Partnership in Gender and Development Studies between a U.S. educational institution and the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) in Lahore, Pakistan. 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 Lahore College for Women University. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, long distance teaching via internet/DVC, professional development for faculty by US counterparts, abroad or locally, and faculty and student exchange. Faculty exchange programs ranging from a few weeks to a full semester, and shorter-term graduate student exchange programs, are preferred by the Lahore College for Women University. In addition, the university is interested in training and other assistance in developing multi-media awareness materials, conducting collaborative workshops, and leadership training for women. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist Office of Press & Public Diplomacy Bureau of South & Central Asian Affairs U.S. Department of State Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 229713 Full Announcement-1 -> education system comparison.pdf
Folder 229713 Full Announcement-1 -> 13ca047 – final lcwu.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist Office of Press & Public Diplomacy Bureau of South & Central Asian Affairs 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 | PKG00172911 | Apr 08, 2013 | May 31, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
229713 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
229713 Budget-1.1.pdf
229713 Project-1.1.pdf
229713 SF424A-1.0.pdf
229713 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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