This grant opportunity by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad aims to establish an Academic Partnership in Gender and Development Studies between a U.S. educational institution and Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan. Eligible U.S. colleges and universities can propose collaborative projects focused on research, curriculum development, long-distance teaching, faculty professional development, and exchange programs for faculty and students. Priority areas include multimedia materials development, workshops, and leadership training for women. Proposals should align with partnership objectives and foster sustainable academic exchanges. Closing date for submission is May 31, 2013.
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:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 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: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | The deadline for applications was extended by two weeks until May 31, 2013. | May 13, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00172911 |
| Opening Date: | Apr 08, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | May 31, 2013 |
| 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 |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00172911 | Apr 08, 2013 | May 31, 2013 | View | Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Office of Press & Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South & Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State | Organization Applicants |