This English Access Microscholarship Program grant, offered by the U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section, is designed to foster public diplomacy initiatives. It seeks proposals from legally recognized non-profit and non-governmental organizations, both U.S. and Pakistani, that meet specific technical and legal requirements. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to empower selected organizations to develop and implement impactful public diplomacy programs. These programs will contribute to strengthening cultural and educational ties. Successful implementers will be responsible for creating and executing projects aligned with the Public Affairs Section’s objectives. This grant provides an opportunity for qualified entities to contribute significantly to international understanding and cooperation through strategic public engagement.
Opportunity ID: 331118
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAISB-21-AW-008-01262021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | English Access Microscholarship Program |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to international non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award or sub-contract with other entities, but only one non-profit organization can be the prime recipient of the award. Pakistan government entities are not eligible to apply. For-profit entitles are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding or sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. The applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c) (3) status, Pakistan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. U.S.-based or registered organizations should provide proof of registration to operate in Pakistan or have a documented agreement with a partner organization registered to operate in Pakistan. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement, that meets the specifications stated below. The implementer will be a legally recognized non-profit and non-governmental organization, that meets U.S. and Pakistani technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at https://pk.usembassy.gov/education-culture/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:PakistanGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 331118 Full Announcement-English Access Program -> 008. DOS – Mission Pakistan – RELO – English Access Microscholarship Program – Revised 03022021.pdf
Folder 331118 Full Announcement-English Access Program -> 04. Attachment 4 – Budget Narrative – Template.pdf
Folder 331118 Full Announcement-English Access Program -> 05. Attachment 5 – SF424.pdf
Folder 331118 Full Announcement-English Access Program -> 02. Attachment 2 – Applicant Organizational Information Sheet – Template.pdf
Folder 331118 Full Announcement-English Access Program -> 05. Attachment 5.2 – SF424B.pdf
Folder 331118 Full Announcement-English Access Program -> 05. Attachment 5.1 – SF424A.pdf
Folder 331118 Full Announcement-English Access Program -> 01. Attachment 1 – Application Summary Coversheet – Template.pdf
Folder 331118 Full Announcement-English Access Program -> 03. Attachment 3 – M&E PMP – Template (insert grantee name).pdf
Folder 331118 Full Announcement-English Access Program -> 03. Attachment 3.1 – M&E PMP – Instructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mission Pakistan Public Affairs 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-21-AW-008-01262021 | English Access Microscholarship Program | PKG00265177 | Jan 26, 2021 | Mar 29, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331118 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
331118 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331118 SF424B-1.1.pdf
331118 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331118 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331118 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
331118 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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