The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and U.S. Consulate General in Lahore is offering this grant to establish a cooperative University Partnership in Textile Design. This grant is for accredited U.S. four-year colleges or universities to collaborate with the National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan. The primary purpose is to foster institutional and departmental objectives through initiatives such as collaborative research, curriculum development, faculty exchange programs, and long-distance teaching via digital platforms. Proposals should also outline the sharing of educational manuals and literature. Innovative approaches are encouraged, and applicants should consult the National College of Arts during proposal development. The project implementation period for this partnership is 36 months, aiming to enhance international education and research goals for both institutions.
Opportunity ID: 228573
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-048-SCA-03292013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership in Textile Design with National College of Arts, 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 15, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 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 U.S Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the U.S. and the National College of Arts in Textile Design. 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 National College of Arts. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, faculty exchange, long distance teaching via internet/DVC and sharing of manuals and literature. The means of achieving these objectives is purposefully left broad to encourage the submission of innovative proposals tailored to the international education and research goals of both institutions. Applicants should consult the National College of Arts when developing their proposal. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period should be 36 months. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The deadline for applications was extended from May 16 to June 15, 2013. | May 15, 2013 | |
| May 15, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-048-SCA-03292013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership in Textile Design with National College of Arts, 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 15, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 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 U.S Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the U.S. and the National College of Arts in Textile Design. 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 National College of Arts. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, faculty exchange, long distance teaching via internet/DVC and sharing of manuals and literature. The means of achieving these objectives is purposefully left broad to encourage the submission of innovative proposals tailored to the international education and research goals of both institutions. Applicants should consult the National College of Arts when developing their proposal. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period should be 36 months. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-13-CA-048-SCA-03292013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership in Textile Design with National College of Arts, 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 15, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 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 U.S Consulate General in Lahore announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a four-year college or university in the U.S. and the National College of Arts in Textile Design. 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 National College of Arts. Objectives detailed as priorities for this partnership include: collaborative research, curriculum development, faculty exchange, long distance teaching via internet/DVC and sharing of manuals and literature. The means of achieving these objectives is purposefully left broad to encourage the submission of innovative proposals tailored to the international education and research goals of both institutions. Applicants should consult the National College of Arts when developing their proposal. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period should be 36 months. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 228573 Full Announcement-1 -> 13ca048 – nca textile design extended deadline final.pdf
Folder 228573 Full Announcement-1 -> education system comparison.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy 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 | PKG00171780 | Mar 29, 2013 | Jun 15, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
228573 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
228573 Budget-1.1.pdf
228573 Project-1.1.pdf
228573 SF424A-1.0.pdf
228573 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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