Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 14 AW 005 SCA 012414
Apply for SCAISB 14 AW 005 SCA 012414
- The U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Academic Linkages" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501 Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 24, 2014 and posted on Jan 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section will only accept applications from U.S., Pakistani and international registered not for profit, civil society/non governmental organizations, and educational institutions with at least two years of programming experience.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Academic Linkages grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAISB-14-AW-005 / SCA-012414) was issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan through the U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section (PAS) as a discretionary education-focused program. The central aim is to fund projects that deepen and broaden ties between the United States and Pakistan by creating meaningful, sustained connections among non-government education stakeholders. PAS is looking for proposals that clearly advance two strategic priorities at the same time: expanding people-to-people engagement and building or strengthening local partnerships between U.S. and Pakistani institutions and organizations.
At its core, the program is designed to increase mutual understanding and strengthen academic relationships by linking members of the education community across both countries. The opportunity emphasizes engagement among non-officials such as academics, university leaders, education policymakers, educational trainers, and other education-sector practitioners who can influence teaching, learning, and institutional collaboration. Competitive proposals would be expected to show how the project will create practical, ongoing relationships rather than one-time interactions, and how those relationships will produce clear benefits for institutions and participants in both the United States and Pakistan.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement or grant, with an award ceiling of up to $500,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which means applicants are not required to contribute additional funds to be eligible, though applicants may still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the project design. The funding activity category is Education, and the CFDA listing provided is 19.501, described as Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, reflecting the public diplomacy and relationship-building character of the initiative.
Eligibility is limited to registered, not-for-profit entities and educational institutions, including U.S., Pakistani, and international civil society or non-governmental organizations, as well as educational institutions. Applicants must have at least two years of programming experience, signaling that PAS expects organizations to have a proven track record and the operational capacity to manage a U.S. government-funded project responsibly. The announcement notes that additional eligibility clarification may be contained in an “Additional Information on Eligibility†section of the full notice.
Key administrative details include a posted and creation date of January 24, 2014, with an application deadline of May 1, 2014, and an archive date of May 31, 2014. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the point of contact listed is Katherine Malarkey, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section, who handled inquiries and submissions. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a public diplomacy education grant intended to build durable U.S.-Pakistan academic and institutional networks through direct collaboration among education professionals.
Academic Linkages Grant Opportunity (SCAISB-14-AW-005 / SCA-012414) - FAQs
1. What is the Academic Linkages grant opportunity?
The Academic Linkages grant opportunity is a discretionary, education-focused program issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan through the U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section (PAS). It is designed to deepen and broaden ties between the United States and Pakistan by supporting projects that create meaningful, sustained connections among non-government education stakeholders.
2. What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central aim is to fund projects that increase mutual understanding and strengthen academic relationships by linking members of the education community in the United States and Pakistan, with an emphasis on practical, ongoing relationships rather than one-time interactions.
3. What are the two strategic priorities proposals must advance?
PAS is looking for proposals that clearly advance both of these priorities at the same time:
- Expanding people-to-people engagement
- Building or strengthening local partnerships between U.S. and Pakistani institutions and organizations
4. Who is the issuing agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, via the U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section (PAS).
5. What types of projects are being sought?
Projects are expected to create meaningful and sustained academic and institutional connections between U.S. and Pakistani education stakeholders. Competitive proposals would be expected to show how relationships will continue beyond a single event or exchange and how those relationships will produce clear benefits for participants and institutions in both countries.
6. What kinds of relationships does PAS want projects to create?
The program emphasizes practical, ongoing relationships that build durable linkages, rather than one-time interactions. Proposals should demonstrate how partnerships and connections will be sustained and how they will translate into benefits for institutions and individuals.
7. Which stakeholders are the focus of engagement under this program?
The opportunity emphasizes engagement among non-official education stakeholders, including:
- Academics
- University leaders
- Education policymakers
- Educational trainers
- Other education-sector practitioners who can influence teaching, learning, and institutional collaboration
8. Is this opportunity considered a public diplomacy program?
Yes. The CFDA listing provided is 19.501, described as Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, reflecting the public diplomacy and relationship-building character of the initiative.
9. What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed for this opportunity is Education.
10. What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAISB-14-AW-005 / SCA-012414.
11. What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $500,000.
12. What funding instrument will be used?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement or a grant.
13. Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for eligibility. Applicants are not required to contribute additional funds, though they may choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the project design.
14. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to registered, not-for-profit entities and educational institutions. This includes U.S., Pakistani, and international civil society or non-governmental organizations, as well as educational institutions.
15. Is prior experience required to apply?
Yes. Applicants must have at least two years of programming experience, indicating PAS expects applicants to have a proven track record and the operational capacity to manage a U.S. government-funded project responsibly.
16. Are international organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description includes international civil society or non-governmental organizations, as long as they are registered, not-for-profit entities or educational institutions and meet the stated experience requirement.
17. Can for-profit organizations apply?
The information provided limits eligibility to registered, not-for-profit entities and educational institutions, so for-profit organizations are not included in the stated eligible categories.
18. Are there any additional eligibility rules beyond what is summarized?
The announcement notes that additional eligibility clarification may be contained in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section of the full notice.
19. When was the opportunity posted?
The posted and creation date is January 24, 2014.
20. What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 1, 2014.
21. When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 31, 2014.
22. Who was the point of contact for applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The point of contact listed is Katherine Malarkey, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section (PAS).
23. What types of benefits should proposals demonstrate?
Competitive proposals would be expected to demonstrate clear benefits for institutions and participants in both the United States and Pakistan, resulting from the sustained relationships created through the project.
24. How does PAS describe the overall purpose of this grant?
Overall, it is described as a public diplomacy education grant intended to build durable U.S.-Pakistan academic and institutional networks through direct collaboration among education professionals.
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