Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 14 AW 006 SCA 031314
Apply for SCAISB 14 AW 006 SCA 031314
- The U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION, U.S. EMBASSY ISLAMABAD" 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 Jul 18, 2014 and posted on Mar 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2014 Due to limited remaining available funds, the Annual Program Statement of the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Islamabad, will close on July 31, rather than on August 29.. (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 encourages applications from U.S. and Pakistani 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:
This funding opportunity is an annual grant announcement from the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, operating under the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Mission to Pakistan. It offers discretionary, competitive grant funding through the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Grants program, with the overall purpose of supporting public diplomacy activities connected to U.S.-Pakistan engagement. The program is listed under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan) and is categorized broadly as "Public Diplomacy" within the funding activity area.
The Embassy designed the announcement as an open, rolling application process, meaning applicants could submit proposals at any point while the call remained open and awards could be made as proposals were reviewed, as long as funds were still available. While the original closing date was August 29, 2014, the Embassy later moved the deadline earlier to July 31, 2014 because remaining funds were limited. The announcement was posted March 13, 2014, and ultimately archived on September 28, 2014. This structure strongly suggests that timely submission mattered, since funds could be committed before the final deadline as proposals were approved on a first-ready, first-funded basis.
In terms of funding size, the grant program set a minimum award amount (award floor) of $25,000 and a maximum award amount (award ceiling) of $500,000. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching, which can lower the barrier for organizations that do not have large unrestricted budgets or donors willing to match U.S. government funds. The instrument type is a grant, indicating the government intended to support specific projects or programs proposed by eligible organizations rather than procure goods or services in the manner of a contract.
Eligibility is geared toward organizations with demonstrated capacity and an established track record. The Embassy encouraged applications from U.S.-registered and Pakistani-registered nonprofit entities, including civil society and non-governmental organizations, as well as educational institutions. A key eligibility expectation was at least two years of programming experience, which signals that applicants were expected to have basic operational systems in place and prior experience implementing projects, managing budgets, and reporting on results.
Programmatically, proposals were expected to align with four priority areas laid out in the full request for grant proposals (RFGP). The first priority, expanding media engagement, points to projects that improve how information is shared and discussed, potentially including journalist engagement, media literacy, professional exchanges, training, content collaboration, or efforts that broaden the reach and quality of public communication. The second priority, strengthening people-to-people ties, emphasizes direct relationships between communities, professionals, students, and institutions, often through exchanges, joint initiatives, dialogues, alumni-style networks, or collaborative educational and cultural programs that create sustained interpersonal connections. The third priority, increasing community engagement, implies programming rooted in local communities that encourages participation, dialogue, and civic involvement, potentially through community-based events, workshops, volunteerism, or platforms that bring diverse groups together to address shared challenges. The fourth priority, building and strengthening local partners, indicates a strong interest in capacity-building and partnership development, such as training and mentorship for local organizations, coalition building, institutional linkages, and efforts that leave behind stronger local institutions capable of continuing work beyond the grant period.
Operationally, the administering office was the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, and the listed point of contact was the PAS Grants Manager. The notice also indicated that applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically could reach out for assistance, suggesting the Embassy anticipated inquiries and provided a channel for prospective applicants to obtain the complete requirements, submission instructions, and any required templates or forms associated with the program statement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is an annual, discretionary, competitive grant opportunity offered through the Public Diplomacy Grants program administered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, under the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Mission to Pakistan. The purpose is to support public diplomacy activities connected to U.S.-Pakistan engagement.
2) Which agency or office administers the program?
The program is administered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad.
3) What is the CFDA number and program category for this funding?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.501, titled "Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan," and is categorized broadly under the funding activity area of "Public Diplomacy."
4) What type of funding instrument is used?
The instrument type is a grant, meaning the funding supports specific projects or programs proposed by eligible organizations (as opposed to a contract used to procure goods or services).
5) How much funding can an applicant request?
The award floor (minimum) is $25,000 and the award ceiling (maximum) is $500,000.
6) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
7) Is the application process rolling or fixed-deadline?
The Embassy designed the announcement as an open, rolling application process. Proposals could be submitted at any point while the call remained open, and awards could be made as proposals were reviewed, as long as funds remained available.
8) Why would submitting early matter for this opportunity?
Because the process was rolling and awards could be made as proposals were reviewed, funds could be committed before the final deadline. The Embassy also moved the deadline earlier due to limited remaining funds, reinforcing that timely submission mattered.
9) What were the key dates for this announcement?
The notice was posted on March 13, 2014. The original closing date was August 29, 2014, but it was moved earlier to July 31, 2014 due to limited remaining funds. The announcement was ultimately archived on September 28, 2014.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
The Embassy encouraged applications from U.S.-registered and Pakistani-registered nonprofit entities (including civil society and non-governmental organizations) as well as educational institutions.
11) Is prior experience required to be considered eligible?
Yes. A key eligibility expectation was at least two years of programming experience, indicating applicants were expected to have an established track record and basic operational capacity.
12) What kinds of projects were the Embassy looking to fund?
Proposals were expected to align with one or more of four priority areas laid out in the full request for grant proposals (RFGP): expanding media engagement; strengthening people-to-people ties; increasing community engagement; and building and strengthening local partners.
13) What does "expanding media engagement" mean in this announcement?
This priority points to projects that improve how information is shared and discussed. Examples implied by the announcement include journalist engagement, media literacy, professional exchanges, training, content collaboration, or efforts that broaden the reach and quality of public communication.
14) What does "strengthening people-to-people ties" mean in this announcement?
This priority emphasizes direct relationships between communities, professionals, students, and institutions. It may include exchanges, joint initiatives, dialogues, alumni-style networks, and collaborative educational or cultural programs designed to create sustained interpersonal connections.
15) What does "increasing community engagement" mean in this announcement?
This priority implies locally rooted programming that encourages participation, dialogue, and civic involvement. It may include community-based events, workshops, volunteerism, or platforms that bring diverse groups together to address shared challenges.
16) What does "building and strengthening local partners" mean in this announcement?
This priority indicates interest in capacity-building and partnership development. It may include training and mentorship for local organizations, coalition building, institutional linkages, and efforts that leave behind stronger local institutions able to continue work beyond the grant period.
17) Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact is the PAS Grants Manager at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad.
18) What if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice indicated that applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically could reach out for assistance, suggesting the Embassy provided a channel to obtain complete requirements, submission instructions, and any required templates or forms.
19) Where do the detailed requirements and proposal instructions come from?
The notice references a full request for grant proposals (RFGP), which contains the four priority areas and would include the complete requirements and submission instructions.
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