Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 16 AW 009 05112016
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- The DOS-PAK in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "English for Workforce Development in Pakistan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 11, 2016 and posted on May 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2016. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The "English for Workforce Development in Pakistan" funding opportunity is a U.S. Department of State (DOS) Public Affairs Section (PAS) Islamabad notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) seeking proposals from eligible organizations to run English-language programs tied directly to employability and workforce readiness in Pakistan. The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects a more hands-on partnership during implementation than with a standard grant. The opportunity was posted May 11, 2016, with a closing date of June 24, 2016, and it falls under CFDA 19.501. The award ceiling is USD 200,000, and the agency anticipated making up to eight awards.
The core purpose is to improve the teaching and learning of English in ways that support workforce development, with applicants allowed to propose activities in one or more program areas, but no more than three areas total in a single proposal. The NOFO frames English language programming as a central tool of U.S. public diplomacy in Pakistan, emphasizing that English programs are not only about language acquisition but also about creating durable educational and professional pathways for participants and strengthening ties between Pakistanis and Americans through shared training experiences, exposure to expertise, and continued professional connections.
Projects funded through this announcement are expected to advance at least one of the U.S. Mission to Pakistan public diplomacy goals. These include strengthening people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through shared information, exchanges, and expertise; strengthening Pakistani institutions so they can sustain long-term relationships and institutional linkages with U.S. counterparts, including building the capacity of local organizations where needed; countering violent extremism (CVE) by promoting positive messages, tolerant perspectives, and community-based prevention approaches; and expanding media outreach by amplifying U.S. diplomacy activities through both social media and traditional media channels. In practice, this means proposed English activities are expected to have broader civic, institutional, and communications value beyond classroom instruction alone.
The NOFO lists five priority program areas, each with its own maximum budget level. First are the "English Works Program" and the "English Works Workshop," each capped at USD 90,000, which generally suggests structured training models or packaged curricula aimed at employability-oriented English, possibly with teacher training or partner institution engagement. A larger funding track, "English for Journalism," is capped at USD 200,000 and is meant to strengthen English skills specifically for media professionals or aspiring journalists, aligning naturally with the public diplomacy emphasis on media outreach and accurate communication. Another option is the "English for Specific Purposes MOOC Camp," capped at USD 120,000, which implies guided, cohort-based support to help learners complete online English-for-career coursework (often MOOCs), potentially adding facilitation, mentoring, speaking practice, or locally relevant wraparound sessions. Finally, "English for Specific Purposes" is capped at USD 50,000 and focuses on job-relevant English tailored to particular sectors, roles, or technical fields, which can be useful for shorter, targeted interventions with clear labor-market alignment.
Overall, this opportunity is designed for organizations capable of delivering practical, workforce-connected English language programming that also advances U.S. public diplomacy outcomes in Pakistan. Competitive proposals would typically need to show clear links between English instruction and professional advancement, credible methods for improving teaching and learning outcomes, thoughtful engagement with local institutions to build sustainability, and a plan to communicate program impact in ways that support outreach objectives. Eligibility is referenced in the NOFO (Section C), indicating that applicants must confirm they meet the stated requirements before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): English for Workforce Development in Pakistan (DOS PAS Islamabad)
1) What is the "English for Workforce Development in Pakistan" funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State (DOS) Public Affairs Section (PAS) Islamabad Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeking proposals to run English-language programs in Pakistan that are tied directly to employability and workforce readiness.
2) Who is the funding agency and office behind this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), specifically through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Mission in Islamabad.
3) What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to improve the teaching and learning of English in ways that support workforce development. The NOFO positions English programming as a tool that supports employability while also contributing to broader public diplomacy outcomes in Pakistan.
4) What type of award is being offered?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement. This generally means the U.S. government expects a more hands-on partnership during implementation than is typical with a standard grant.
5) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.501.
6) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The NOFO was posted on May 11, 2016, and the closing date was June 24, 2016.
7) What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is USD 200,000.
8) How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making up to eight awards.
9) Are applicants limited in how many program areas they can propose?
Yes. Applicants may propose activities in one or more program areas, but no more than three program areas total may be included in a single proposal.
10) Do projects need to align with U.S. public diplomacy goals?
Yes. Projects funded through this announcement are expected to advance at least one of the U.S. Mission to Pakistan public diplomacy goals described in the NOFO.
11) What public diplomacy goals are highlighted for alignment?
The NOFO highlights that projects are expected to advance at least one of the following goals: strengthening people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through shared information, exchanges, and expertise; strengthening Pakistani institutions so they can sustain long-term relationships and institutional linkages with U.S. counterparts (including capacity building for local organizations, where needed); countering violent extremism (CVE) by promoting positive messages, tolerant perspectives, and community-based prevention approaches; and expanding media outreach by amplifying U.S. diplomacy activities through social media and traditional media channels.
12) Is the program only about English instruction?
No. The NOFO frames English language programming as more than language acquisition. It emphasizes creating durable educational and professional pathways for participants and strengthening ties between Pakistanis and Americans through shared training experiences, exposure to expertise, and continued professional connections.
13) What are the priority program areas listed in the NOFO?
The NOFO lists five priority program areas: (1) English Works Program, (2) English Works Workshop, (3) English for Journalism, (4) English for Specific Purposes MOOC Camp, and (5) English for Specific Purposes.
14) What is the maximum budget for the English Works Program?
The English Works Program is capped at USD 90,000.
15) What is the maximum budget for the English Works Workshop?
The English Works Workshop is capped at USD 90,000.
16) What is the maximum budget for English for Journalism?
English for Journalism is capped at USD 200,000.
17) What is the maximum budget for the English for Specific Purposes MOOC Camp?
The English for Specific Purposes MOOC Camp is capped at USD 120,000.
18) What is the maximum budget for English for Specific Purposes?
English for Specific Purposes is capped at USD 50,000.
19) What is the focus of the English for Journalism track?
This track is meant to strengthen English skills specifically for media professionals or aspiring journalists, aligning with the NOFO's emphasis on media outreach and accurate communication.
20) What does the NOFO imply by an "English for Specific Purposes MOOC Camp"?
Based on the description provided, this implies guided, cohort-based support to help learners complete online English-for-career coursework (often MOOCs). It may include facilitation, mentoring, speaking practice, or locally relevant wraparound sessions.
21) What does "English for Specific Purposes" mean in this NOFO?
It refers to job-relevant English tailored to particular sectors, roles, or technical fields. The NOFO frames it as a shorter, targeted intervention approach with clear labor-market alignment.
22) How should proposed activities connect English learning to workforce outcomes?
The NOFO is specifically focused on employability and workforce readiness, so proposals are expected to show a clear link between English instruction and professional advancement (for example, by emphasizing job-relevant communication skills and practical workplace application).
23) Does the NOFO emphasize sustainability or institutional strengthening?
Yes. One of the public diplomacy goals is strengthening Pakistani institutions so they can sustain long-term relationships and institutional linkages with U.S. counterparts, including building the capacity of local organizations where needed.
24) Is countering violent extremism (CVE) included as a relevant outcome area?
Yes. The NOFO includes CVE as a public diplomacy goal, described as promoting positive messages, tolerant perspectives, and community-based prevention approaches.
25) Is media and communications outreach part of the expectation for projects?
Yes. The NOFO includes expanding media outreach as a goal, including amplifying U.S. diplomacy activities through both social media and traditional media channels. In practice, the NOFO indicates that English activities are expected to have broader civic, institutional, and communications value beyond classroom instruction alone.
26) What kinds of proposals appear to be competitive based on the NOFO description?
Based on the information provided, competitive proposals would typically demonstrate: clear links between English instruction and professional advancement; credible methods for improving teaching and learning outcomes; thoughtful engagement with local institutions to build sustainability; and a plan to communicate program impact in ways that support outreach objectives.
27) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is referenced in the NOFO (Section C). Applicants must confirm they meet the stated requirements in that section before applying.
28) Can one proposal include multiple priority areas with different budget caps?
The NOFO allows proposing activities in one or more program areas, with a maximum of three areas in a single proposal. The NOFO also lists maximum budget levels per priority area, so applicants would be expected to keep budgets within the applicable cap(s) for the area(s) proposed.
29) What is the overall intent of the U.S. government partnership described in the NOFO?
The overall intent is to support practical, workforce-connected English language programming that also advances U.S. public diplomacy outcomes in Pakistan, including building durable educational and professional pathways and strengthening ties through shared training experiences and continued professional connections.
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