Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 003 12012014
Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 003 12012014
- 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 "Entrepreneurship Programs" 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 Feb 20, 2015 and posted on Dec 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 6, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONEligible ApplicantsThis funding opportunity is limited to U.S. and Pakistani registered not for profit, civil society/non governmental organizations, educational institutions, or commercial firms and U.S. State or local governments, or U.S. federally recognized Indian tribal governments with at least two years of related programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization s proposal. Individuals are not eligible to apply for this opportunity, please refer to Section D for funding restrictions.
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Opportunity Summary:
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), titled "Entrepreneurship Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number SCA ISB 15 AW 003 12012014), is a discretionary public diplomacy grant competition run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. The program is meant to support entrepreneurship-focused activities in Pakistan that deliberately connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs, using those relationships to share expertise, open pathways to markets, and build longer-term collaboration. The Embassy frames the rationale in economic and development terms: entrepreneurs and small businesses are viewed as key drivers of job creation, higher incomes, innovation, and broader economic opportunity.
The opportunity has two main goals. First, it aims to strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through practical exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise. A central emphasis is on creating or expanding a support network that becomes a sustainable entrepreneurial community. That community is expected to facilitate ongoing communication and linkages not only between U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs, but also with other local and international entrepreneurs, so participants can share lessons learned, resources, and strategies for success beyond the life of the award. Second, the NOFO seeks to strengthen the capacity of local organizations and entrepreneurs through leadership development, training, and mentoring. The priority population highlighted is Pakistani entrepreneurs, particularly women and youth, with the intent of helping them enter new markets, grow revenue, or scale their businesses.
Funding is provided through grants (and potentially cooperative agreements, depending on the structure of the proposed project). The estimated total funding listed is $500,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $50,000. The announcement anticipates making approximately three awards. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which can reduce the barrier to entry for qualified organizations that can deliver strong programming but do not have additional funds to contribute.
Eligible applicants include U.S. and Pakistani registered nonprofit organizations, civil society or non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and commercial firms. U.S. state or local governments and U.S. federally recognized Indian tribal governments may also apply. A key requirement is that applicants must have at least two years of related programming experience, and they need to document that experience in the proposal. Individuals are explicitly not eligible to apply, and applicants are directed to the funding restrictions section for additional limits.
Administratively, the opportunity is tied to CFDA number 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan) and is categorized under Public Diplomacy. The posting date is December 1, 2014, with the current closing date listed as March 6, 2015, and an archive date of March 18, 2015. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
Entrepreneurship Programs (SCA ISB 15 AW 003 12012014) - FAQs
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is titled "Entrepreneurship Programs".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCA ISB 15 AW 003 12012014.
Who is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary public diplomacy grant competition run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan.
What type of program area is this opportunity categorized under?
The opportunity is categorized under Public Diplomacy.
What is the purpose of the Entrepreneurship Programs NOFO?
The program is meant to support entrepreneurship-focused activities in Pakistan that deliberately connect U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs. Those relationships are intended to help participants share expertise, open pathways to markets, and build longer-term collaboration.
Why is the Embassy supporting entrepreneurship-focused activities?
The Embassy frames the rationale in economic and development terms: entrepreneurs and small businesses are viewed as key drivers of job creation, higher incomes, innovation, and broader economic opportunity.
What are the main goals of this funding opportunity?
The NOFO highlights two main goals:
- Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Pakistan through practical exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise, including building or expanding a support network into a sustainable entrepreneurial community.
- Strengthen capacity of local organizations and entrepreneurs through leadership development, training, and mentoring, with an emphasis on helping entrepreneurs enter new markets, grow revenue, or scale businesses.
Does this opportunity focus on any specific participant groups?
Yes. The priority population highlighted is Pakistani entrepreneurs, particularly women and youth.
What kinds of activities does the NOFO emphasize?
The NOFO emphasizes entrepreneurship-focused programming that builds U.S.-Pakistan entrepreneur connections and uses those relationships to support knowledge sharing, market pathways, and collaboration. It also emphasizes leadership development, training, and mentoring to strengthen capacity.
Is the program expected to create an ongoing community after the award ends?
Yes. A central emphasis is on creating or expanding a support network that becomes a sustainable entrepreneurial community. This community is expected to facilitate ongoing communication and linkages among U.S. and Pakistani entrepreneurs and also with other local and international entrepreneurs beyond the life of the award.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
Funding is provided through grants and may also be structured as cooperative agreements, depending on the proposed project structure.
How much total funding is available under this NOFO?
The estimated total funding listed is $500,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The NOFO lists an award floor of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The announcement anticipates making approximately three awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required under this NOFO.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. and Pakistani registered nonprofit organizations
- Civil society or non-governmental organizations
- Educational institutions
- Commercial firms
- U.S. state or local governments
- U.S. federally recognized Indian tribal governments
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly not eligible to apply.
Is there a minimum experience requirement for applicants?
Yes. Applicants must have at least two years of related programming experience, and they must document that experience in the proposal.
Are there any additional eligibility limits or restrictions?
Yes. The NOFO notes that applicants should consult the funding restrictions section for additional limits.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 19.501, described as Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
When was this NOFO posted?
The posting date is December 1, 2014.
What is the closing date for applications?
The current closing date listed is March 6, 2015.
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is March 18, 2015.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues about the full announcement?
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
What kinds of outcomes does the NOFO want for participating entrepreneurs?
The NOFO states an intent to help Pakistani entrepreneurs (particularly women and youth) enter new markets, grow revenue, or scale their businesses through leadership development, training, and mentoring and through sustained U.S.-Pakistan entrepreneurial linkages.
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