Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 017 05222015
Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 017 05222015
- The U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of a University Partnership Consortium with the University of Balochistan, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women s University Quetta (SBKWU), and Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS)" 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 May 22, 2015 and posted on May 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be an accredited four year U.S college or university, or a not for profit organization subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the tax code which is authorized to receive and expend funds on behalf of an accredited four year U.S college or university. See additional requirements on pp.10 12.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCA-ISB-15-AW-017-05222015) is a U.S. Mission to Pakistan public diplomacy and education initiative to create a formal university partnership between one eligible U.S. four-year institution and a consortium of three universities in Quetta, Balochistan: the University of Balochistan, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women s University Quetta (SBKWU), and the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS). The partnership is meant to center on Management Sciences, with a clear emphasis on Entrepreneurship, and it is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects to have an active role in shaping or overseeing aspects of implementation rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The core purpose is institutional collaboration that strengthens academic capacity and practical entrepreneurship education across the Balochistan partner universities while also advancing the international education and research goals of the U.S. partner. The announcement intentionally leaves room for creativity in how applicants design the partnership, but it spells out specific priority objectives that proposals are expected to address. These include curriculum development in management and entrepreneurship; collaborative research activities; long-distance teaching and learning through Internet-based instruction and/or digital video conferencing (DVC); sharing of academic resources and materials; professional development opportunities for faculty; and structured faculty and student exchanges between the U.S. institution and the Balochistan consortium. Within the exchange component, semester-long exchanges are explicitly preferred, signaling that deeper immersion and sustained academic engagement are valued over short visits.
Eligibility is limited to accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities, or qualifying U.S. nonprofit organizations recognized under 26 USC 501(c)(3) that are authorized to receive and expend funds on behalf of an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. In practice, that means the lead applicant and primary fund recipient must be a U.S. higher education institution (or an eligible nonprofit acting on its behalf), and the program is designed to pair that U.S. lead with the three Pakistani institutions as a consortium rather than as separate, unrelated partnerships. Applicants are encouraged to consult directly with the University of Balochistan, SBKWU, and BUITEMS while developing the proposal, which suggests reviewers will expect evidence of coordination, shared priorities, and feasible plans that reflect on-the-ground realities and needs in Quetta.
Funding for the competition is substantial but narrowly targeted: the program anticipates making one award in total. The estimated total funding is $1,000,000, with an award floor of $750,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The implementation period is set at 36 months, and proposals are expected to include a clear timeline and sequencing for how the partnership objectives will be achieved across that three-year window. That typically implies a phased plan (for example: initial joint planning and needs assessment, development and piloting of curriculum and distance learning modules, launch of exchanges and research projects, and finally consolidation and sustainability planning), though the announcement leaves the exact structure to the applicant.
Administratively, the opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan) and is categorized under Education as a discretionary funding opportunity. It was posted May 22, 2015, with a closing date of June 27, 2015, and an archive date of July 27, 2015. The sponsoring entities are the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi. A point of contact is provided for access issues and inquiries: Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Coordinator, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCA-ISB-15-AW-017-05222015.
Who is offering and sponsoring this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a U.S. Mission to Pakistan public diplomacy and education initiative. The sponsoring entities listed are the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi.
What type of award is this (grant or cooperative agreement)?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects to play an active role in shaping and/or overseeing aspects of implementation rather than providing purely hands-off funding.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to create a formal university partnership that strengthens academic capacity and practical entrepreneurship education across the Balochistan partner universities, while also advancing the international education and research goals of the U.S. partner institution.
What kind of partnership is required?
The program is designed to establish one formal partnership between one eligible U.S. four-year institution and a consortium of three universities located in Quetta, Balochistan.
Which Pakistani universities are included in the consortium?
The consortium consists of:
- University of Balochistan
- Sardar Bahadur Khan Women s University Quetta (SBKWU)
- Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS)
What academic area should the partnership focus on?
The partnership is meant to center on Management Sciences, with a clear emphasis on Entrepreneurship.
Does the announcement specify required program activities or priorities?
Yes. While the announcement allows flexibility and creativity in program design, it spells out priority objectives that proposals are expected to address.
What are the priority objectives applicants are expected to address?
The priority objectives listed include:
- Curriculum development in management and entrepreneurship
- Collaborative research activities
- Long-distance teaching and learning through Internet-based instruction and/or digital video conferencing (DVC)
- Sharing of academic resources and materials
- Professional development opportunities for faculty
- Structured faculty and student exchanges between the U.S. institution and the Balochistan consortium
Are faculty and student exchanges required, and what formats are preferred?
Exchanges are included as a structured component of the program. Within the exchange component, semester-long exchanges are explicitly preferred over short visits.
Is distance learning an expected component of the partnership?
Yes. The priorities include long-distance teaching and learning using Internet-based instruction and/or digital video conferencing (DVC).
How many awards will be made under this opportunity?
The program anticipates making one award in total.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $1,000,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $750,000 and the award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What is the period of performance (project length)?
The implementation period is 36 months.
What should applicants include regarding project scheduling and sequencing?
Proposals are expected to include a clear timeline and sequencing describing how the partnership objectives will be achieved across the three-year (36-month) period.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to:
- Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities, or
- Qualifying U.S. nonprofit organizations recognized under 26 USC 501(c)(3) that are authorized to receive and expend funds on behalf of an accredited U.S. four-year college or university
Can a nonprofit organization apply as the lead applicant?
A U.S. nonprofit may apply only if it is a qualifying 501(c)(3) organization authorized to receive and expend funds on behalf of an accredited U.S. four-year college or university. The description indicates the lead applicant and primary fund recipient must be a U.S. higher education institution (or an eligible nonprofit acting on its behalf).
Is the partnership intended to be with all three Pakistani universities together or separately?
The program is designed to pair the U.S. lead with the three Pakistani institutions as a consortium, rather than as separate, unrelated partnerships.
Are applicants encouraged to coordinate with the Pakistani partner universities during proposal development?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to consult directly with the University of Balochistan, SBKWU, and BUITEMS while developing the proposal. This suggests reviewers may expect evidence of coordination, shared priorities, and feasible plans grounded in realities and needs in Quetta.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan) and is categorized under Education as a discretionary funding opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
It was posted on May 22, 2015. The closing date was June 27, 2015, and the archive date was July 27, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for access issues and inquiries?
The point of contact listed is Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Coordinator, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
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