Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 13 CA 045 SCA 02082013
Apply for SCAPPD 13 CA 045 SCA 02082013
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of a University Partnership in Applied Linguistics with the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan" 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 Mar 25, 2013 and posted on Feb 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 29, 2013. (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).
- Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not for profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be an accredited four year U.S college or university. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in Applied Linguistics.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is an open competition run through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad (under the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs) to fund a cooperative agreement that creates a formal university partnership in applied linguistics between one eligible U.S. four-year institution and the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan. The partnership is specifically oriented toward strengthening English language skills through applied linguistics, and it is designed to support institutional and departmental goals on both sides rather than funding a narrow, prescriptive set of activities. The announcement intentionally leaves room for creative program design, as long as the proposal clearly ties activities to the partnership priorities and demonstrates practical value for UAJK.
The core priorities for the partnership include collaborative research in applied linguistics and English language teaching and learning, curriculum reform and development, faculty exchange, and distance-enabled teaching and collaboration using internet tools and videoconferencing (often referred to as DVC). Resource sharing is also emphasized; UAJK specifically highlights interest in increased access to published and online academic journals and related scholarly materials. UAJK signals a preference for faculty exchanges that are substantial enough to have real impact, with exchanges of one month or one semester described as preferred durations. Overall, the program is looking for a package of activities that leads to measurable improvement in teaching capacity, academic programming, and professional development related to English language and applied linguistics.
The award structure is a single anticipated award, with total estimated funding of up to $1,000,000. The funding floor is listed at $750,000 and the ceiling at $1,000,000, indicating that proposals are expected to be fairly robust and multi-component. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, applicants should expect more active involvement from the funding agency during implementation (for example, coordination, approvals, or ongoing engagement tied to public diplomacy objectives). Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources and document them in the proposal budget and narrative according to the funder’s expectations.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that qualify under 26 USC 501(c)(3), and the lead applicant and primary recipient must be an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. The notice also notes that the Department encourages applications from organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding, which can be read as an attempt to broaden the pool of participating institutions beyond frequent federal awardees. A key technical requirement is demonstrated expertise in applied linguistics, which suggests reviewers will look closely at faculty credentials, departmental experience, prior research and programming, and the institution’s capacity to deliver language-related training, research collaboration, and curriculum development.
From a project design standpoint, the announcement stresses that applicants should consult directly with UAJK while developing the proposal, implying that a competitive application will reflect UAJK-identified needs and realities on the ground rather than a one-size-fits-all model imported from the U.S. Proposals must present a clear timeframe and implementation plan, and the expected period of performance is 36 months. Successful proposals are expected to be cost effective while still delivering tangible outcomes, and they should combine several elements: collaborative research, curriculum reform or development, faculty exchange, capacity building, and professional development. In practice, that likely means reviewers will favor proposals that show how each activity reinforces the others, such as linking joint research to course redesign, pairing visiting faculty with sustained mentorship and workshops, and using distance teaching to maintain continuity between in-person exchanges.
Key administrative details included in the source information identify the opportunity as discretionary funding in the education activity category, under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAPPD 13 CA 045 SCA 02082013, and the original timeline listed posting in February 2013 with closing in late April 2013 and archiving in May 2013. A point of contact is provided for access issues or questions related to the full announcement: Ellen Delage, Program Specialist (Afghanistan/Pakistan), Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is an open competition run through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad (under the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs) to fund a cooperative agreement that creates a formal university partnership in applied linguistics.
What is the main purpose of the partnership?
The partnership is focused on strengthening English language skills through applied linguistics, with an emphasis on activities that support institutional and departmental goals on both the U.S. and Pakistan sides (rather than a narrow, prescriptive list of required activities).
Who is the overseas partner university?
The partner university in Pakistan is the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
Which U.S. institutions are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that qualify under 26 USC 501(c)(3). The lead applicant and primary recipient must be an accredited four-year U.S. college or university.
Does the opportunity favor institutions that are new to U.S. Government international funding?
The notice states that the Department encourages applications from organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding, indicating an interest in broadening participation beyond frequent federal awardees.
What expertise is required from applicants?
Applicants must demonstrate expertise in applied linguistics. Reviewers are likely to look at faculty credentials, departmental experience, prior research and programming, and the institution's capacity to deliver language-related training, research collaboration, and curriculum development.
What are the core priorities for activities under this partnership?
The core priorities include collaborative research in applied linguistics and English language teaching and learning, curriculum reform and development, faculty exchange, distance-enabled teaching and collaboration using internet tools and videoconferencing (DVC), and resource sharing.
What does "distance-enabled teaching and collaboration (DVC)" mean in this program?
In this context, DVC refers to distance-enabled teaching and collaboration using internet tools and videoconferencing to support teaching, joint work, and continuity between partners.
What types of faculty exchange are preferred?
UAJK indicates a preference for faculty exchanges that are substantial enough to have real impact, with exchange durations of one month or one semester described as preferred.
Is resource sharing part of the expected partnership activities?
Yes. Resource sharing is emphasized, and UAJK specifically highlights interest in increased access to published and online academic journals and related scholarly materials.
How flexible is the program design?
The announcement intentionally leaves room for creative program design, as long as the proposal clearly ties activities to partnership priorities and demonstrates practical value for UAJK.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The program is looking for a package of activities that leads to measurable improvement in teaching capacity, academic programming, and professional development related to English language and applied linguistics.
How many awards are expected?
A single award is anticipated.
How much funding is available?
Total estimated funding is up to $1,000,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award size?
Yes. The funding floor is $750,000 and the ceiling is $1,000,000, suggesting proposals are expected to be robust and multi-component.
What is the funding instrument, and why does it matter?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. This generally means more active involvement from the funding agency during implementation, such as coordination, approvals, or ongoing engagement tied to public diplomacy objectives.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources and document them in the proposal budget and narrative according to the funder's expectations.
How long is the project period?
The expected period of performance is 36 months.
Is the applicant expected to coordinate with UAJK during proposal development?
Yes. The announcement stresses that applicants should consult directly with UAJK while developing the proposal, implying that competitive applications will reflect UAJK-identified needs and local realities.
What should an implementation plan include?
Proposals must present a clear timeframe and an implementation plan. The notice also emphasizes cost effectiveness alongside tangible outcomes.
What kinds of components are expected in a competitive proposal?
The announcement indicates successful proposals should combine several elements such as collaborative research, curriculum reform or development, faculty exchange, capacity building, and professional development, ideally showing how each activity reinforces the others.
What is the activity category and funding type?
The opportunity is described as discretionary funding in the education activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA is 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAPPD 13 CA 045 SCA 02082013.
What were the key dates in the original posting?
The original timeline listed posting in February 2013, closing in late April 2013, and archiving in May 2013.
Who is the point of contact listed for questions or access issues?
The point of contact provided is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist (Afghanistan/Pakistan), Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State.
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