Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 133 SCA 072712
Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 133 SCA 072712
- 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 English Linguistics, Literature, and English Teaching with the National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, 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 Jul 30, 2012 and posted on Jul 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2012. (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: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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 the subject area of English Linguistics, Literature and English Language Teaching. Proposals may propose interdisciplinary efforts as appropriate.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, issued by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, seeks proposals for a three-year cooperative agreement to establish a formal university partnership between an accredited four-year U.S. college or university and the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad, Pakistan. The partnership is focused specifically on English linguistics, English literature, and English language teaching, and it is designed to strengthen academic collaboration and capacity in these fields through institution-to-institution engagement rather than individual degree support. Only one award is expected, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $1,000,000, which is also the award ceiling.
The program’s core purpose is to advance NUML’s stated priorities through collaborative work with a U.S. partner institution. Key priority areas include curriculum development (explicitly including long-distance teaching approaches such as Digital Video Conferencing and internet-based instruction), collaborative research activities, faculty development, and the sharing of academic resources. Rather than prescribing a single model, the announcement intentionally leaves the methods and structure broad to encourage creative, tailored proposals that align with the international education and research goals of both the U.S. institution and NUML. Applicants are expected to clearly describe how they will reach agreed objectives, what activities will be implemented, and how progress will be sequenced over the full three-year implementation period.
A major boundary of the program is that it does not fund academic degree programs for faculty, staff, or students. In practical terms, proposals should avoid framing the project as sponsoring degree-seeking study and instead emphasize non-degree capacity-building efforts such as developing or modernizing courses and syllabi, creating shared teaching materials, launching joint seminars or workshops, building faculty training and mentoring systems, establishing research collaborations, or setting up sustainable mechanisms for ongoing resource exchange. Because this is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), applicants should anticipate substantive involvement and coordination with the U.S. government during implementation, consistent with how cooperative agreements are typically administered.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit institutions that qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, and the lead institution and primary recipient of funds must be an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. Both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education may apply as long as they meet these requirements. The announcement also notes that the Department of State encourages applications from organizations that have not previously received U.S. government international program funding, which may be relevant for institutions new to federally supported international partnerships. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in English linguistics, literature, and English language teaching; interdisciplinary approaches are permitted when appropriate, but the proposal should clearly connect any interdisciplinary components back to the English-focused objectives of the partnership.
The opportunity requires cost sharing or matching, meaning the applicant should plan to contribute non-federal resources in addition to the requested U.S. government funds. Proposals also need to present a clear timeline and work plan that shows how activities and milestones will be completed within the three-year project period. The funding opportunity is identified as SCAPPD 12 CA 133 SCA 072712 and is associated with CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). The original posting date was July 30, 2012, with a closing date of September 7, 2012, and the opportunity was archived October 7, 2012. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, at 202-647-9503.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a U.S. government funding announcement for a three-year cooperative agreement to create a formal university partnership between an accredited four-year U.S. college or university and the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Who is issuing the opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad under the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
What is the program trying to achieve?
The core purpose is to advance NUML's priorities through institution-to-institution collaboration with a U.S. partner, strengthening academic capacity and cooperation in English-focused fields over a three-year period.
Which academic areas are the focus of the partnership?
The partnership is focused specifically on English linguistics, English literature, and English language teaching.
Is the program meant to support individual students or faculty pursuing degrees?
No. A key boundary is that the program does not fund academic degree programs for faculty, staff, or students. Proposals should avoid framing the project as sponsoring degree-seeking study.
What types of activities are encouraged under this partnership?
Activities are intended to be non-degree, capacity-building efforts such as curriculum development, collaborative research activities, faculty development, and sharing academic resources. The announcement also explicitly includes long-distance teaching approaches, such as Digital Video Conferencing and internet-based instruction, as part of curriculum development.
Does the announcement prescribe a specific program model?
No. The methods and structure are intentionally left broad to encourage creative, tailored proposals that align with the international education and research goals of both the U.S. institution and NUML.
What should an applicant include in the proposal narrative?
Applicants are expected to clearly describe the objectives to be achieved, the activities to be implemented, and how progress will be sequenced and measured across the full three-year implementation period, including a timeline and work plan with milestones.
How long is the project period?
The project period is three years.
What is the award type?
The award is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, applicants should anticipate substantive involvement and coordination with the U.S. government during implementation, consistent with how cooperative agreements are typically administered.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $1,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit institutions that qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. The lead institution and primary recipient of funds must be an accredited four-year U.S. college or university.
Can public/state-controlled universities apply?
Yes. Both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education may apply, as long as they meet the 501(c)(3) nonprofit requirement and are an accredited four-year U.S. college or university serving as the lead and primary recipient.
Does the applicant need specific subject-matter expertise?
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in English linguistics, English literature, and English language teaching.
Are interdisciplinary approaches allowed?
Yes. Interdisciplinary approaches are permitted when appropriate, but the proposal should clearly connect any interdisciplinary components back to the English-focused objectives of the partnership.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity requires cost sharing or matching, meaning the applicant should plan to contribute non-federal resources in addition to the requested U.S. government funds.
What is the partner institution in Pakistan?
The partner institution is the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Is the partnership intended to be institution-to-institution or individual-to-individual?
The partnership is designed for institution-to-institution engagement rather than support for individual degree programs.
What are examples of non-degree partnership activities that fit the program boundary?
Examples mentioned or implied include developing or modernizing courses and syllabi, creating shared teaching materials, launching joint seminars or workshops, building faculty training and mentoring systems, establishing research collaborations, and setting up sustainable mechanisms for ongoing resource exchange.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA?
The funding opportunity is identified as SCAPPD 12 CA 133 SCA 072712 and is associated with CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was July 30, 2012, and the closing date was September 7, 2012.
Is this opportunity currently open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 7, 2012.
Who is the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, at 202-647-9503.
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