Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 13 CA 048 SCA 03292013
Apply for SCAPPD 13 CA 048 SCA 03292013
- 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 Textile Design with National College of Arts, Lahore, 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 May 15, 2013 and posted on Mar 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is an open competition from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore (under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs) to create a formal university partnership focused on textile design. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects to have an active role in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The partnership must link an accredited four-year U.S. college or university with the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, Pakistan, specifically in the area of Textile Design. The overall aim is to strengthen academic and research ties and support international education engagement between the two institutions.
The program priorities emphasize practical, institution-building collaboration rather than one-off events. Key objectives include collaborative research initiatives, joint curriculum development, faculty exchange activities, and long-distance teaching using internet-based platforms such as distance video conferencing. The opportunity also highlights sharing educational materials, including manuals and relevant literature, to help expand or modernize teaching and learning resources. Importantly, the announcement leaves the specific approach intentionally broad, encouraging applicants to propose creative, tailored models that fit both the U.S. institution's strengths and NCA's needs in textile design education and research. Applicants are encouraged to consult directly with the National College of Arts while developing their proposal so the planned activities align with on-the-ground priorities and are feasible for both partners.
A clear project timeline is a required part of the application. Proposals must outline how objectives will be achieved across a 36-month implementation period, including the sequencing of major activities, expected outputs, and progress milestones. Because the project is funded through a cooperative agreement, applicants should also be prepared for ongoing coordination with the U.S. government during implementation, including compliance, reporting, and programmatic alignment with public diplomacy goals tied to education engagement in Pakistan.
Funding is substantial and designed for a single award. The estimated total funding is $1,000,000, with an award floor of $750,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000, and the program expects to make one award. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants need to plan for non-federal contributions (cash or allowable in-kind support) and document them appropriately in the proposal budget and narrative. The assistance listing (CFDA) number is 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, indicating the broader public diplomacy context in which the textile design partnership sits.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that meet 501(c)(3) requirements, and the lead institution and funding recipient must be an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. In other words, while other entities may potentially participate as partners or contributors, the prime applicant and award holder must be an eligible U.S. higher education institution operating as a qualifying nonprofit. The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 13 CA 048 SCA 03292013, and the original posting date was March 29, 2013, with a closing date extended to June 15, 2013 (the opportunity archived July 15, 2013). For access issues or questions related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is an open competition from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore (under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs) to create a formal university partnership focused on Textile Design.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which means the U.S. government expects to have an active role in the project during implementation rather than only providing funds with minimal involvement.
What is the main purpose of the partnership?
The overall aim is to strengthen academic and research ties and support international education engagement between a U.S. institution and the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, Pakistan, specifically in Textile Design.
Which institutions must be included in the partnership?
The partnership must link an accredited four-year U.S. college or university with the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, Pakistan, in the area of Textile Design.
Who is eligible to apply as the prime applicant?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations that meet 501(c)(3) requirements, and the lead institution and funding recipient must be an accredited four-year U.S. college or university.
Can other organizations participate besides the lead U.S. university?
The announcement indicates that while other entities may potentially participate as partners or contributors, the prime applicant and award holder must be an eligible U.S. higher education institution operating as a qualifying nonprofit.
Is this focused on one-time events or longer-term collaboration?
The priorities emphasize practical, institution-building collaboration rather than one-off events.
What kinds of activities does the program prioritize?
Key objectives include collaborative research initiatives, joint curriculum development, faculty exchange activities, and long-distance teaching using internet-based platforms such as distance video conferencing.
Does the opportunity support sharing teaching materials and resources?
Yes. The opportunity highlights sharing educational materials, including manuals and relevant literature, to help expand or modernize teaching and learning resources.
How prescriptive is the program about the project design?
The announcement leaves the specific approach intentionally broad and encourages applicants to propose creative, tailored models that fit both the U.S. institution's strengths and NCA's needs in textile design education and research.
Are applicants expected to coordinate with the National College of Arts while preparing the proposal?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to consult directly with NCA while developing their proposal so the planned activities align with on-the-ground priorities and are feasible for both partners.
What is the required project period?
Proposals must describe how objectives will be achieved across a 36-month implementation period.
What should be included in the project timeline?
A clear project timeline is required. Proposals must outline sequencing of major activities, expected outputs, and progress milestones over the 36-month period.
What does the cooperative agreement imply for implementation and oversight?
Because the project is funded through a cooperative agreement, applicants should be prepared for ongoing coordination with the U.S. government during implementation, including compliance, reporting, and programmatic alignment with public diplomacy goals tied to education engagement in Pakistan.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $1,000,000. The award floor is $750,000 and the award ceiling is $1,000,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The program expects to make one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants need to plan for non-federal contributions (cash or allowable in-kind support) and document them appropriately in the proposal budget and narrative.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing (CFDA) number is 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 13 CA 048 SCA 03292013.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was March 29, 2013. The closing date was extended to June 15, 2013. The opportunity was archived on July 15, 2013.
Who is the listed contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
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