Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 099 SCA 0607
Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 099 SCA 0607
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of a University Partnership with Allama Iqbal Open University, 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 10, 2012 and posted on Jun 7, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 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 U.S college, university, or community college. 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 distance education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAPPD 12 CA 099 SCA 0607) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. It invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to create a formal university partnership between a U.S. accredited institution of higher education and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) in Islamabad, Pakistan, with the partnership centered specifically on distance education. The program is framed as a public diplomacy and education initiative (CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan) and is intended to strengthen institutional linkages, educational capacity, and collaborative academic work between the United States and Pakistan.
The core purpose is to support a multi-year collaboration that advances distance education at AIOU, with particular attention to the Departments of Computer Science and Education. While the announcement highlights these priority areas, it also leaves the design of activities intentionally broad so applicants can propose approaches that align with both institutions academic goals and on-the-ground realities. The emphasis is on practical cooperation that improves teaching, learning, and research through modern distance-learning methods and shared academic resources.
Priority activities called out in the announcement include curriculum development (for example, updating or co-developing courses and program content suited for distance learners), collaborative research facilitated through faculty exchanges, and long-distance teaching arrangements in which U.S.-based faculty can deliver instruction or co-teach with AIOU faculty. The opportunity also encourages proposals that expand resource-sharing and infrastructure for knowledge exchange, such as systems for data exchange, research collaboration, and improved access to social science resources. Another explicit focus is the use of internet-enabled instruction and distance videoconferencing (DVC) to support teaching and academic engagement across borders.
Only one award was expected under this competition, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $1,000,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies that the U.S. Government expects to have substantial involvement during implementation (for instance, coordination, oversight, or collaborative planning) rather than operating purely as a hands-off grant. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the applicant must contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. not-for-profit institutions that meet 26 USC 501(c)(3) requirements, and the lead institution and funding recipient must be an accredited U.S. college, university, or community college. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education may apply as long as they meet the nonprofit and accreditation requirements. Applicants must also demonstrate expertise in distance education, which is central to the partnership model. The announcement notes that organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding are encouraged to apply, signaling an interest in expanding the pool of institutions engaged in overseas academic partnerships.
Proposals were expected to present a clear, realistic plan and timeline for achieving the stated objectives, including how activities would unfold over the project period. The implementation period is set at three years, so applications needed to map major milestones across that duration (for example, year-by-year curriculum work, faculty exchanges, pilot course delivery, evaluation, and scaling). The announcement was posted June 7, 2012, with a closing date of July 13, 2012, and it was later archived on August 12, 2012.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, reachable at 202-647-9503 or DelageEM@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 12 CA 099 SCA 0607.
Which U.S. government agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad.
What type of award is being offered?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the U.S. Government expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as coordination, oversight, or collaborative planning, rather than operating as a fully hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to support a multi-year, formal university partnership between a U.S. accredited institution of higher education and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) in Islamabad, Pakistan, centered specifically on distance education. The broader aim is to strengthen institutional linkages, educational capacity, and collaborative academic work between the United States and Pakistan.
Which Pakistani institution is the U.S. partner expected to work with?
The partnership is intended to be with Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Is the partnership required to focus on a specific delivery method?
Yes. The partnership is specifically centered on distance education, including modern distance-learning methods and shared academic resources.
Is this considered a public diplomacy program?
Yes. The program is framed as a public diplomacy and education initiative under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $1,000,000, and the award ceiling is $1,000,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected under this competition.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the applicant must contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget. The contribution may be cash and/or allowable in-kind support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. not-for-profit institutions that meet 26 USC 501(c)(3) requirements, where the lead institution and funding recipient is an accredited U.S. college, university, or community college.
Can public (state-controlled) universities apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education may apply, as long as they meet the nonprofit and accreditation requirements.
Can private universities apply?
Yes. Private institutions of higher education may apply if they meet the nonprofit (501(c)(3)) and accreditation requirements.
Must the applicant demonstrate specific expertise?
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in distance education, which is central to the partnership model.
Are first-time applicants for U.S. Government international program funding encouraged?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding are encouraged to apply.
What academic areas are highlighted as priorities?
The announcement calls particular attention to advancing distance education at AIOU, with specific attention to the Departments of Computer Science and Education.
Are applicants required to propose activities only in Computer Science and Education?
The opportunity highlights these areas as priorities, while keeping the design of activities intentionally broad so applicants can propose approaches aligned with both institutions' academic goals and on-the-ground realities.
What kinds of activities are specifically encouraged?
Priority activities called out include curriculum development, collaborative research supported through faculty exchanges, and long-distance teaching arrangements where U.S.-based faculty can deliver instruction or co-teach with AIOU faculty.
What does curriculum development include under this opportunity?
Curriculum development may include updating or co-developing courses and program content suited for distance learners.
Does the opportunity support faculty exchanges?
Yes. The announcement references collaborative research facilitated through faculty exchanges as a priority activity.
Can U.S. faculty teach AIOU students remotely?
Yes. The opportunity encourages long-distance teaching arrangements, including U.S.-based faculty delivering instruction or co-teaching with AIOU faculty.
Does the opportunity encourage distance videoconferencing (DVC)?
Yes. An explicit focus is the use of internet-enabled instruction and distance videoconferencing (DVC) to support teaching and academic engagement across borders.
What kinds of resource-sharing and infrastructure activities are encouraged?
The opportunity encourages proposals that expand resource-sharing and infrastructure for knowledge exchange, including systems for data exchange, research collaboration, and improved access to social science resources.
How long is the project period?
The implementation period is three years.
What kind of planning and timeline is expected in proposals?
Proposals were expected to present a clear, realistic plan and timeline for achieving objectives over the three-year period, mapping major milestones such as year-by-year curriculum work, faculty exchanges, pilot course delivery, evaluation, and scaling.
When was the announcement posted, and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on June 7, 2012, and the closing date was July 13, 2012.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. It was archived on August 12, 2012.
Who is the listed contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist.
How can applicants contact the program specialist?
Ellen Delage can be reached at 202-647-9503 or DelageEM@state.gov.
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