Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 14 AW 008 062314
Apply for SCAISB 14 AW 008 062314
- The U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of a University Partnership with International Islamic University Islamabad" 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 Jun 25, 2014 and posted on Jun 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2014. (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 lead institution must be registered in the System for Award Management SAM located at www.sam.gov prior to submitting an application or plan and maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by an agency. 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 Public Policy and/or Public Administration. The applicant must have the ability to provide security and secure housing and transport for U.S. exchange participants in Pakistan. Security needs may be included in the proposal budget. The primary participant in Pakistan will be IIUI. Secondary partners may include independent research institutes, relevant governmental organizations, and private non profit organizations with project related educational objectives.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Establishment of a University Partnership with International Islamic University Islamabad," is a U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section (PAS) initiative to fund a structured, multi-year collaboration between a U.S.-based four-year college or university and International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). The partnership is framed as a public diplomacy effort under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan) and is intended to strengthen academic ties, build institutional capacity, and support sustained engagement in higher education and research. The thematic focus areas for the partnership are Politics, International Relations, and English, and proposals are expected to center on concrete, mutually beneficial activities within those disciplines.
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically means the U.S. government expects to have more substantial involvement during implementation (for example, closer coordination on program direction, approvals, or oversight compared to a traditional grant). The opportunity anticipates making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. The funding range is relatively high, with an award floor of $750,000 and a ceiling of $1,000,000, signaling that the sponsor is looking for a comprehensive, well-scoped partnership rather than a small pilot. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) consistent with the solicitation requirements.
Eligibility is restricted to U.S. institutions that are nonprofit organizations under 26 USC 501(c)(3), and the lead institution must be an accredited U.S. four-year college or university that will serve as the funding recipient and prime implementer. The lead applicant must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov before submitting an application and must keep that registration active and up to date for the duration of the award or while an application is under review. While the primary partner in Pakistan is IIUI, the announcement allows secondary partners as well, such as independent research institutes, relevant governmental organizations, and private nonprofit organizations, as long as their roles support the educational and research objectives of the project.
The program priorities emphasize practical academic collaboration and capacity building. Specifically, the announcement highlights curriculum development (such as updating course content, creating new modules, or aligning curricula with contemporary scholarship and workforce needs), collaborative research (joint research agendas, publications, or policy-relevant studies), fellowships (supporting faculty or student learning and research placements), and joint conferences (events that bring together scholars, practitioners, and students). It also prioritizes professional development for faculty, as well as faculty and student travel to support research activities and internships, which suggests the sponsor values experiential learning and direct institutional engagement rather than purely virtual cooperation.
A notable feature of the solicitation is that it intentionally leaves the methods for achieving these objectives broad, explicitly inviting innovative proposals tailored to the needs and goals of both institutions. In practical terms, applicants are expected to propose a coherent program design with activities that clearly connect to the stated thematic areas and priorities, but they have flexibility in how they structure the partnership, sequence activities, and define deliverables. The announcement also advises applicants to consult IIUI while developing the proposal, implying that competitive applications should reflect real joint planning, shared priorities, and a clear division of roles between the U.S. university and IIUI rather than a one-sided project design.
The required project implementation period is 36 months, and proposals must include a clear timeframe for achieving objectives, meaning applicants should lay out a realistic three-year work plan with milestones, outputs, and outcomes. Because participant travel and on-the-ground programming in Pakistan may be involved, the solicitation includes a specific expectation that the applicant has the ability to provide security and secure housing and transport for U.S. exchange participants in Pakistan. Importantly, the announcement notes that security needs may be included in the proposal budget, so applicants can propose appropriate, reasonable security-related costs as part of implementation planning.
From an administrative perspective, the opportunity was posted June 23, 2014, created June 25, 2014, and had an application deadline of July 25, 2014, with an archive date of August 24, 2014. The agency listed is the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, and the program is managed through public diplomacy channels associated with the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. The contact listed for access issues is Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Coordinator, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy. The overall message of the funding opportunity is to support a substantial, carefully planned academic partnership with IIUI that produces durable institutional linkages, improved academic offerings, and measurable collaborative outputs in Politics, International Relations, and English over a three-year period, while meeting compliance requirements, matching expectations, and robust security planning for any in-country engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Establishment of a University Partnership with International Islamic University Islamabad."
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section (PAS) as a public diplomacy initiative under the U.S. Mission to Pakistan.
What is the purpose of the program?
The program is intended to fund a structured, multi-year collaboration between a U.S.-based four-year college or university and International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) to strengthen academic ties, build institutional capacity, and support sustained engagement in higher education and research.
Which CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is framed under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What type of award is being offered: grant or cooperative agreement?
The award is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which indicates the U.S. government expects more substantial involvement during implementation (such as closer coordination on program direction, approvals, and/or oversight).
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,000,000.
What is the funding range (minimum and maximum award size)?
The award floor is $750,000 and the award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) consistent with the solicitation requirements.
Who is eligible to apply as the lead applicant?
Eligibility is restricted to U.S. institutions that are nonprofit organizations under 26 USC 501(c)(3). The lead institution must be an accredited U.S. four-year college or university that will serve as the funding recipient and prime implementer.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility described is restricted to nonprofit organizations under 26 USC 501(c)(3), with the lead applicant being an accredited U.S. four-year college or university.
Is an accredited U.S. four-year college or university required?
Yes. The lead institution must be an accredited U.S. four-year college or university.
Who is the primary international partner institution?
The primary partner in Pakistan is International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).
Can the project include additional (secondary) partners?
Yes. The announcement allows secondary partners such as independent research institutes, relevant governmental organizations, and private nonprofit organizations, as long as their roles support the educational and research objectives of the project.
What are the thematic focus areas for the partnership?
The thematic focus areas are Politics, International Relations, and English.
What kinds of activities are prioritized?
The program priorities emphasize practical academic collaboration and capacity building, including curriculum development, collaborative research, fellowships, joint conferences, and professional development for faculty. It also prioritizes faculty and student travel to support research activities and internships.
What does curriculum development mean in this opportunity?
Curriculum development is described as activities such as updating course content, creating new modules, or aligning curricula with contemporary scholarship and workforce needs.
What does collaborative research mean in this opportunity?
Collaborative research includes joint research agendas, publications, or policy-relevant studies conducted together by the partner institutions.
Are fellowships an allowable or encouraged component?
Yes. Fellowships are specifically highlighted as a priority area, including support for faculty or student learning and research placements.
Are conferences or convenings part of the intended program design?
Yes. Joint conferences are explicitly prioritized as events that bring together scholars, practitioners, and students.
Is professional development for faculty included in the priorities?
Yes. Professional development for faculty is highlighted as a program priority.
Does the opportunity support travel for faculty and students?
Yes. The announcement prioritizes faculty and student travel to support research activities and internships, indicating a preference for direct institutional engagement rather than purely virtual cooperation.
How prescriptive is the solicitation about program methods and activities?
The solicitation intentionally leaves methods broad and explicitly invites innovative proposals tailored to the needs and goals of both institutions, as long as the program design is coherent and clearly connected to the thematic areas and priorities.
Should applicants coordinate with IIUI while developing the proposal?
Yes. The announcement advises applicants to consult IIUI while developing the proposal, and competitive applications are expected to reflect joint planning, shared priorities, and a clear division of roles between the U.S. university and IIUI.
What is the required project implementation period?
The required project implementation period is 36 months.
What kind of planning is expected for the 36-month period?
Proposals must include a clear timeframe for achieving objectives, meaning a realistic three-year work plan with milestones, outputs, and outcomes.
Are there security expectations related to participant travel in Pakistan?
Yes. Because on-the-ground programming in Pakistan may be involved, the solicitation expects the applicant to have the ability to provide security and secure housing and transport for U.S. exchange participants in Pakistan.
Can security-related costs be included in the proposal budget?
Yes. The announcement notes that security needs may be included in the proposal budget, allowing applicants to propose appropriate, reasonable security-related costs as part of implementation planning.
What administrative registrations are required to apply?
The lead applicant must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov before submitting an application and must keep that registration active and up to date for the duration of the award or while an application is under review.
What are the key posting and deadline dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted June 23, 2014, created June 25, 2014, and had an application deadline of July 25, 2014. The archive date is August 24, 2014.
Which agency and broader bureau context are listed?
The agency listed is the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, and the program is managed through public diplomacy channels associated with the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues?
The contact listed for access issues is Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Coordinator, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
What is the overall intent of the funded partnership?
The overall intent is to support a substantial, carefully planned academic partnership with IIUI that produces durable institutional linkages, improved academic offerings, and measurable collaborative outputs in Politics, International Relations, and English over a three-year period, while meeting compliance requirements, matching expectations, and robust security planning for any in-country engagement.
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