Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 146 SCA 080312
Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 146 SCA 080312
- 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 Pakistani Universities in KPK, 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 Aug 3, 2012 and posted on Aug 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 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 business administration.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, issued by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, funds a three year cooperative agreement designed to build a formal university partnership in the field of Business Administration (Management Sciences). The central idea is to link one eligible U.S. four year college or university with a consortium of five universities located in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, creating a sustained platform for academic collaboration, capacity building, and long term institutional relationships rather than a one time set of activities.
The program is structured as an open competition and anticipates making a single award. Total funding is estimated at up to $1,500,000, which is also listed as the award ceiling. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or award. Because it is a cooperative agreement, the U.S. Government typically expects a closer working relationship during implementation than with a standard grant, with more ongoing coordination and program involvement by the funding agency.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions that are nonprofit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, and the lead institution and funding recipient must be an accredited U.S. four year college or university. The announcement also signals that the Department encourages applications from organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding, which can be read as an effort to broaden the pool of participating institutions beyond the usual repeat implementers. Applicants must be able to demonstrate expertise in business administration, reflecting the subject matter focus and the expectation that the U.S. partner will bring credible academic and practical strength to the collaboration.
The consortium's priority objectives are intentionally broad to invite creative program design, but they revolve around several core activity types. These include collaborative research projects between U.S. and Pakistani faculty (and potentially students), joint curriculum development or modernization efforts in management sciences, and the creation or expansion of faculty and student exchange programs. The opportunity also places emphasis on long distance teaching and engagement through internet based tools and distance video conferencing (DVC), which is meant to allow sustained interaction even when travel is limited. Another major priority is resource sharing, specifically including collaboration on research and improved online access to library resources such as research journals and books, which can strengthen teaching and scholarship capacity across the consortium.
Proposals are expected to clearly explain how the applicant would meet these objectives over the three year implementation period, including a defined timeline and plan for achieving results. The solicitation leaves the methods open ended on purpose, so applicants have room to propose approaches that fit their strengths and the consortium's needs, as long as the activities align with the partnership goals and are realistic within the proposed schedule and budget. In practical terms, a competitive proposal would likely describe governance and coordination mechanisms between the U.S. institution and the five university consortium, detail how research and curriculum outputs will be developed and sustained, explain exchange logistics and participant selection, and show how distance learning and library access components will be implemented and maintained beyond the award period.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and categorized as an education focused discretionary program. Key dates in the original announcement show it was posted on August 3, 2012, with a closing date in mid September 2012, indicating it was a time limited competition. For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, at 202-647-9503.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This opportunity funds a three-year cooperative agreement to build a formal university partnership in Business Administration (Management Sciences). The core concept is to connect one eligible U.S. four-year college or university with a consortium of five universities in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province to create a sustained platform for academic collaboration, capacity building, and long-term institutional relationships.
Who is issuing and administering the opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
What type of award is this?
This is a cooperative agreement, which typically involves a closer working relationship with the U.S. Government during implementation than a standard grant, including more ongoing coordination and program involvement by the funding agency.
How long is the project period?
The cooperative agreement is designed as a three-year program.
How many awards are expected?
The competition anticipates making a single award.
What is the maximum funding available?
Total funding is estimated at up to $1,500,000, and the award ceiling is also listed as $1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions that are nonprofit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. The lead institution and funding recipient must be an accredited U.S. four-year college or university.
Is this opportunity open to for-profit organizations?
No. The eligibility description limits applicants to nonprofit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3), with an accredited U.S. four-year college or university serving as the lead institution and funding recipient.
Does the announcement encourage new applicants?
Yes. The Department encourages applications from organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding, indicating an interest in expanding participation beyond repeat implementers.
What field or academic discipline does the partnership focus on?
The focus is Business Administration (Management Sciences). Applicants must be able to demonstrate expertise in business administration.
What is the partnership model being funded?
The model links one eligible U.S. four-year college or university with a consortium of five universities located in Pakistan's KPK province, with the goal of sustained collaboration rather than a one-time set of activities.
Where are the partner institutions in Pakistan located?
The Pakistani partner institutions are described as a consortium of five universities located in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province.
What kinds of activities are prioritized under this program?
The priority objectives are broad but center on: collaborative research projects between U.S. and Pakistani faculty (and potentially students); joint curriculum development or modernization in management sciences; creation or expansion of faculty and student exchange programs; long-distance teaching and engagement through internet-based tools and distance video conferencing (DVC); and resource sharing, including improved online access to library resources such as research journals and books.
Does the program support faculty and student exchanges?
Yes. The opportunity includes the creation or expansion of faculty and student exchange programs as a major priority.
Does the program support distance learning and virtual collaboration?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes long-distance teaching and engagement using internet-based tools and distance video conferencing (DVC) to enable sustained interaction even when travel is limited.
Does the program include library and research resource support?
Yes. Resource sharing is highlighted as a major priority, including collaboration on research and improved online access to library resources such as research journals and books.
How prescriptive is the solicitation about the methods applicants must use?
The solicitation is intentionally open-ended in terms of methods. Applicants have flexibility to propose approaches that fit their strengths and the consortium's needs, as long as proposed activities align with the partnership goals and are realistic within the proposed schedule and budget.
What should proposals explain for the three-year period?
Proposals are expected to clearly explain how the applicant would meet the stated objectives over the three-year implementation period, including a defined timeline and plan for achieving results.
What kinds of implementation details would a competitive proposal typically include?
Based on the description provided, a competitive proposal would likely describe governance and coordination mechanisms between the U.S. institution and the five-university consortium, detail how research and curriculum outputs will be developed and sustained, explain exchange logistics and participant selection, and show how distance learning and library access components will be implemented and maintained beyond the award period.
Is this an open competition?
Yes. The program is structured as an open competition.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.501, "Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan," and is categorized as an education-focused discretionary program.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The original announcement was posted on August 3, 2012, and the closing date was in mid-September 2012, indicating it was a time-limited competition.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, at 202-647-9503.
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