Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 101 SCA 061512
Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 101 SCA 061512
- 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 the University of Gujrat, Gujrat, 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 Jun 14, 2012 and posted on Jun 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Establishment of a University Partnership with the University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAPPD 12 CA 101 SCA 061512), is a discretionary U.S. government funding competition offered through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs and administered via the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government anticipates an active role in supporting or shaping aspects of the project during implementation rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement. The activity focus falls under education and public diplomacy programming connected to Afghanistan and Pakistan (CFDA 19.501). The opportunity was posted on June 14, 2012, with a closing date of July 27, 2012, and it anticipated making a single award.
The core purpose is to establish a formal university partnership between an accredited, four-year U.S. college or university and the University of Gujrat (UOG) in Pakistan, specifically in the field of Mass Communication and Media Studies. The program is designed to strengthen institutional and departmental capacity through international collaboration, emphasizing practical academic and professional linkages rather than launching new academic credential pathways. While the program invites creativity in how partners design the collaboration, it is explicit about what it will not fund: it does not support the creation of new degree programs, nor does it support academic degree programs for faculty, staff, or students.
UOGs stated priorities guide the types of activities applicants are expected to propose. These include building and carrying out faculty and/or student exchange programs, developing academic collaboration (which can include curriculum development and course content alignment), supporting long-distance teaching through internet-based platforms or distance video conferencing (DVC), exchanging resource materials and publications of mutual interest, pursuing collaborative research initiatives, and creating professional development opportunities for faculty. The announcement also leaves room for other collaborative programs that serve the partnership goals, as long as they fit within the broad intent of strengthening mass communication and media studies collaboration between the two institutions. Proposals are expected to clearly lay out a timeline and work plan showing how objectives will be achieved during the implementation period.
The project period is intended to be three years, and applicants must present a clear timeframe tied to the funding request. Total estimated funding for the opportunity is $1,000,000, and the award ceiling is also $1,000,000, indicating that the single expected award could fund the full amount if the proposal and budget justify it. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the detailed rules in the full announcement) as part of the overall project budget.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education that are accredited four-year colleges or universities and that qualify as nonprofit organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. Both private nonprofit institutions and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education may apply, but the lead institution and official funding recipient must be the U.S. accredited four-year institution meeting the nonprofit requirement. The competition format is open, meaning eligible institutions submit proposals and the government selects the strongest submission based on the criteria described in the full notice.
For administrative support or if an applicant has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-647-9503.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Establishment of a University Partnership with the University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAPPD 12 CA 101 SCA 061512.
Which U.S. government office is offering and administering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. government funding competition offered through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs and administered via the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement indicates the U.S. government anticipates an active role in supporting or shaping aspects of the project during implementation, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement.
What program area or CFDA is associated with this opportunity?
The activity focus is tied to education and public diplomacy programming connected to Afghanistan and Pakistan and is listed under CFDA 19.501.
When was the opportunity posted and what is the closing date?
The opportunity was posted on June 14, 2012, and the closing date is July 27, 2012.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipated making a single award.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to establish a formal university partnership between an accredited, four-year U.S. college or university and the University of Gujrat (UOG) in Pakistan in the field of Mass Communication and Media Studies.
Which Pakistani institution is the U.S. partner expected to collaborate with?
The partnership is specifically with the University of Gujrat (UOG), located in Gujrat, Pakistan.
What academic field must the partnership focus on?
The partnership must focus on Mass Communication and Media Studies.
Is the program intended to create new degree programs?
No. The opportunity explicitly states it does not support the creation of new degree programs.
Does the grant support academic degree programs for faculty, staff, or students?
No. The opportunity explicitly states it does not support academic degree programs for faculty, staff, or students.
What kinds of activities are encouraged under the partnership?
Applicants are expected to propose activities guided by UOG priorities, which include faculty and/or student exchange programs, academic collaboration (including curriculum development and course content alignment), long-distance teaching using internet-based platforms or distance video conferencing (DVC), exchange of resource materials and publications, collaborative research initiatives, and professional development opportunities for faculty.
Are faculty and student exchanges allowable activities?
Yes. Building and carrying out faculty and/or student exchange programs is listed as a stated priority.
Can the partnership include curriculum development or course content alignment?
Yes. Academic collaboration may include curriculum development and course content alignment.
Is distance learning or remote instruction part of the intended scope?
Yes. The priorities include supporting long-distance teaching through internet-based platforms or distance video conferencing (DVC).
Can the partners exchange educational resources and publications?
Yes. Exchanging resource materials and publications of mutual interest is included in the stated priorities.
Does the opportunity allow collaborative research activities?
Yes. Pursuing collaborative research initiatives is listed as a priority area.
Are professional development activities for faculty allowed?
Yes. Creating professional development opportunities for faculty is one of the stated priorities.
Can applicants propose other partnership activities beyond the listed priorities?
Yes. The announcement leaves room for other collaborative programs that serve the partnership goals, as long as they fit the intent of strengthening Mass Communication and Media Studies collaboration between the two institutions.
What is the expected project period?
The project period is intended to be three years.
Do proposals need to include a timeline or work plan?
Yes. Proposals are expected to clearly lay out a timeline and work plan showing how objectives will be achieved during the implementation period.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding for the opportunity is $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Could the single award potentially cover the full $1,000,000?
Yes. Because the total estimated funding and the award ceiling are both $1,000,000, the single expected award could fund the full amount if the proposal and budget justify it.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
What types of cost share are referenced?
The notice indicates cost share may include cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the detailed rules in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education that are accredited four-year colleges or universities and qualify as nonprofit organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code.
Can public or state-controlled universities apply?
Yes. Both private nonprofit institutions and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education may apply, as long as the lead institution and official funding recipient meets the stated eligibility requirements.
Who must be the lead applicant and official recipient of the award?
The lead institution and official funding recipient must be the U.S. accredited four-year institution that meets the nonprofit requirement.
Is this an open competition?
Yes. The competition format is open: eligible institutions submit proposals and the U.S. government selects the strongest submission based on the criteria described in the full notice.
Who can applicants contact for administrative support or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-647-9503.
What should an applicant do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants can contact Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, at 202-647-9503 for assistance or administrative support.
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