Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 15 AW 002 10222014
Apply for SCAISB 15 AW 002 10222014
- The U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of a University Partnership with University of the Punjab Lahore, Institute of Communication Studies (ICS)" 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 Jan 29, 2015 and posted on Oct 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 2, 2015. (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. Further eligibility requirements are listed on page 11 of the announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, offered by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore, funds the creation of a formal university partnership between an accredited four-year U.S. college or university and the University of the Punjab in Lahore, specifically tied to the Institute of Communication Studies (ICS). The partnership is intended to strengthen higher education collaboration and capacity in two main academic areas: journalism/communication studies and development studies. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects to have an active role in the project beyond simply issuing funds, typically through ongoing coordination and oversight during implementation.
The program is designed to support a broad range of institution-building and academic collaboration activities, with clearly stated priority objectives. These priorities include developing or modernizing curriculum, conducting collaborative research, delivering long-distance teaching through online platforms or distance video conferencing (DVC), sharing academic resources and materials, expanding professional development opportunities for faculty, and creating faculty and student exchange programs. Within the exchange component, the announcement signals a strong preference for full-semester exchanges rather than short visits, suggesting the funder is looking for deeper academic immersion and sustained engagement that can produce lasting institutional impact.
A key feature of the opportunity is that it leaves the methods and program design intentionally open-ended. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative, tailored approaches that fit the international education and research goals of both the U.S. institution and the University of the Punjab. However, the announcement also makes it clear that proposals should be developed in consultation with the University of the Punjab, implying that competitive applications will show evidence of coordination, shared planning, and alignment with the Pakistani partner's departmental or institutional needs. Proposals must also include a clear timeline and workplan that explains how the project will meet its objectives during the performance period.
The anticipated project duration is 36 months. Funding for the competition is expected to result in one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is $750,000, indicating that proposals are expected to be substantial in scale. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants need to plan for contributing non-federal resources or third-party support consistent with the announcement's requirements.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions that are nonprofit organizations meeting the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3). In addition, the lead institution and direct recipient of funds must be an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. The announcement notes additional eligibility requirements (referenced as being detailed on page 11 of the full announcement), so applicants would be expected to confirm compliance with those conditions as part of submission.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number SCAISB 15 AW 002 10222014 and CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan), placing it within the State Department's public diplomacy framework. The opportunity was posted October 22, 2014, with a closing date of February 2, 2015, and an archive date of March 4, 2015, meaning it was a time-bound competition rather than an open rolling program. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the point of contact provided was Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Coordinator in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. government grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore. It funds the creation of a formal university partnership between an eligible U.S. institution and the University of the Punjab in Lahore, specifically tied to the Institute of Communication Studies (ICS).
2) Who is the Pakistani partner institution for this partnership?
The required Pakistani partner is the University of the Punjab in Lahore, with the partnership specifically connected to the Institute of Communication Studies (ICS).
3) What are the main academic focus areas supported by this program?
The partnership is intended to strengthen collaboration and capacity in two main academic areas: (1) journalism/communication studies and (2) development studies.
4) What type of award is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means the U.S. government expects to have an active role during implementation, typically through ongoing coordination and oversight, rather than simply providing funds with minimal involvement.
5) How many awards are expected to be made?
The competition is expected to result in one award.
6) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,000,000. The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is $750,000, which indicates proposals are expected to be substantial in scope.
7) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources and/or identify third-party support in line with the announcement requirements.
8) What is the anticipated project duration?
The anticipated project duration is 36 months.
9) What kinds of activities can be supported under this partnership?
The opportunity is designed to support a broad range of institution-building and academic collaboration activities. Priority examples include curriculum development or modernization, collaborative research, long-distance teaching using online platforms or distance video conferencing (DVC), sharing academic resources/materials, expanding faculty professional development, and creating faculty and student exchange programs.
10) What does the announcement say about exchanges (short visits vs. semester programs)?
Within the exchange component, the announcement signals a strong preference for full-semester exchanges rather than short visits. This suggests the funder is looking for deeper academic immersion and sustained engagement that supports lasting institutional impact.
11) How prescriptive is the program design?
The methods and program design are intentionally open-ended. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative, tailored approaches that fit the international education and research goals of both the U.S. institution and the University of the Punjab.
12) Do proposals need to be developed with the University of the Punjab?
Yes. The announcement indicates proposals should be developed in consultation with the University of the Punjab. Competitive proposals would be expected to demonstrate coordination, shared planning, and alignment with the Pakistani partner's departmental or institutional needs.
13) What planning details must be included in the proposal?
Proposals must include a clear timeline and workplan explaining how the project will meet its objectives during the performance period.
14) Who is eligible to apply as the lead applicant?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions that are nonprofit organizations meeting the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3). In addition, the lead institution and direct recipient of funds must be an accredited four-year U.S. college or university.
15) Are there additional eligibility requirements beyond nonprofit status and accreditation?
Yes. The announcement notes additional eligibility requirements that are referenced as being detailed on page 11 of the full announcement. Applicants would need to confirm compliance with those additional conditions as part of submission.
16) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAISB 15 AW 002 10222014.
17) What is the CFDA number and program category?
The listing references CFDA 19.501, titled Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, indicating this opportunity sits within the U.S. Department of State public diplomacy framework.
18) When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on October 22, 2014. The closing date was February 2, 2015. The archive date was March 4, 2015, indicating it was time-bound rather than a rolling, always-open program.
19) Is this an open, ongoing program that accepts applications year-round?
No. Based on the posted close date and archive date, this was a time-limited competition rather than an open rolling program.
20) Who was listed as the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The point of contact provided was Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Coordinator in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
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