Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 13 CA 090 SCA 05082013
Apply for SCAPPD 13 CA 090 SCA 05082013
- The U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Elementary Education with Government College University Faisalabad, 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 May 16, 2013 and posted on May 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2013. (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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is an open, competitive cooperative agreement sponsored by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore under the U.S. Mission to Pakistan. The goal is to create an Academic Partnership in Elementary Education between one eligible U.S. institution and Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The partnership is intended to strengthen GCUF's capacity in elementary education, with a clear emphasis on bachelor-level programming, while also deepening sustained institutional ties between the two universities through joint planning and implementation.
The partnership priorities are centered on three main program areas. First is curriculum development, meaning proposals should focus on improving, modernizing, or expanding the bachelor-level elementary education curriculum at GCUF, potentially including course design, learning outcomes, assessment approaches, teaching practice components, and alignment with contemporary standards in teacher preparation. Second is professional development for GCUF faculty delivered in collaboration with U.S. counterparts, which could include training in pedagogy, research methods, mentoring, supervision of student teachers, instructional design, and other faculty capacity-building activities that translate into stronger classroom instruction and teacher education. Third is faculty and student exchange, with the announcement stating that one-semester exchanges are preferred, signaling interest in substantive, immersive exchanges rather than short visits. In addition to these core elements, GCUF has specifically communicated two practical needs that applicants can address within the partnership: assistance in establishing a computer lab for teachers and students in the Department of Education, and improved online access to international academic journals, which would support both teaching quality and research capability.
Funding is substantial and designed for a single award. The opportunity anticipates one cooperative agreement, 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 proposals should generally fall within that range. Because this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, applicants should expect a more hands-on relationship with the U.S. government during implementation, including coordination and ongoing engagement consistent with cooperative agreement terms. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget and narrative.
Eligibility is limited and specific. The lead institution and funding recipient must be an accredited U.S. four-year college or university, and it must be a nonprofit organization recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. While the listing notes "Others" in a general eligibility field, the accompanying eligibility language makes clear that only qualifying 501(c)(3) accredited U.S. four-year institutions may serve as the primary applicant and recipient, and they are expected to partner directly with Government College University Faisalabad.
The administrative details reflect a time-bound application window in 2013. The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 13 CA 090 SCA 05082013, and it falls under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the activity category listed as Education. The opportunity was posted May 8, 2013, created May 16, 2013, and had an original closing date of June 14, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of July 1, 2013, with an archive date of July 14, 2013. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy Inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is an open, competitive cooperative agreement sponsored by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore, under the U.S. Mission to Pakistan.
2) What is the main goal of the cooperative agreement?
The goal is to create an Academic Partnership in Elementary Education between one eligible U.S. institution and Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The partnership is intended to strengthen GCUF's capacity in elementary education, with a clear emphasis on bachelor-level programming, and to deepen sustained institutional ties through joint planning and implementation.
3) Who are the intended partner institutions?
The partnership is specifically between one eligible U.S. institution (as the lead institution and funding recipient) and Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
4) What type of award is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. Applicants should expect a more hands-on relationship with the U.S. government during implementation, including coordination and ongoing engagement consistent with cooperative agreement terms.
5) How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (one cooperative agreement).
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, so proposals are generally expected to fall within that range.
7) What are the main program priority areas?
The partnership priorities are centered on three main program areas:
- Curriculum development (bachelor-level elementary education curriculum at GCUF)
- Professional development for GCUF faculty delivered in collaboration with U.S. counterparts
- Faculty and student exchange, with one-semester exchanges preferred
8) What does "curriculum development" mean in this opportunity?
Curriculum development refers to improving, modernizing, or expanding the bachelor-level elementary education curriculum at GCUF. The announcement indicates this can include course design, learning outcomes, assessment approaches, teaching practice components, and alignment with contemporary standards in teacher preparation.
9) What kinds of professional development activities are relevant?
Professional development is intended to build GCUF faculty capacity in collaboration with U.S. counterparts. Examples described include training in pedagogy, research methods, mentoring, supervision of student teachers, instructional design, and other activities that translate into stronger classroom instruction and teacher education.
10) What exchange format does the announcement prefer?
The announcement states that one-semester exchanges are preferred, signaling interest in substantive, immersive exchanges rather than short visits.
11) Are there specific needs identified by GCUF that proposals may address?
Yes. GCUF communicated two practical needs that applicants can address within the partnership:
- Assistance in establishing a computer lab for teachers and students in the Department of Education
- Improved online access to international academic journals to support teaching quality and research capability
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget and narrative.
13) Who is eligible to apply as the lead institution and funding recipient?
Eligibility is limited to an accredited U.S. four-year college or university that is a nonprofit organization recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. This qualifying institution must serve as the primary applicant and recipient and is expected to partner directly with GCUF.
14) The listing mentions "Others" under eligibility. Can an entity other than a U.S. 501(c)(3) accredited four-year institution apply as the primary applicant?
Based on the accompanying eligibility language provided, only qualifying 501(c)(3) accredited U.S. four-year colleges or universities may serve as the primary applicant and recipient for this opportunity, and they are expected to partner directly with GCUF.
15) What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 19.501, titled Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the activity category listed is Education.
16) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 13 CA 090 SCA 05082013.
17) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 8, 2013, and created on May 16, 2013. The original closing date was June 14, 2013, and it was extended to a current closing date of July 1, 2013. The archive date is July 14, 2013.
18) Who is the contact person listed for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed is Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy Inquiries.
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