Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 13 CA 047 SCA 04082013
Apply for SCAPPD 13 CA 047 SCA 04082013
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of an Academic Partnership in Gender and Development Studies with the Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, 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 13, 2013 and posted on Apr 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 funding opportunity is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy cooperative agreement aimed at building a formal academic partnership in Gender and Development Studies between an eligible U.S. institution and Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) in Lahore, Pakistan. The program is administered through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore, under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. The intent is to support a structured, multi-activity collaboration that strengthens teaching, research, and institutional capacity in gender and development, while also expanding professional connections between U.S. and Pakistani scholars and students.
The partnership priorities are clearly academic and capacity-building in nature. Proposed activities are expected to include collaborative research projects, joint curriculum development, and long-distance teaching delivered through internet-based platforms and/or video conferencing (such as DVC). A major emphasis is placed on professional development for LCWU faculty, supported by U.S. counterparts either in the United States or through in-country training in Pakistan. The opportunity also strongly encourages exchange components. LCWU has indicated a preference for faculty exchanges that can range from a few weeks up to a full semester, along with shorter-term graduate student exchanges. Beyond traditional academic collaboration, the university is also seeking practical assistance with developing multimedia awareness materials, organizing joint workshops, and providing leadership training for women, suggesting proposals can blend classroom-based learning with broader outreach and skills development.
From a funding standpoint, the award is substantial and designed to support a single, well-developed partnership. The opportunity anticipates one award with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. The award floor is $750,000 and the award ceiling is $1,000,000, indicating applicants should propose a program of significant scale. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants need to plan for institutional contributions or other allowable matching resources as part of the overall project budget. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects an active role in shaping or monitoring the project during implementation, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal involvement.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit institutions that meet 501(c)(3) requirements, and the lead institution and funding recipient must be an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. In other words, while the project is a partnership with LCWU, the U.S. university must be the primary applicant and manager of funds. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan) and is categorized under the Education funding activity area.
Key dates show this was a time-limited, competitive announcement posted April 8, 2013, with an original closing date of May 17, 2013, later extended to May 31, 2013, and archived June 16, 2013. For applicants who needed access support for the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist in the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy cooperative agreement focused on creating a formal academic partnership in Gender and Development Studies between an eligible U.S. institution and Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) in Lahore, Pakistan.
Who is administering the program?
The program is administered through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore, under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (U.S. Department of State).
What is the main goal of the partnership?
The partnership is intended to support a structured, multi-activity collaboration that strengthens teaching, research, and institutional capacity in gender and development, while also expanding professional connections between U.S. and Pakistani scholars and students.
What subject area does the partnership focus on?
The focus area is Gender and Development Studies, with an emphasis on academic programming and capacity building connected to gender and development.
What types of activities are expected in proposals?
Proposals are expected to include academic and capacity-building activities such as collaborative research projects, joint curriculum development, and long-distance teaching delivered through internet-based platforms and/or video conferencing (including DVC).
Is faculty professional development part of the expected program design?
Yes. A major emphasis is placed on professional development for LCWU faculty, supported by U.S. counterparts. This support can occur either in the United States or through in-country training in Pakistan.
Are exchange components encouraged?
Yes. The opportunity strongly encourages exchange components as part of the partnership design.
What exchange formats does LCWU prefer?
LCWU indicated a preference for faculty exchanges ranging from a few weeks up to a full semester, along with shorter-term graduate student exchanges.
Can the project include activities beyond traditional academic collaboration?
Yes. LCWU is also seeking practical assistance with developing multimedia awareness materials, organizing joint workshops, and providing leadership training for women. This suggests proposals can blend classroom-based learning with broader outreach and skills development.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates one award supporting a single, well-developed partnership.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,000,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $750,000 and the award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants are expected to plan institutional contributions or other allowable matching resources as part of the overall project budget.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for project management?
A cooperative agreement typically means the U.S. government expects an active role in shaping or monitoring the project during implementation, rather than issuing a grant with minimal involvement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit institutions that meet 501(c)(3) requirements, and the lead institution and funding recipient must be an accredited four-year U.S. college or university.
Can LCWU be the primary applicant or direct recipient of the funds?
No. While the program is a partnership with LCWU, the U.S. university must be the primary applicant and manager of funds.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
What is the funding activity area?
The opportunity is categorized under the Education funding activity area.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 8, 2013.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was May 17, 2013, and it was later extended to May 31, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 16, 2013.
Who was the listed point of contact for access support to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist in the Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
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