Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 13 CA 075 SCA 05082013
Apply for SCAPPD 13 CA 075 SCA 05082013
- The U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Leadership Institute for Secondary School Teachers" 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 Jun 28, 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 $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 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 or higher education institutions subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be a U.S. based nonprofit organization or higher education institution.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Leadership Institute for Secondary School Teachers (LISST) is a U.S. Embassy Islamabad (Public Affairs Section) funding opportunity that supports a 12-month education-focused project designed to strengthen teaching and school leadership in Pakistan. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. Government expects to have substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing key aspects of implementation rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal interaction. The core purpose is to empower a cohort of 20 Pakistani secondary school teachers and administrators by introducing new leadership paradigms and modern teaching methods that can be applied directly in classrooms to improve student learning outcomes.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based entities that qualify under IRS 501(c)(3) rules. Specifically, proposals may be submitted by nonprofit organizations and accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities that meet the requirements of section 26 USC 501(c)(3). A key condition is that the lead institution and the funding recipient must be a U.S.-based nonprofit or eligible higher education institution, even though the participants and program focus are in Pakistan. Applicants are expected to clearly explain in their proposals how they will meet the program objectives, including what activities they will deliver, how they will structure the institute, and how the training will translate into tangible changes in classroom practice and school leadership. Proposals must also include a clear timeline tied to the budget request, showing how the objectives will be achieved within the 12-month implementation period.
The opportunity falls under the U.S. Department of State public diplomacy and education programming umbrella (CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan) and is categorized as discretionary funding. The Embassy anticipated making a single award, with total estimated funding of $400,000. The expected award size is substantial, with a funding floor of $350,000 and a ceiling of $400,000, indicating the program is intended to be a comprehensive, well-resourced institute rather than a small pilot. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the solicitation terms) alongside the requested federal funds.
Key dates show the announcement was posted May 8, 2013, created May 16, 2013, and originally due June 10, 2013, later extended to June 28, 2013, with an archive date of July 28, 2013. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Leadership Institute for Secondary School Teachers (LISST)
1) What is the Leadership Institute for Secondary School Teachers (LISST)?
LISST is a U.S. Embassy Islamabad (Public Affairs Section) funding opportunity supporting a 12-month, education-focused project designed to strengthen teaching and school leadership in Pakistan.
2) Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through the U.S. Embassy Islamabad (Public Affairs Section) under the U.S. Department of State public diplomacy and education programming umbrella.
3) What is the main goal of the LISST program?
The core purpose is to empower a cohort of 20 Pakistani secondary school teachers and administrators by introducing new leadership paradigms and modern teaching methods that can be applied directly in classrooms to improve student learning outcomes.
4) How long is the project period?
The project is designed as a 12-month implementation period.
5) How many participants are expected to be supported?
The program is intended to support a cohort of 20 Pakistani secondary school teachers and administrators.
6) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means the U.S. Government expects to have substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing key aspects of the implementation rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal interaction.
7) What does "substantial involvement" mean in practice for applicants?
Based on the description provided, substantial involvement means the U.S. Government expects to be involved in key aspects of program implementation and oversight, rather than having a hands-off role.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based entities that qualify under IRS 501(c)(3) rules. Proposals may be submitted by nonprofit organizations and accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities that meet the requirements of 26 USC 501(c)(3).
9) Can non-U.S. organizations apply as the lead applicant?
No. A key condition is that the lead institution and the funding recipient must be a U.S.-based nonprofit or eligible U.S. higher education institution, even though the participants and program focus are in Pakistan.
10) Does the program focus on Pakistan even though applicants must be U.S.-based?
Yes. The participants and the program focus are in Pakistan, but the lead institution and funding recipient must be a U.S.-based eligible entity.
11) What kinds of activities should proposals describe?
Applicants are expected to clearly explain how they will meet program objectives, including what activities they will deliver, how they will structure the institute, and how the training will translate into tangible changes in classroom practice and school leadership.
12) Is a timeline required in the proposal?
Yes. Proposals must include a clear timeline tied to the budget request, showing how objectives will be achieved within the 12-month implementation period.
13) What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the U.S. Department of State public diplomacy and education programming umbrella and is categorized as discretionary funding.
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
15) How many awards did the Embassy anticipate making?
The Embassy anticipated making a single award.
16) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $400,000.
17) What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The funding floor is $350,000 and the funding ceiling is $400,000.
18) What does the award size suggest about the scope of the program?
The substantial funding range indicates the program is intended to be a comprehensive, well-resourced institute rather than a small pilot.
19) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources alongside the requested federal funds.
20) What forms of cost share are referenced?
The description notes cost share may include cash and/or in-kind resources, depending on the solicitation terms.
21) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted on May 8, 2013, and the record was created on May 16, 2013.
22) What were the application due dates?
The opportunity was originally due on June 10, 2013, and the deadline was later extended to June 28, 2013.
23) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 28, 2013.
24) Who was listed as the point of contact for questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
25) What should applicants emphasize to align with the stated purpose?
Applicants should focus on how the institute will introduce leadership paradigms and modern teaching methods and, importantly, how those methods will be applied directly in classrooms and school leadership to produce tangible improvements in student learning outcomes.
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