Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 010 05082015
Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 010 05082015
- The U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lincoln Corner Karachi Programming and Staffing" 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 11, 2015 and posted on May 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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).
- This funding opportunity is limited to Pakistani non government organizations with experience working with U.S. government agencies, organizations, or individuals. A copy of the Pakistani organization s certificate of registration should be provided with the proposal application.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Lincoln Corner Karachi - Programming and Staffing" (Funding Opportunity Number SCA-ISB-15-AW-010-05082015), was issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Consulate in Karachi. It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected organization would implement the project while working closely with PAS, which would provide guidance and oversight as an active partner rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
The purpose of the award is to support the establishment and operation of a new Lincoln Corner inside the Liaquat Memorial Library in Karachi for a two-year period expected to begin around July 6, 2015. Lincoln Corners are public diplomacy spaces hosted at non-U.S. government locations across Pakistan. They function as information and programming hubs designed to encourage public engagement, sustain open dialogue, and strengthen mutual understanding. The initiative is positioned as part of the United States' broader effort to share ideas linked to democratic values and civil society through accessible community-based venues.
The selected grantee would be responsible for two main areas of work. First, the project includes improving the physical space at the Liaquat Memorial Library so it can function as a modern Lincoln Corner venue. Second, it requires designing and delivering ongoing programming, along with managing day-to-day operations. A key staffing requirement is hiring and supporting a full-time Lincoln Corner Karachi Coordinator who would run the space and implement activities, working under the guidance and support of PAS Karachi staff. The Lincoln Corner Karachi is described as the flagship Lincoln Corner in Pakistan, and the awardee would be expected to have the site ready to open on or around October 30, 2015, indicating a tight early timeline for setup and launch.
Funding was set at an estimated total of USD 100,000, with an award ceiling of USD 100,000 and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Only one award was expected. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501, categorized as public diplomacy programming for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the activity type is listed as "Other" with the clarification that it is a public diplomacy effort.
Eligibility is limited to registered Pakistani non-profit, non-governmental organizations, specifically those with prior experience working with U.S. government agencies, organizations, or individuals. Applicants were required to include proof of registration (a copy of the organization’s registration certificate) with the proposal. The posting date was May 8, 2015, and the application deadline was June 15, 2015, with the opportunity later archived on July 15, 2015. For access issues or additional support, the notice provided a contact point: Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy Inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Lincoln Corner Karachi - Programming and Staffing (SCA-ISB-15-AW-010-05082015)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Lincoln Corner Karachi - Programming and Staffing."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCA-ISB-15-AW-010-05082015.
3) Who issued this funding opportunity?
It was issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Consulate in Karachi.
4) What type of award is being offered?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement.
5) What does "cooperative agreement" mean for this project?
It means the selected organization would implement the project while working closely with PAS, which would provide guidance and oversight as an active partner (rather than providing funds with minimal involvement).
6) What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to support the establishment and operation of a new Lincoln Corner inside the Liaquat Memorial Library in Karachi for a two-year period.
7) Where will the Lincoln Corner be located?
It will be located inside the Liaquat Memorial Library in Karachi.
8) How long is the project period?
The expected project period is two years.
9) When was the project expected to begin?
The two-year period was expected to begin around July 6, 2015.
10) What are Lincoln Corners?
Lincoln Corners are public diplomacy spaces hosted at non-U.S. government locations across Pakistan. They function as information and programming hubs designed to encourage public engagement, sustain open dialogue, and strengthen mutual understanding.
11) What is the broader goal of the Lincoln Corner initiative as described in the notice?
The initiative is positioned as part of the United States' broader effort to share ideas linked to democratic values and civil society through accessible community-based venues.
12) What are the main responsibilities of the selected grantee?
The selected grantee would be responsible for (1) improving the physical space at the Liaquat Memorial Library so it can function as a modern Lincoln Corner venue, and (2) designing and delivering ongoing programming while managing day-to-day operations.
13) What does the "physical space" work include (at a high level)?
The notice specifies improving the physical space at the Liaquat Memorial Library so it can function as a modern Lincoln Corner venue (without listing more detailed construction or renovation specifications in the provided summary).
14) What does "programming" mean in this opportunity?
Programming refers to the ongoing activities and events delivered through the Lincoln Corner as an information and engagement hub. The grantee would be responsible for designing and delivering this programming, along with managing daily operations.
15) Is there a specific staffing requirement?
Yes. A key requirement is hiring and supporting a full-time Lincoln Corner Karachi Coordinator.
16) What is the role of the Lincoln Corner Karachi Coordinator?
The Coordinator would run the space and implement activities, working under the guidance and support of PAS Karachi staff.
17) How involved will PAS Karachi be during implementation?
PAS Karachi is described as providing guidance and oversight as an active partner throughout implementation, consistent with the cooperative agreement structure.
18) Why is Lincoln Corner Karachi described as significant?
The notice describes Lincoln Corner Karachi as the flagship Lincoln Corner in Pakistan.
19) What was the expected opening timeline for the Lincoln Corner?
The awardee was expected to have the site ready to open on or around October 30, 2015.
20) How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding was USD 100,000.
21) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was USD 100,000.
22) Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
23) How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
24) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501.
25) How is the program category described?
It is categorized as public diplomacy programming for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
26) What is the activity type listed for the opportunity?
The activity type is listed as "Other," clarified as a public diplomacy effort.
27) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to registered Pakistani non-profit, non-governmental organizations.
28) Is prior experience required?
Yes. Eligible organizations must have prior experience working with U.S. government agencies, organizations, or individuals.
29) What documentation was required to prove eligibility?
Applicants were required to include proof of registration, specifically a copy of the organization’s registration certificate, with the proposal.
30) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 8, 2015.
31) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 15, 2015.
32) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on July 15, 2015.
33) Who was listed as the contact for access issues or additional support?
The notice provided the following contact point: Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy Inquiries.
34) Does the notice provide any special notes about where Lincoln Corners are hosted?
Yes. It states that Lincoln Corners are hosted at non-U.S. government locations across Pakistan.
35) What are the core functions of the Lincoln Corner, according to the notice?
They are intended to serve as information and programming hubs that encourage public engagement, sustain open dialogue, and strengthen mutual understanding.
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