Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 010 04202016
Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 010 04202016
- The DOS-PAK 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 Corners Pakistan – Programming Support" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2016 and posted on Apr 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, issued this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to select a registered Pakistani not-for-profit organization to support the Lincoln Corners Pakistan program for one year. The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the implementing organization would carry out the work with ongoing coordination and guidance from PAS rather than operating completely independently. The program period was expected to start around September 2016, and the opportunity was posted on April 20, 2016, with an application deadline of June 3, 2016.
Lincoln Corners are described as information and program spaces located at non-U.S. government partner sites across Pakistan. Their purpose is to create accessible venues for public engagement, open dialogue, and people-to-people connections, while also reflecting U.S. priorities around sharing ideas tied to democratic values and civil society. In practical terms, the grant is meant to keep these sites active through staffing, small-scale program inputs, and training-related administrative support rather than building new facilities or running a large nationwide initiative from scratch.
The funded organization would be responsible for three main workstreams. First, it would recruit and hire three Lincoln Corner Coordinators for specific locations in Islamabad and Skardu. These coordinators would be placed within the local partner institutions that host the Lincoln Corners, and they would receive regular guidance and support from PAS staff, indicating that the Embassy would remain closely involved in shaping priorities and oversight. Second, the organization would provide defined and limited programming support to an additional 17 Lincoln Corners around the country. This support is framed as targeted and pre-approved, such as purchasing resources or covering costs tied to specific programs, activities, and events that have already been cleared. Third, the organization would provide administrative support for a training series consisting of one national-level workshop and six district-level workshops, including logistics costs such as venue fees, participant transportation, and per diem.
From a funding and competition standpoint, the opportunity falls under the discretionary category, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an expectation of a single award. The CFDA number listed is 19.501, and the issuing agency is identified as DOS-PAK. Eligibility is limited to registered Pakistani not-for-profit organizations, with additional requirements referenced in the NOFO eligibility section. Overall, the grant is geared toward operational enablement of an existing network of Lincoln Corners by covering coordinator staffing at select sites, modest program and resource support at many sites, and the logistical backbone needed to run structured training workshops for staff or stakeholders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this funding opportunity about?
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is issued by the U.S. Department of State through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad to select a registered Pakistani not-for-profit organization to support the Lincoln Corners Pakistan program for one year. The funding is intended to keep existing Lincoln Corners active through staffing, modest program inputs, and administrative support for training workshops.
2. Who is offering the grant?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. The issuing agency is identified as DOS-PAK.
3. What is the award mechanism (grant type)?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement. This means the selected organization would implement the program with ongoing coordination, guidance, and close involvement from PAS, rather than operating fully independently.
4. What is the program being supported (Lincoln Corners Pakistan)?
Lincoln Corners are information and program spaces located at non-U.S. government partner sites across Pakistan. They are designed to provide accessible venues for public engagement, open dialogue, and people-to-people connections, while reflecting U.S. priorities around sharing ideas tied to democratic values and civil society.
5. How long is the program period?
The program is intended to run for one year.
6. When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on April 20, 2016. The application deadline was June 3, 2016.
7. When was the program expected to start?
The program period was expected to start around September 2016.
8. What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
9. How many awards were expected?
The NOFO indicates an expectation of a single award.
10. What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.501.
11. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to registered Pakistani not-for-profit organizations. The NOFO also references additional requirements in its eligibility section.
12. Does the grant focus on creating new Lincoln Corners or building new facilities?
No. The description emphasizes operational enablement of an existing network of Lincoln Corners. The funding is framed around staffing, small-scale program inputs, and administrative support for training rather than establishing new facilities or launching a large nationwide initiative from scratch.
13. What are the main responsibilities (workstreams) of the funded organization?
The funded organization would be responsible for three main workstreams: (1) recruiting and hiring three Lincoln Corner Coordinators for specific locations in Islamabad and Skardu; (2) providing defined and limited programming support to an additional 17 Lincoln Corners across Pakistan; and (3) providing administrative support for a training series consisting of one national-level workshop and six district-level workshops, including logistics and participant-related costs.
14. What staffing is required under this NOFO?
The organization would recruit and hire three Lincoln Corner Coordinators for specific Lincoln Corner locations in Islamabad and Skardu.
15. Where would the Lincoln Corner Coordinators work?
The coordinators would be placed within the local partner institutions that host the Lincoln Corners in Islamabad and Skardu.
16. What role would PAS play during implementation?
PAS would provide regular guidance and support to the coordinators and remain closely involved in setting priorities and oversight, reflecting the cooperative nature of the agreement.
17. What does "defined and limited programming support" for 17 additional Lincoln Corners mean?
It refers to targeted, pre-approved support such as purchasing resources or covering costs tied to specific programs, activities, and events that have already been cleared. The emphasis is on modest, specific inputs rather than broad, open-ended program funding.
18. Are programs and activities funded at the 17 additional Lincoln Corners automatically approved?
No. The description indicates that support is for specific programs, activities, and events that have already been pre-approved and cleared.
19. What training support is included in this grant?
The organization would provide administrative support for a training series that includes one national-level workshop and six district-level workshops.
20. What kinds of training-related costs are included?
The NOFO description includes logistics costs such as venue fees, participant transportation, and per diem as part of the administrative support for the workshop series.
21. Is this opportunity considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is described as falling under the discretionary category.
22. Is the Embassy expected to be closely involved in day-to-day program direction?
The NOFO indicates ongoing coordination and guidance from PAS and regular guidance to coordinators, which implies close Embassy involvement during implementation.
23. What geographic coverage does the program touch?
The work includes coordinator staffing in Islamabad and Skardu, along with programming support for 17 additional Lincoln Corners around Pakistan, plus a training series with one national workshop and six district-level workshops.
24. What is the overall goal of the grant activities?
Overall, the grant is aimed at keeping the Lincoln Corners network active and functional by supporting coordinator staffing at select sites, modest program/resource support across multiple sites, and the logistical and administrative backbone needed to run structured training workshops.
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