Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD SPK33013CA123 07172013
Apply for SCAPPD SPK33013CA123 07172013
- 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 "Management and Establishment of Lincoln Corners and American Centers in 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 Aug 9, 2013 and posted on Jul 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 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).
- The U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section encourages applications from all registered not for profit, civil society/non governmental organizations, and educational institutions with at least two years of programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization s proposal. A copy of the organizations registration should be provided with the proposal application. Organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), announced a competitive funding opportunity to select one organization to manage the logistics and operational support needed to establish and administer U.S.-supported "American Spaces" in Pakistan over the period from September 23, 2013 to September 30, 2015. These American Spaces function as public-facing venues for information access and community programming, meant to sustain dialogue and strengthen mutual understanding while highlighting U.S. ideas and values tied to democracy, education, and civil society. In practical terms, the spaces are described as a mix of a library, an internet cafe, and a community center, offering programming and resources that connect local communities with educational and cultural content.
The opportunity covers two related types of facilities. The first are "Lincoln Corners," which are hosted in non-U.S. government locations and operated through partnerships with Pakistani institutions. At the time of the announcement, there were 13 Lincoln Corners already in place, with the possibility of developing one additional Corner during the project period. The second type are "American Centers," which differ in that they are wholly owned and operated by the U.S. government; the announcement indicates that one American Center might be developed during the same period. The selected awardee would not primarily be asked to run policy programming as a standalone grantee, but rather to provide the administrative, procurement, and site-support backbone that allows these spaces to be established, equipped, maintained, and kept operational.
Funding was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement and coordination with the U.S. government during implementation. The total estimated funding for the award was up to $3,000,000, and the ceiling for the single expected award was also $3,000,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated. The funding activity category is listed under public diplomacy support services, reflecting that the grant is aimed at enabling public diplomacy infrastructure and operations rather than funding a narrow one-off event.
The budget described in the announcement is intended to cover the full range of logistical and operating expenses necessary to stand up and maintain these American Spaces. This includes materials and equipment (such as hardware and furnishings), renovation costs where needed, books and information resources, salaries for staff, some utilities, and overall operating expenses. In other words, the grant is structured to underwrite both the initial setup components (renovation, furnishing, equipping) and the ongoing costs required to keep the venues running day to day throughout the project term.
Eligibility was open to registered, not-for-profit civil society or non-governmental organizations, as well as educational institutions, provided they had at least two years of documented programming experience. Applicants were required to submit proof of registration, specifically a certificate of registration from the appropriate government authority, along with the proposal. The announcement encouraged applications from qualified entities that could demonstrate the operational capacity, administrative systems, and experience needed to manage multi-site logistics and support services at a national scale.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number SCAPPD SPK33013CA123 07172013, a posted date of July 17, 2013, and a closing date that was extended from August 16, 2013 to August 23, 2013. The opportunity was later archived on September 15, 2013. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the issuing entity is the U.S. Mission to Pakistan. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/PPD), U.S. Department of State.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity about?
This is a competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad (Public Affairs Section, PAS) to select one organization to manage logistics and operational support for U.S.-supported "American Spaces" in Pakistan during the project period.
2) What are "American Spaces" in the context of this award?
American Spaces are public-facing venues that provide information access and community programming. They are intended to sustain dialogue and strengthen mutual understanding, while highlighting U.S. ideas and values connected to democracy, education, and civil society. Practically, they are described as a mix of a library, an internet cafe, and a community center.
3) What kinds of facilities are included under this program?
The opportunity covers two related facility types: (1) Lincoln Corners and (2) American Centers.
4) What is a Lincoln Corner?
Lincoln Corners are American Spaces hosted in non-U.S. government locations and operated through partnerships with Pakistani institutions. At the time of the announcement, there were 13 Lincoln Corners already in place, with the possibility of developing one additional Corner during the project period.
5) What is an American Center, and how is it different from a Lincoln Corner?
American Centers differ from Lincoln Corners in that they are wholly owned and operated by the U.S. government. The announcement indicates that one American Center might be developed during the same period.
6) How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated selecting one organization for a single award.
7) What type of funding instrument is being used?
Funding was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means substantial involvement and coordination with the U.S. government during implementation.
8) What is the total funding amount available?
The total estimated funding was up to $3,000,000, and the ceiling for the single expected award was also $3,000,000.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the provided information.
10) What is the main purpose of the grant (program focus)?
The activity category is public diplomacy support services. The grant is designed to enable the infrastructure and operations for public diplomacy spaces, rather than funding a narrow one-off event.
11) What would the selected organization be expected to do?
The selected awardee would provide the administrative, procurement, and site-support backbone needed to establish, equip, maintain, and keep these American Spaces operational. The awardee would not primarily be asked to run policy programming as a standalone grantee, but to handle logistics and operational support.
12) What types of costs could the budget cover?
The budget described is intended to cover the full range of logistical and operating expenses needed to stand up and maintain the American Spaces. This includes materials and equipment (such as hardware and furnishings), renovation costs where needed, books and information resources, staff salaries, some utilities, and general operating expenses.
13) Does the funding support both startup and ongoing operations?
Yes. The grant is structured to underwrite initial setup components (such as renovation, furnishing, and equipping) as well as the ongoing day-to-day operating costs throughout the project term.
14) What is the project period for this opportunity?
The period covered is from September 23, 2013 to September 30, 2015.
15) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to registered, not-for-profit civil society or non-governmental organizations and educational institutions, provided they had at least two years of documented programming experience.
16) What proof of eligibility/registration was required?
Applicants were required to submit proof of registration with the proposal, specifically a certificate of registration from the appropriate government authority.
17) What capabilities were applicants expected to demonstrate?
The announcement encouraged applications from qualified entities that could demonstrate operational capacity, strong administrative systems, and experience managing multi-site logistics and support services at a national scale.
18) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD SPK33013CA123 07172013.
19) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date was July 17, 2013. The closing date was extended from August 16, 2013 to August 23, 2013.
20) Was this opportunity archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on September 15, 2013.
21) What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
22) Which U.S. entity issued this opportunity?
The issuing entity is the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, with the announcement coming through the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad Public Affairs Section (PAS).
23) Who was listed as the contact for issues accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed was Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/PPD), U.S. Department of State.
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