Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 13 AW 150 SCA 07172013
Apply for SCAPPD 13 AW 150 SCA 07172013
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "People to People Activities in South and Central Asia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 23, 2013 and posted on Jul 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 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 $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to accredited U.S. four year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) U.S. non profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) and U.S. commercial firms. Eligibility for foreign institutions is limited to legally registered foreign non profit organizations foreign commercial firms legally registered foreign colleges, universities, or other educational institutions and public international institutions. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The People to People Activities in South and Central Asia grant opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy (SCA/PPD) as a discretionary grant competition intended to support public diplomacy programming. The central idea is to fund practical, on-the-ground people-to-people exchanges and collaborative activities that connect communities across borders in South and Central Asia, with the broader aim of strengthening regional stability, prosperity, and long-term cooperation. Projects must involve participants from any combination of two or more of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
At a strategic level, the program is framed around reinforcing regional integration and connectivity, described in the announcement as a vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia linked by a "New Silk Road" of transit, trade, and ideas. It also aligns with the concept of the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor, emphasizing development, investment, trade, and transit links between the fast-growing economies of South and Southeast Asia. In practical terms, the Department of State is looking for proposals that use citizen-focused engagement as a tool to build trust, reduce barriers to cooperation, and create durable networks among individuals and institutions across the region.
The priorities for proposed projects are clearly people-centered. The announcement highlights three main objective areas: first, sustained people-to-people interaction between two or more target countries that helps create an environment supportive of integration and shared prosperity across South and Central Asia; second, focused engagement with youth alongside meaningful efforts to advance women's empowerment; and third, developing linkages between citizens of the region and U.S. citizens in ways that deepen understanding of American culture and institutions. Taken together, these priorities signal an interest in programs that go beyond one-time events and instead build ongoing relationships, professional or educational networks, and collaborative platforms that can continue after the grant period.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $750,000 and anticipated making about three awards. The maximum funding per award (the ceiling) was $300,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of project costs through cash or allowable in-kind support, consistent with federal grant rules and the specifics in the full announcement. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs, and the activity category is described as a public diplomacy program designed to support the development of long-term people-to-people ties.
Eligibility is broad but defined. U.S. applicants may include accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities that meet the provisions described in 26 USC 501(c)(3), U.S. nonprofit organizations that meet 26 USC 501(c)(3), and U.S. commercial firms. Foreign applicants may include legally registered foreign nonprofit organizations, foreign commercial firms, legally registered foreign colleges, universities, or other educational institutions, as well as public international institutions. The Department explicitly encourages organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding to apply, which suggests an openness to new partners and fresh program ideas, provided they can meet compliance and implementation expectations.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on July 17, 2013, created on July 23, 2013, and had an application closing date of August 16, 2013, with an archive date of September 15, 2013. The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 13 AW 150 SCA 07172013. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice directed inquiries to Ellen Delage at SCA/PPD at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.
People to People Activities in South and Central Asia - FAQs
What is the People to People Activities in South and Central Asia grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant competition issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy (SCA/PPD). It is intended to support public diplomacy programming by funding practical, on-the-ground people-to-people exchanges and collaborative activities across South and Central Asia.
What is the main goal of this program?
The central idea is to connect communities across borders through people-to-people exchanges and collaboration, with the broader aim of strengthening regional stability, prosperity, and long-term cooperation.
Which U.S. government office is running this competition?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy (SCA/PPD).
What kind of activities does the program intend to fund?
The program is designed to fund citizen-focused engagement such as people-to-people exchanges and collaborative activities that build trust, reduce barriers to cooperation, and create durable networks among individuals and institutions across the region.
Do projects need to include more than one country?
Yes. Projects must involve participants from any combination of two or more of the eligible countries listed in the announcement.
Which countries are eligible to participate in proposed projects?
Projects must involve participants from two or more of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
What are the priority objectives for proposals?
The announcement highlights three main objective areas:
- Sustained people-to-people interaction between two or more target countries that supports integration and shared prosperity across South and Central Asia.
- Focused engagement with youth along with meaningful efforts to advance women's empowerment.
- Developing linkages between citizens of the region and U.S. citizens to deepen understanding of American culture and institutions.
Is the program focused on one-time events or longer-term engagement?
The priorities indicate an interest in programs that go beyond one-time events and instead build ongoing relationships, networks, and collaborative platforms that can continue after the grant period.
How does the opportunity describe the broader strategic context?
The program is framed around reinforcing regional integration and connectivity, described as a vision of a stable and prosperous South and Central Asia linked by a "New Silk Road" of transit, trade, and ideas. It also aligns with the concept of the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor, emphasizing development, investment, trade, and transit links between fast-growing economies of South and Southeast Asia.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity is $750,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated making about three awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum funding per award (the ceiling) was $300,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants were expected to contribute a portion of project costs through cash or allowable in-kind support, consistent with federal grant rules and the specifics in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs.
How is the activity category described?
The activity category is described as a public diplomacy program designed to support the development of long-term people-to-people ties.
Who is eligible to apply from the United States?
U.S. applicants may include:
- Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities that meet the provisions described in 26 USC 501(c)(3)
- U.S. nonprofit organizations that meet 26 USC 501(c)(3)
- U.S. commercial firms
Who is eligible to apply from outside the United States?
Foreign applicants may include:
- Legally registered foreign nonprofit organizations
- Foreign commercial firms
- Legally registered foreign colleges, universities, or other educational institutions
- Public international institutions
Does the Department of State encourage new applicants?
Yes. The Department explicitly encouraged organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding to apply.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 17, 2013. The application closing date was August 16, 2013.
When was it archived?
The archive date listed was September 15, 2013.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 13 AW 150 SCA 07172013.
Who should applicants contact if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
The notice directed inquiries to Ellen Delage at SCA/PPD at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.
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