Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C EUR SCA 10 32
Apply for ECA PE C EUR SCA 10 32
- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural 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 "The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.415 Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs Citizen Exchanges.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 11, 2010 and posted on Mar 11, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program was a discretionary grant opportunity announced by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), framed as part of a broader diplomatic push tied to President Obama s December 1, 2009 West Point speech on strengthening peace and stability in the Afghanistan Pakistan region. The core idea of the program was to bring together young professionals from the United States and Pakistan, generally ages 20 to 35, in structured exchanges that build real cross cultural relationships while also sharpening practical, career focused skills. The intended outcome was not just short term training, but longer lasting professional networks and stronger people to people ties that could translate into positive impacts in both societies.
ECA structured the opportunity as a two part competition, with two separate awards expected, one per program track. Total anticipated funding across both awards was about 3.7 million dollars, with an award ceiling listed at 2.2 million dollars. The program fell under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs Citizen Exchanges) and required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources beyond the federal funds (for example, cash cost share, in kind contributions, partner support, waived fees, or similar allowable contributions as defined in the full announcement).
Applicants were asked to propose and implement one of two distinct professional partnership projects. The first track, Professional Partnerships Journalism, focused on engaging Pakistani and American journalists in a set of activities designed to demonstrate and strengthen journalism skills while also offering meaningful professional development. A central component was internships at U.S. based media outlets for Pakistani journalists, implying hands on newsroom exposure, mentorship, and practical experience with U.S. media practices and standards alongside opportunities to build relationships with American peers.
The second track, Professional Partnerships Public Administration, targeted professionals working in public administration and looked at the skills and practices used by U.S. and Pakistani counterparts at multiple levels of government, including national, regional, and local. Like the journalism track, it included an internship element, pairing Pakistani professionals with U.S. based professionals to observe, learn, and exchange approaches to administration, management, and public service delivery, with the broader goal of improving professional capacity and fostering sustained cross border collaboration.
Eligibility was open to several types of organizations positioned to run international exchange and professional development programs, including public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). The notice indicated that additional eligibility details were contained in the full announcement. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was listed as Other, with clarification deferred to the complete announcement.
Key administrative details reflect that the opportunity was posted on March 11, 2010, with an application deadline of April 9, 2010, and it was archived on April 10, 2010. The official funding opportunity number was ECA PE C EUR SCA 10 32. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program?
The U.S./Pakistan Professional Partnership Program was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It was designed to bring together young professionals from the United States and Pakistan through structured exchanges that build cross-cultural relationships while strengthening practical, career-focused skills and long-term professional networks.
What was the broader purpose behind this program?
The program was framed as part of a broader diplomatic effort tied to President Obama's December 1, 2009 West Point speech focused on strengthening peace and stability in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region. The intended outcome emphasized durable people-to-people ties and sustained professional collaboration, not just short-term training.
Who was the funding agency and which bureau administered it?
The funding agency was the U.S. Department of State, and the opportunity was administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number was ECA-PE-C-EUR-SCA-10-32.
What CFDA number applied to this opportunity?
This opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges).
How was the competition structured?
ECA structured the opportunity as a two-part competition with two separate awards expected, one award per program track.
What were the two program tracks applicants could propose?
Applicants were asked to propose and implement one of two distinct projects: (1) Professional Partnerships Journalism, or (2) Professional Partnerships Public Administration.
What is the Professional Partnerships Journalism track?
The journalism track focused on engaging Pakistani and American journalists in activities intended to demonstrate and strengthen journalism skills while providing meaningful professional development. A central component was internships at U.S.-based media outlets for Pakistani journalists, emphasizing hands-on newsroom exposure, mentorship, practical experience with U.S. media practices, and relationship-building with American peers.
What is the Professional Partnerships Public Administration track?
The public administration track targeted professionals working in public administration and focused on skills and practices used by U.S. and Pakistani counterparts at national, regional, and local levels of government. It included an internship element pairing Pakistani professionals with U.S.-based professionals to observe, learn, and exchange approaches to administration, management, and public service delivery, with the goal of improving professional capacity and encouraging sustained cross-border collaboration.
Who were the intended participants?
The core concept was to bring together young professionals from the United States and Pakistan, generally ages 20 to 35, through structured exchange activities.
Were internships required or encouraged as part of the program design?
Both tracks included an internship element. In the journalism track, internships were at U.S.-based media outlets for Pakistani journalists. In the public administration track, Pakistani professionals were paired with U.S.-based professionals for observation and exchange.
How much total funding was anticipated across both awards?
The total anticipated funding across both awards was about $3.7 million.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed in the opportunity was $2.2 million.
How many awards were expected?
Two awards were expected in total, with one award per program track.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type for this opportunity was a grant.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources beyond the federal funds.
What kinds of contributions could count toward cost sharing or matching?
Examples mentioned included cash cost share, in-kind contributions, partner support, waived fees, or similar allowable contributions as defined in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). The notice indicated that additional eligibility details were included in the full announcement.
What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as Other, with further clarification deferred to the complete announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on March 11, 2010, and the application deadline was April 9, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 10, 2010.
Who should applicants contact if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
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