Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 009 03092015
Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 009 03092015
- 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 "Track II Initiatives" 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 Mar 9, 2015 and posted on Mar 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 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 $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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).
- This funding opportunity is limited to U.S., Pakistan, and India based and registered not for profit, civil society/non governmental organizations with at least two years of programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization s proposal. Individuals and for profit entities are not eligible to apply for this opportunity, please refer to Section D for funding restrictions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Track II Initiatives grant opportunity is a U.S. public diplomacy funding competition run jointly by the Public Affairs Sections (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan and the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India. The central aim is to fund programs that connect stakeholders from the United States, Pakistan, and India through people-to-people engagement. In practice, this means supporting educational and cultural exchanges, joint training opportunities, and collaborative projects that build durable relationships and encourage more regional cooperation over time. The opportunity reflects a longer-running effort: since 2011, the U.S. Embassies in Pakistan and India have backed close to a dozen similar grant-funded programs spanning areas like the arts, cultural heritage and preservation, economic issues, education, journalism, and water management.
Funding is offered through either a grant or a cooperative agreement, indicating that selected projects may involve varying levels of U.S. government involvement during implementation depending on the award mechanism used. The total estimated funding available is $250,000, with plans to make about two awards. Individual awards are expected to fall between $100,000 (award floor) and $250,000 (award ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds to be considered competitive, although proposals can still include leveraged resources or partner contributions if relevant.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit, civil society, and non-governmental organizations that are based in and registered in the United States, Pakistan, or India. Applicants must also have at least two years of programming experience, and that experience needs to be clearly documented in the proposal. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply. The funding activity category is public diplomacy (listed under an "Other" category with clarification), and the opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.501, which covers Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Key dates for this specific posting show it was published on March 9, 2015, with an application deadline of April 30, 2015, and an archive date of May 30, 2015. The funding opportunity number is SCA ISB 15 AW 009 03092015, and the issuing agency is identified as the U.S. Mission to Pakistan. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact listed is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
Track II Initiatives Grant Opportunity - FAQs
What is the Track II Initiatives grant opportunity?
The Track II Initiatives grant opportunity is a U.S. public diplomacy funding competition run jointly by the Public Affairs Sections (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan and the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central aim is to fund programs that connect stakeholders from the United States, Pakistan, and India through people-to-people engagement. The intent is to support efforts that build durable relationships and encourage more regional cooperation over time.
What kinds of activities does the program support?
Based on the description provided, supported activities can include educational and cultural exchanges, joint training opportunities, and collaborative projects that connect participants across the United States, Pakistan, and India.
What does "people-to-people engagement" mean in this context?
In practice, it refers to programs that create direct connections among stakeholders from the United States, Pakistan, and India, such as exchanges, joint trainings, and collaborative initiatives designed to build long-term relationships.
Is this a new program, or part of a longer-running effort?
It reflects a longer-running effort. Since 2011, the U.S. Embassies in Pakistan and India have supported close to a dozen similar grant-funded programs.
What subject areas have been supported in prior similar programs?
The opportunity notes that previous similar programs have spanned areas such as the arts, cultural heritage and preservation, economic issues, education, journalism, and water management.
Who is running or administering this competition?
The competition is run jointly by the Public Affairs Sections (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. The issuing agency is identified as the U.S. Mission to Pakistan.
What types of awards may be made (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding may be offered through either a grant or a cooperative agreement. The award mechanism indicates that selected projects may involve varying levels of U.S. government involvement during implementation depending on which mechanism is used.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding available is $250,000.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The opportunity indicates plans to make about two awards.
What is the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards are expected to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $250,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. This generally means applicants are not required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds to be considered competitive.
Can an application include leveraged resources or partner contributions?
The information provided notes that, even without a matching requirement, proposals can still include leveraged resources or partner contributions if relevant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit, civil society, and non-governmental organizations that are based in and registered in the United States, Pakistan, or India.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
No. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply.
Is there an experience requirement for applicants?
Yes. Applicants must have at least two years of programming experience, and that experience needs to be clearly documented in the proposal.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is public diplomacy (listed under an "Other" category with clarification).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.501, which covers Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCA ISB 15 AW 009 03092015.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting indicates it was published on March 9, 2015.
What was the application deadline for this posting?
The application deadline listed is April 30, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is May 30, 2015.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The contact listed is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
Which U.S. government offices are specifically mentioned as involved?
The Public Affairs Sections (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi are specifically mentioned as running the competition, and the contact is within the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
What geographic or stakeholder focus is emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes connecting stakeholders across three countries: the United States, Pakistan, and India.
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