Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 039 SCA 042612
Apply for SCAPPD 12 CA 039 SCA 042612
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Cultural Immersion Institute for English Access Microscholarship Program Teachers and Students (Summer 2013)" 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, 2012 and posted on Mar 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 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).
- o Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not for profit organizations and academic institutions subject to 501(c)(3) of the tax code. o The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in cultural exchange programs or English Language education. o Secondary partners may include independent research institutes, relevant governmental organizations, and private non profit organizations with project related educational objectives.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, announced a discretionary funding opportunity to award one cooperative agreement for the design and delivery of a U.S. Cultural Immersion Institute for participants in the English Access Microscholarship Program. The institute is intended to be a short-term, intensive cultural and educational experience in the United States lasting roughly 2 to 3 weeks during summer 2013, with a firm scheduling restriction that it should not occur during Ramadan (approximately July 7 through August 9, 2013). While the in-country Access program operates across Pakistan in partnership with local implementing organizations and the U.S. Department of State, this specific award focuses on bringing selected Pakistani Access students and teachers to the United States for an immersion program.
The proposed institute would support the travel and participation of a cohort of 50 people total: 25 Access Program teachers and 25 Access students. All participants would be chosen by U.S. Embassy Islamabad from among active Access participants. The Access program itself is large, with about 6,000 students and 150 teachers spread across 16 cities in Pakistan, so the institute is positioned as a competitive, high-impact opportunity for a small group drawn from a much broader national network. The institute is expected to emphasize cultural exchange and English language-related enrichment, consistent with the Access program mission and the broader public diplomacy and education goals of the U.S. government.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations and academic institutions that qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. Applicants are expected to demonstrate expertise in cultural exchange programming or English language education, and the announcement notes that organizations without prior U.S. government international program funding are encouraged to apply. Proposals may include secondary partners such as independent research institutes, relevant government entities, or private nonprofits whose educational objectives align with the project, but the primary applicant must meet the 501(c)(3) requirement.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of up to $1,000,000, with an award ceiling also set at $1,000,000, and it requires cost sharing or matching. Only one award is anticipated. Because the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, the government would typically expect substantial involvement in key elements of the project as it is implemented, compared with a standard grant. Applicants are instructed to clearly outline the timeframe for achieving objectives within the budget request, and while the immersion experience itself is only a few weeks long, the overall project implementation period is expected to run about 18 to 24 months. That longer window likely accounts for planning, recruitment coordination with the embassy, participant preparations, travel logistics, program delivery, evaluation, and final reporting.
The opportunity was posted March 9, 2012, with an application deadline of April 26, 2012, and it is tied to CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). The announcement also emphasizes that knowledge of working conditions in Pakistan can be important to crafting a successful proposal and executing the project effectively, reflecting the need for realistic planning around participant support, coordination with local Access implementers, and pre-departure logistics. For technical access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, at the U.S. Department of State.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad (through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs) to support one cooperative agreement to design and deliver a U.S. Cultural Immersion Institute for participants in Pakistan's English Access Microscholarship Program.
What is the purpose of the U.S. Cultural Immersion Institute?
The institute is intended to provide a short-term, intensive cultural and educational experience in the United States that emphasizes cultural exchange and English language-related enrichment, consistent with the Access program mission and U.S. public diplomacy and education goals.
Who will participate in the institute?
The institute will support a cohort of 50 total participants: 25 English Access Program teachers and 25 Access students.
How are participants selected?
All participants will be chosen by U.S. Embassy Islamabad from among active participants in the English Access Microscholarship Program.
How many awards will be made?
Only one award is anticipated under this announcement.
What type of award is being offered?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically means the U.S. government is expected to have substantial involvement in key elements of the project during implementation, compared with a standard grant.
How long is the immersion experience in the United States?
The immersion institute itself is expected to last roughly 2 to 3 weeks in summer 2013.
Are there scheduling restrictions for the institute dates?
Yes. The institute has a firm restriction that it should not occur during Ramadan, described as approximately July 7 through August 9, 2013.
What is the expected overall project period?
Even though the immersion experience is only a few weeks, the overall project implementation period is expected to be about 18 to 24 months to cover planning, coordination, participant preparations, travel logistics, delivery, evaluation, and final reporting.
Who is eligible to apply as the primary applicant?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations and academic institutions that qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code.
Can organizations without prior U.S. government international program funding apply?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations without prior U.S. government international program funding are encouraged to apply.
Are partnerships allowed?
Yes. Proposals may include secondary partners such as independent research institutes, relevant government entities, or private nonprofits whose educational objectives align with the project. However, the primary applicant must be a qualifying 501(c)(3) U.S. nonprofit organization or eligible academic institution.
What expertise should applicants demonstrate?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate expertise in cultural exchange programming or English language education.
How large is the English Access Microscholarship Program in Pakistan?
The in-country Access program is described as serving about 6,000 students and 150 teachers across 16 cities in Pakistan, which positions the U.S. immersion institute as a competitive opportunity for a small cohort drawn from a much larger network.
What is the total funding amount available?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of up to $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement requires cost sharing or matching.
How should applicants address timing and budget in their proposals?
Applicants are instructed to clearly outline the timeframe for achieving objectives within the budget request.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on March 9, 2012, and the application deadline was April 26, 2012.
What role does the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad play in this project?
U.S. Embassy Islamabad is responsible for selecting the Access students and teachers who will participate, and (because this is a cooperative agreement) the U.S. government would typically be involved in key elements of implementation.
Why does the announcement mention knowledge of working conditions in Pakistan?
The announcement emphasizes that understanding working conditions in Pakistan can be important for crafting a realistic proposal and executing the project effectively, particularly around participant support, coordination with local Access implementers, and pre-departure logistics.
Who is listed as the technical contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
For technical access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, at the U.S. Department of State.
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