Opportunity Information: Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 008 03092015
Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 008 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 "Youth Exchange Program NASA Space Camp" 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 10, 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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This funding opportunity is limited to Pakistani based and registered not for profit, civil society/non governmental organizations with U.S. government exchange or English language 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 Youth Exchange Program - NASA Space Camp grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCA-ISB-15-AW-008-03092015) is a U.S. Mission to Pakistan Public Affairs Section (PAS) funding notice that supports a single organization to run a short-term U.S. exchange program for Pakistani teenagers who are already part of the English Access Microscholarship Program. The core purpose is public diplomacy: creating a structured, educational people-to-people exchange that builds skills, expands exposure to the United States, and strengthens mutual understanding through a high-visibility STEM experience tied to NASA Space Camp.
Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity, PAS Islamabad is seeking proposals for a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the awardee would not only receive funding but would also work closely with the U.S. government in planning and carrying out the project. The selected organization would be responsible for coordinating the full set of logistics and program elements for a two-week exchange to take place in summer 2015. The exchange is specifically designed for "non-elite" Pakistani youth, ages 13 to 18, drawn from the English Access Microscholarship Program, which provides English instruction and enrichment activities outside normal school hours for talented students who do not come from privileged backgrounds.
The program described in the announcement centers on sending these Access students to NASA's Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, and also includes travel to Washington, DC. In practical terms, the implementing partner would be expected to build a complete, safe, and well-managed itinerary around those anchor activities. That typically implies handling participant support and preparation, travel coordination, scheduling, coordination with host institutions, cultural and educational programming, and general duty-of-care responsibilities during the two-week period, while ensuring the experience aligns with the exchange goals and U.S. government requirements.
Funding for the opportunity is capped at an estimated total of $250,000, with an award ceiling of $250,000 and an award floor of $150,000. Only one award was expected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and tied to CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, reflecting the strategic focus on educational and cultural engagement.
Eligibility is limited to Pakistan-based and registered nonprofit organizations, civil society organizations, or non-governmental organizations that can demonstrate prior experience with U.S. government exchange programs or English language programming. That experience must be clearly documented in the proposal. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply, and applicants are directed to follow the funding restrictions outlined in the full NOFO. The application window opened March 9, 2015, and closed April 10, 2015, with the notice archived May 10, 2015.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy Inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Youth Exchange Program - NASA Space Camp grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Mission to Pakistan Public Affairs Section (PAS) funding notice supporting a short-term U.S. exchange program for Pakistani teenagers. The exchange is built around a high-visibility STEM experience tied to NASA Space Camp and is intended to advance public diplomacy goals through people-to-people engagement.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCA-ISB-15-AW-008-03092015.
3) Who is issuing the funding notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, Public Affairs Section (PAS), Islamabad.
4) What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is public diplomacy: creating a structured, educational exchange that builds skills, increases exposure to the United States, and strengthens mutual understanding through an organized STEM-focused experience connected to NASA Space Camp.
5) What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is for a Cooperative Agreement. Under a cooperative agreement, the awardee receives funding and also works closely with the U.S. government on planning and implementation.
6) How many organizations will be funded?
Only one award was expected under this notice.
7) What is the program timeframe and duration?
The exchange was planned as a two-week program to take place in summer 2015.
8) Who are the intended participants?
The participants are Pakistani teenagers ages 13 to 18 who are already part of the English Access Microscholarship Program.
9) What does "non-elite" youth mean in this notice?
The notice describes the target group as talented students who do not come from privileged backgrounds, consistent with the English Access Microscholarship Program focus.
10) What are the key locations and anchor activities of the exchange?
The program centers on sending participants to NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, and also includes travel to Washington, DC.
11) What is the implementing organization expected to do?
The selected organization is expected to coordinate the full set of logistics and program elements for the two-week exchange. This typically includes participant support and preparation, travel coordination, scheduling, coordination with host institutions, cultural and educational programming, and overall duty-of-care and safety management, while aligning the itinerary with exchange goals and U.S. government requirements.
12) What is the funding amount available?
The estimated total funding is capped at $250,000. The award ceiling is $250,000 and the award floor is $150,000.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
14) How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and is tied to CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Pakistan-based and registered nonprofit organizations, civil society organizations, or non-governmental organizations that can demonstrate prior experience with U.S. government exchange programs or English language programming. That experience must be clearly documented in the proposal.
16) Are individuals or for-profit entities eligible to apply?
No. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply.
17) Are there any specific restrictions applicants must follow?
Applicants are directed to follow the funding restrictions outlined in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
18) When did the application period open and close?
The application window opened on March 9, 2015, and closed on April 10, 2015.
19) Is this opportunity still active?
No. The notice is archived, with an archive date of May 10, 2015.
20) Who is the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy Inquiries.
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