Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 18 AW 012 06132018
The U.S. Department of State, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, announced a discretionary funding opportunity to support the Lincoln Corners network in Pakistan. The program is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for a Cooperative Agreement focused on providing administrative, logistical, and project support to 18 Lincoln Corners across the country. The anticipated project period is two years, with an estimated start in late September 2018.
Lincoln Corners are collaborative partnerships between Pakistani host institutions and the U.S. Embassy and Consulates. They operate as dedicated spaces inside public and university libraries and cultural centers, designed to engage Pakistani citizens through events, educational programming, and informational resources. The opportunity emphasizes support for programming and operational needs that advance several core objectives: encouraging prosperity through economic development and entrepreneurship; improving access to accurate information about the United States; building employability and job skills, particularly for women and girls; and strengthening people-to-people ties that foster mutual understanding and goodwill between communities in Pakistan and the United States.
Funding is structured as a single award, with an award ceiling of up to $250,000 total for the full two-year period (one expected award). The opportunity is issued under Funding Opportunity Number SCAISB 18 AW 012 06132018 and is associated with CFDA 19.501. It was posted on June 13, 2018, with an original application deadline of July 13, 2018. Applicants are directed to consult the eligibility requirements referenced in Section D of the full announcement, as eligibility is described broadly in the summary as “other” categories rather than a single standard applicant type.Apply for SCAISB 18 AW 012 06132018
- The Department of State, 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 "Lincoln Corners Pakistan – Administrative and Project Support" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 13, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, administered through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, to support the Lincoln Corners network in Pakistan.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is for a Cooperative Agreement.
What is the program seeking to fund?
The program is seeking proposals to provide administrative, logistical, and project support to 18 Lincoln Corners across Pakistan.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity is structured as a single award (one expected award).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is up to $250,000 total for the full two-year period.
Is the $250,000 amount per year or for the entire project period?
Based on the announcement summary, the ceiling is $250,000 total for the full two-year project period.
How long is the anticipated project period?
The anticipated project period is two years.
When is the project expected to start?
The estimated start is in late September 2018.
What are Lincoln Corners?
Lincoln Corners are collaborative partnerships between Pakistani host institutions and the U.S. Embassy and Consulates. They operate as dedicated spaces inside public and university libraries and cultural centers.
Who do Lincoln Corners serve?
They are designed to engage Pakistani citizens through events, educational programming, and informational resources.
Where are the Lincoln Corners located?
They are located across Pakistan, inside public and university libraries and cultural centers, and the opportunity references support for 18 Lincoln Corners nationwide.
What kinds of activities and support does this opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes support for programming and operational needs, along with administrative, logistical, and project support for the Lincoln Corners network.
What are the core objectives this program aims to advance?
The announcement highlights four core objectives: encouraging prosperity through economic development and entrepreneurship; improving access to accurate information about the United States; building employability and job skills (particularly for women and girls); and strengthening people-to-people ties that foster mutual understanding and goodwill between communities in Pakistan and the United States.
Does the opportunity prioritize any specific groups?
Yes. One of the stated objectives is building employability and job skills, particularly for women and girls.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAISB 18 AW 012 06132018.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.501.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 13, 2018.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was July 13, 2018.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is referenced in Section D of the full announcement. In the summary, eligibility is described broadly as “other” categories rather than a single standard applicant type, so applicants are directed to consult Section D for the specific eligibility requirements.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The announcement directs applicants to Section D of the full funding opportunity for eligibility requirements.
Which U.S. government office is managing this opportunity in Pakistan?
The opportunity is administered through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, in connection with the U.S. Embassy and Consulates as Lincoln Corners partners.
What is the main purpose of supporting the Lincoln Corners network?
The stated purpose is to support programming and operations that engage Pakistani citizens and advance economic opportunity, access to accurate information about the United States, employability and job skills (especially for women and girls), and stronger people-to-people ties between Pakistan and the United States.
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