The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in the Public Affairs Section of the U. S. Embassy Islamabad of the U. S. Department of State (hereafter referred to as “RELO Islamabad”) is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grants program.
RELO Islamabad’s
purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to improve human capacity by creating a healthier, better educated, and more skillful workforce.
By sending Pakistani teachers of English to the United States, providing professional development for English teachers in Pakistan, and by bringing English Language Specialists to Pakistan, teachers and students will increase their classroom effectiveness and English language proficiency.
To this end, the Public Affairs Section invites proposals that address the objective(s) listed int the NOFO.
This funding opportunity is part of Mission Pakistan’s support for public diplomacy programming in Pakistan.
Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of public diplomacy, and address Cultural Affairs Office (CAO) Islamabad’s stated goals, objectives, target audiences, and geographic locations.
CAO Islamabad focuses on education, professional and academic exchanges, cultural connections through people-to-people ties, and leveraging alumni or U. S. government programs to achieve long-term objectives in Pakistan.