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English for Workforce Development in Pakistan, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Islamabad
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.
If the youth targeted for this opportunity are able to increase their English language proficiency and employability skills on target with the program curriculum, then it is believed these participants will become productive members of their community and society, because they will be more competitive in the job market.
To this end, the Public Affairs Section invites proposals that address the objective(s) listed in the NOFO.
Grant budgets will vary depending on which project objective the proposal addresses, between $150,000 and $700,000, with a project duration of up to one year.
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.
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.
If the youth targeted for this opportunity are able to increase their English language proficiency and employability skills on target with the program curriculum, then it is believed these participants will become productive members of their community and society, because they will be more competitive in the job market.
To this end, the Public Affairs Section invites proposals that address the objective(s) listed in the NOFO.
Grant budgets will vary depending on which project objective the proposal addresses, between $150,000 and $700,000, with a project duration of up to one year.
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.
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
All U. S. and Pakistani registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience are eligible to apply.
This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal.
Organizations must provide proof of registration and non-profit status with their proposal application.
U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter.
Pakistan-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
Agency Email Description:
Inquiries
Agency Email:
DelageEM@state.gov
Date Posted:
2017-03-22
Application Due Date:
2017-05-23
Archive Date:
2017-06-22
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