Strengthening U.S.-Pakistan University Partnerships

Agency: U.S. Mission to Pakistan

19.501 -- Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Islamabad announces an open competition for one assistance award through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The grantee will implement a program which strengthens linkages and increases collaboration between U.S. and Pakistani Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Competitive proposals should aim to (1) build linkages between U.S. and Pakistani universities through joint research and publications (themes listed below) and/or (2) strengthen the institutional capacities of Pakistan universities to partner with U.S. counterparts.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

The following organizations are eligible to apply: •Public and private educational institutions For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award.

Grantor contact information

Description

Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team

Email

For Inquiries

PakistanGrants@state.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
04._Attachment_4_-_Budget_Category_Descriptions_Guide.docx	04. Attachment 4 - Budget Category Descriptions Guide	Feb 13, 2024 04:49 AM UTC
03._Attachment_3.1_-_Instructions_-_PMP_Template.docx	03. Attachment 3.1 - Instructions - PMP Template	Feb 13, 2024 04:49 AM UTC
01._Attachment_1b_-_SF424B-V1.1.pdf	01. Attachment 1b - SF424B-V1.1	Feb 13, 2024 04:48 AM UTC
03._Attachment_3_-_Template_-_ME_PMP_Word_version.docx	03. Attachment 3 - Template - M&E PMP (Word version)	Feb 13, 2024 04:49 AM UTC
01._Attachment_1_-_SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf	01. Attachment 1 - SF424_4_0-V4.0	Feb 13, 2024 04:47 AM UTC
01._Attachment_1a_-_SF424A-V1.0.pdf	01. Attachment 1a - SF424A-V1.0	Feb 13, 2024 04:48 AM UTC
02._Attachment_2_-_Applicant_Organizational_Information_Sheet.docx	02. Attachment 2 - Applicant Organizational Information Sheet	Feb 13, 2024 04:48 AM UTC
03._Attachment_3_-_Template_-_ME_PMP_Excel_version.xlsx	03. Attachment 3 - Template - M&E PMP (Excel version)	Feb 13, 2024 04:48 AM UTC
04._Attachment_4_-_Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template.xlsx	04. Attachment 4 - Budget Narrative Sample Template	Feb 13, 2024 04:49 AM UTC
19._DOS_-_Mission_Pakistan_-_PE_-_Strengthening_U.S.-Pakistan_University_Partnerships.pdf	Notice of Funding Opportunity	Feb 13, 2024 05:16 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Archived: May 16, 2024

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$1,700,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$400,000

Award Minimum

$500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

SCAISB-24-AW-019-02132024

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Public Diplomacy

History

Version:

Posted date:

February 13, 2024

Archive date:

May 16, 2024