University Partnership Countering Climate Change in Sindh and Balochistan
Agency: U.S. Mission to Pakistan
Assistance Listings
- 19.501 -- Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate in Karachi (PAS Karachi) is pleased to announce an open competition seeking proposals to establish a University Partnership between one or more accredited, four-year U.S. colleges or universities and three Pakistani universities: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam and Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) in Sindh province, and Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences (LUAWMS) in Balochistan province. The thematic area of this partnership is countering climate change, with a focus on adaptation...
and mitigation. U.S. accredited four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), PAS Karachi seeks proposals that will bolster curriculum development and provide collaborative research, virtual teaching exchanges, sharing of pedagogical resources, professional development for faculty, and faculty-and-student exchanges. The means of achieving these objectives is left purposefully broad to encourage the submission of innovative proposals tailored to the international education and research goals of the grantee institution as well as the Pakistani institutions. Projects could be aimed at leading to the establishment of activities, products and structures at the universities, that will help drive policy action. Applicants should consult with SAU, MUET and LUAWMS when developing their proposal. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal funding request. The project implementation period should be 24 to 36 months. Proposals have a funding floor of $450,000 and a funding ceiling of $500,000. The award will be contingent on available funding.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
The following U.S.-based non-profit organizations are eligible to apply:
• Public and private higher educational institutions that are 501(3)(c) registered.
For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity.
Grantor contact information
Description
The Grants Management Team
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| SF424B-V1.1_.pdf | SF-424B | Jan 28, 2022 12:15 PM UTC |
| 02._Attachment_2_-_Applicant_Organizational_Information_Sheet.docx | Attachment 2 - Applicant Organizational Information Sheet | Jan 28, 2022 12:13 PM UTC |
| 03._Attachment_3_-_ME_PMP_Template_FY20_insert_applicant_org_name.docx | Attachment 3 - M&E PMP Template | Jan 28, 2022 12:14 PM UTC |
| 04._Attachment_4_-_Budget_Narrative_Template.xlsx | Attachment 4 - Budget Narrative Template | Jan 28, 2022 12:14 PM UTC |
| DOS_-_Mission_Pakistan_-_NOFO_-_CGK_-_Uni_Partnership_Countering_Climate_Change_in_Sindh_and_Balochistan.pdf | DOS - Mission Pakistan - NOFO - CGK - Uni Partnership Countering Climate Change in Sindh and Balochistan | Jan 28, 2022 12:16 PM UTC |
| SF424_4_0-V4.0_.pdf | SF-424 | Jan 28, 2022 12:15 PM UTC |
| SF424A-V1.0_.pdf | SF-424A | Jan 28, 2022 12:15 PM UTC |
| 03._Attachment_3.1_-_ME_PMP_FY20_INSTRUCTIONS.docx | Attachment 3.1 - M&E PMP INSTRUCTIONS | Jan 28, 2022 12:14 PM UTC |
| 01._Attachment_1_-_Application_Summary_Coversheet_.docx | Attachment 1 - Application Summary Coversheet | Jan 28, 2022 12:12 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: April 29, 2022
Award
$500,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$450,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SCAISB-22-AW-022-01282022
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
January 28, 2022
Archive date:
April 29, 2022
