Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 20 AW 003 12192019
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Pakistan (U.S. Embassy Islamabad) Public Affairs Section (PAS) and its Information Resource Center (IRC), announced a public diplomacy grant opportunity to provide administrative support for Lincoln Corners in Pakistan's Lahore Regional District. Lincoln Corners are American Spaces: U.S.-supported cultural and educational centers that serve as local hubs for youth-focused learning, exchange-oriented activities, and cultural programming. They are part of the broader American Spaces network, which includes more than 700 State Department-sponsored centers worldwide, designed to expand access to educational resources, English language learning, civic and cultural engagement, and connections to U.S. ideas and institutions.
Under this opportunity, the funded partner would support four Lincoln Corners located in Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha, and Multan. While these four sites are the core scope, the notice also states that additional Lincoln Corners could be established later if directed by PAS, meaning the administrative structure proposed by the awardee should be capable of scaling if new sites are added. The grant is framed as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates hands-on involvement from the U.S. government during implementation rather than a fully independent, contractor-style arrangement. In practical terms, PAS expects to remain closely engaged, providing input and assistance on programming while the recipient manages the operational backbone that keeps the centers running effectively.
The main purpose of the award is not to design a completely independent set of activities, but to oversee the administrative and operational needs of the Lincoln Corners program. Responsibilities highlighted in the announcement include staffing selected corners, managing and coordinating training logistics for personnel, and ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained. The recipient is also expected to help implement Lincoln Corners programming, but with significant PAS input and support, reinforcing that the awardee's primary value is reliable administration, coordination, and day-to-day operational management that enables consistent, high-quality youth-oriented programming across multiple cities.
From a funding and competition standpoint, the opportunity was listed as discretionary funding with an award ceiling of $140,000 and an expectation of one award. It was posted on December 19, 2019, with an original application deadline of January 31, 2020. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number SCAISB 20 AW 003 12192019 and is associated with CFDA number 19.501 (a State Department public diplomacy-related assistance listing). Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the full notice, which usually means the competition may be open to a range of non-traditional entities depending on mission needs (often including nonprofits, educational institutions, and other qualified local partners), but applicants would need to review the full eligibility language in the complete announcement to confirm their status.
In short, this grant is aimed at finding a single implementing partner that can keep four PAS-funded Lincoln Corners in the Lahore Regional District functioning smoothly: hiring and supervising local staff, arranging trainings, maintaining facilities and equipment, and working closely with PAS to deliver consistent youth-oriented educational and cultural programming as part of the American Spaces network.Apply for SCAISB 20 AW 003 12192019
- 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 "Administrative Support – Lahore Regional District Lincoln Corners" 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 Dec 19, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2020. (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 $140,000.00 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 grant opportunity about?
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy grant, announced through the U.S. Mission to Pakistan (U.S. Embassy Islamabad) Public Affairs Section (PAS) and its Information Resource Center (IRC). The award supports administrative and operational needs for Lincoln Corners in Pakistan's Lahore Regional District.
What are Lincoln Corners?
Lincoln Corners are American Spaces: U.S.-supported cultural and educational centers that serve as local hubs for youth-focused learning, exchange-oriented activities, and cultural programming. They are part of the broader American Spaces network.
How do Lincoln Corners relate to American Spaces globally?
Lincoln Corners are within the American Spaces network, which includes more than 700 State Department-sponsored centers worldwide. This network is designed to expand access to educational resources, English language learning, civic and cultural engagement, and connections to U.S. ideas and institutions.
Which Lincoln Corners are included in the scope of this award?
The funded partner would support four Lincoln Corners located in Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha, and Multan. These four sites are identified as the core scope in the announcement.
Could the number of Lincoln Corners supported under this award change?
Yes. The notice indicates additional Lincoln Corners could be established later if directed by PAS. Because of that, the administrative structure proposed by the awardee should be capable of scaling if new sites are added.
What type of award is being offered?
The grant is framed as a cooperative agreement. This typically means the U.S. government (PAS) expects to be actively involved during implementation rather than the recipient operating fully independently.
What does PAS involvement mean in practice?
PAS expects to remain closely engaged and provide input and assistance on programming. The recipient is expected to manage the operational backbone that keeps the Lincoln Corners running effectively across the covered sites.
Is the main goal to create entirely new programming?
No. The main purpose described is to oversee administrative and operational needs of the Lincoln Corners program. While the recipient is expected to help implement programming, the opportunity emphasizes significant PAS input and support, with the awardee primarily valued for reliable administration and day-to-day operational management.
What responsibilities are specifically highlighted for the recipient?
Highlighted responsibilities include staffing selected Lincoln Corners, managing and coordinating training logistics for personnel, and ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained. The recipient is also expected to help implement Lincoln Corners programming in coordination with PAS.
How many awards are expected to be made under this opportunity?
The announcement indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $140,000.
What kind of funding is this categorized as?
It was listed as discretionary funding.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
It was posted on December 19, 2019, with an original application deadline of January 31, 2020.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAISB 20 AW 003 12192019.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.501, described as a State Department public diplomacy-related assistance listing.
Who is the sponsoring U.S. government entity for this opportunity?
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Pakistan (U.S. Embassy Islamabad) Public Affairs Section (PAS) and the Information Resource Center (IRC), is the entity described as announcing the opportunity.
What geographic area does the award focus on?
The award focuses on Lincoln Corners in Pakistan's Lahore Regional District, specifically covering Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha, and Multan.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full notice. This wording generally indicates the competition may be open to a range of entities depending on mission needs, but applicants would need to review the complete announcement to confirm eligibility.
Does the opportunity name a specific type of applicant (such as only nonprofits or only universities)?
No specific applicant category is defined in the summarized information beyond the broad label "Others." The announcement notes that the full notice contains the detailed eligibility language.
What is the primary value the awardee is expected to provide?
The awardee is expected to provide consistent administration, coordination, and day-to-day operational management that enables reliable, high-quality youth-oriented programming across multiple cities, in close coordination with PAS.
What is the overall objective of Lincoln Corners as described in the announcement?
Lincoln Corners are described as hubs that expand access to educational resources, English language learning, civic and cultural engagement, and connections to U.S. ideas and institutions, with a youth-focused and exchange-oriented emphasis.
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