Closed · SCAISB-21-AW-005-01262021 · CFDA 19.501 · Discretionary

Developing Female Leadership in Higher Education

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Pakistan, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$400K-$500K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 29, 2021
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Developing Female Leadership in Higher Education is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Pakistan that offered $400,000 -- $500,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$400K-$500K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.501
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Developing Female Leadership in Higher Education - is cataloged under number SCAISB-21-AW-005-01262021 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.501, posted by U.S. Mission to Pakistan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 26, 2021 and last updated on March 26, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $400,000 -- $500,000. The agency has projected $500,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $500,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $500,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 29, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$400,000 -- $500,000

Close Date

March 29, 2021

Posted

January 26, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$500,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

This two-year project will support the Department of State’s initiative to promote and strengthen the cultural ties between the United States and Pakistan in the areas of education and women’s empowerment, focusing on developing female leadership in higher education. The program will create, strengthen, and sustain a network of Pakistani women leaders in higher education by providing them transformational experiences, resources, and opportunities that result in stronger female leadership in the higher education sector in Pakistan. The project will foster professional growth of Pakistani women in the higher education sector and improve their chances of promotion into positions of senior leadership. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan’s National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) will be a key partner in this project.The project will build long-term, self-sustaining relationships and linkages between the female higher education community in the United States and Pakistan in the following areas.Empower and Equip Female Leaders of Higher Education to Prepare them for Senior Leadership Positions:The project will engage recognized U.S. organizations that have expertise in creating equity, inclusivity, and excellence in higher education by supporting female academic leaders. The organization will foster professional growth of Pakistani women in the higher education sector through training and mentoring, and improve their chances of promotion into positions of leadership.The project will engage U.S. experts and mentors with at least 100 female Pakistani academic leaders over two years to provide training and sharing of best practices from the U.S. and among Pakistanis in virtual and in-person interactions. These sessions will contribute to the professional growth of participants and help them climb the higher education career ladder. U.S. experts will visit Pakistan to conduct trainings. Of the 100 Pakistani participants, 25 will travel to the United States for training and mentoring. The selection of participants will be in consultation with the U.S. Embassy and will aim for maximum geographic reach throughout Pakistan.Create a Platform for Female faculty members Professional Growth:The project will help to create, strengthen, and sustain a virtual network of Pakistani women faculty and leaders in higher education from across Pakistan by providing transformational experiences and opportunities that result in stronger female leadership in the higher education sector in Pakistan. The grantee will work with the Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) which will manage the virtual platform.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Mission Pakistan Public Affairs Grants Management Team

Key Dates

Posted January 26, 2021
Close Date March 29, 2021
Archive Date April 28, 2021
Last Updated March 26, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Developing Female Leadership in Higher Education", offered by U.S. Mission to Pakistan. It is associated with CFDA program 19.501. This two-year project will support the Department of State’s initiative to promote and strengthen the cultural ties between the United States and Pakistan in the areas of education and women’s empower...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 29, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $400,000 -- $500,000. Total estimated funding: $500,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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