Closed · SCAISB-23-AW-003-02272023 · CFDA 19.501 · Discretionary
Country-wide Management of English for Workforce Development Program in Pakistan
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Pakistan, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $1.5M-$2M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- April 28, 2023
- Close date
- 1
- Expected awards
The verdict
Country-wide Management of English for Workforce Development Program in Pakistan is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Pakistan that offered $1,500,000 -- $2,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $1.5M-$2M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 1
- expected award
- 19.501
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Country-wide Management of English for Workforce Development Program in Pakistan - is cataloged under number SCAISB-23-AW-003-02272023 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 February 27, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is $1,500,000 -- $2,000,000. The agency has projected $2.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $2.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.0 million. 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 April 28, 2023. 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
$1,500,000 -- $2,000,000
Close Date
April 28, 2023
Posted
February 27, 2023
Est. Total Funding
$2,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Description
The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad of the U.S. Department of State (hereafter referred to as “RELO Pakistan”) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This grant is for the countrywide management of the English Works! program, in collaboration with in-country educational service providers. The target demographic for this project is under-employed and unemployed young adults ages 17-25. Participants will be identified and/or selected by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates from across Pakistan. In-country educational service providers that conduct the classes are also selected by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates. (Note: Throughout this NOFO, schools, NGOs, and other partners will be referred to as "in-country educational service providers.")RELO Pakistan’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to improve human capacity by creating a better educated and more skillful workforce. This program will increase participants’ English language proficiency and employability, enabling them to become more productive members of their community and society.Based on funding availability, this English Works! project will provide a foundation of English language and vocational skills to underserved youth, ages 17-25. The six-month, 240-hour program boosts English language proficiency, develops computer literacy skills, and builds job market knowledge and confidence. Since launching in 2015, over 4,000 Pakistani youth have graduated from the English Works! program with more marketable skills, leading to greater employability.RELO Pakistan invites all eligible organizations (see Section C for Eligibility Requirements) to submit proposals for grants that address the objective(s) listed below.Proposed budget cannot exceed $2,000,000 and will have a project duration of up to two years.
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.
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Agency Contact
Mission Pakistan Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team
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