Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 20 AW 002 12192019
The grant opportunity titled "Administrative Support - Karachi Regional District Lincoln Corners" is a U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Pakistan) funding announcement managed through the U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section (PAS) and its Information Resource Center (IRC). It is offered under the Public Diplomacy grants program and is designed to support the day-to-day administrative and operational backbone of the Lincoln Corners network in the Karachi Regional District. Lincoln Corners are U.S.-supported cultural and educational centers that fall under the broader American Spaces program, which is a global network of 700+ State Department-sponsored cultural centers. In practical terms, these spaces are meant to serve as hubs for youth-focused learning, engagement, and cultural programming connected to U.S. values, education, and exchange opportunities.
This specific opportunity funds administrative support for five Lincoln Corners across Sindh: two locations in Karachi and one each in Hyderabad, Khairpur (spelled "Khaipur" in the notice), and Larkana. The announcement also leaves room for expansion, noting that additional Lincoln Corners could be developed if the Public Affairs Section directs it. Rather than focusing on delivering one-off events, the grant is centered on keeping multiple sites functioning smoothly and consistently, ensuring the spaces can host sustained educational and cultural programming over time.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which matters because it signals substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in the program. In other words, the recipient is not expected to operate independently; instead, the awardee will work closely with PAS, which will provide significant input and assistance, especially related to programming. The recipient is expected to manage administrative responsibilities that make programming possible and reliable across the five sites, while coordinating with PAS on what programs are delivered and how they align with public diplomacy goals.
Key responsibilities for the award recipient include overseeing staffing at the selected Lincoln Corners, coordinating training logistics for personnel, and ensuring ongoing equipment and facility maintenance. This indicates the award is meant to cover operational continuity: hiring or managing staff who run the corners, arranging trainings that keep staff capable and compliant with program standards, and maintaining the physical and technical infrastructure needed for programming (such as computers, internet connectivity, furniture, and general facility upkeep). Alongside these administrative duties, the recipient is also expected to assist with implementing Lincoln Corners programming, with PAS playing a strong guiding role. The programming itself is described as youth-oriented educational and cultural activities, which commonly includes workshops, speaker events, English language activities, skills development, cultural exchanges, advising on study in the United States, and other community engagement formats typical of American Spaces.
The total possible funding (award ceiling) is listed as $250,000, with the expectation of making one award. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification referenced in the original notice. The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.501, which corresponds to State Department public diplomacy-related assistance. Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced but not included in the provided text, suggesting that non-traditional applicants beyond standard categories (such as certain NGOs, institutions, or other entities) may be considered depending on the full announcement.
Administratively, the funding opportunity number is SCAISB 20 AW 002 12192019. It was created on December 19, 2019, and the original closing date for applications was January 31, 2020. Overall, the grant is essentially an operational support mechanism to keep a multi-city network of American Spaces (Lincoln Corners) staffed, maintained, and program-ready, while working in close coordination with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section to deliver consistent youth-centered programming across the Karachi Regional District.Apply for SCAISB 20 AW 002 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 – Karachi 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 $250,000.00 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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