# Developing Female Leadership in Higher Education

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scaisb-21-aw-005-01262021-developing-female-leadership-in-higher-education/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331093

> U.S. Mission to Pakistan offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $400,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on March 29, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAISB-21-AW-005-01262021 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 29, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $400,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.501 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

1. The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Not-for-profit organizations that have expertise in higher education female leadership development - Public and private educational institutions in the United States 2. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. 3. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity. 4. Pre-award costs are not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity. 5. This award does not allow: - Projects relating to partisan political activity; - Charitable or development activities; - Construction projects; - Projects that support specific religious activities; - Fund-raising campaigns; - Lobbying for specific legislation or programs - Scientific research or surveys; - Commercial projects; - Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; - Projects that duplicate existing projects; or - Illegal activities

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAISB-21-AW-005-01262021 still open?

No. It closed on March 29, 2021.

### Who can apply for Developing Female Leadership in Higher Education?

U.S. Mission to Pakistan accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Developing Female Leadership in Higher Education?

Closed March 29, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $500,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Family Health International, United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan, Pakistan American Cultural Center. The program made 135 awards worth $37.6 million in that time.