SCAISB-21-AW-008-01262021: English Access Microscholarship Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Pakistan notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to Pakistan offered grants of up to $3.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 29, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 26, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Total funding$3.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | January 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 29, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 28, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility is open to international non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award or sub-contract with other entities, but only one non-profit organization can be the prime recipient of the award. Pakistan government entities are not eligible to apply. For-profit entitles are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding or sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. The applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c) (3) status, Pakistan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. U.S.-based or registered organizations should provide proof of registration to operate in Pakistan or have a documented agreement with a partner organization registered to operate in Pakistan. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan awards averaged $278,436; this notice allows up to $3.0 million per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement, that meets the specifications stated below. The implementer will be a legally recognized non-profit and non-governmental organization, that meets U.S. and Pakistani technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at https://pk.usembassy.gov/education-culture/.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan (19.501) awarded $37.6 million across 135 grant awards, an average of $278,436 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 2 | $5.5 million |
| United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan | 8 | $3.7 million | |
| Pakistan American Cultural Center | 5 | $2.6 million | |
| American Institute of Pakistan Studies | Wisconsin | 2 | $2.6 million |
| Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness | 7 | $2.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is SCAISB-21-AW-008-01262021 still open?
No. It closed on March 29, 2021.
Who can apply for English Access Microscholarship Program?
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 English Access Microscholarship Program?
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 $3.0 million each. About $3.0 million 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.
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