# OPEN Plus for Pakistan

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scaisb-23-aw-014-07202023-open-plus-for-pakistan/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349451

> U.S. Mission to Pakistan offered grants of up to $450,000 (at least $350,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $450,000 in total. Applications closed on August 21, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAISB-23-AW-014-07202023 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Pakistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 21, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $450,000 |
| Award floor | $350,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $450,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.501 |

## Who can apply

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

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations • Civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions (Not-for-profit departments)

## What the grant funds

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). RELO Pakistan’s purpose in funding projects under this opportunity is to improve human capacity by creating a healthier, better educated, and more skilled workforce. The educators and youth who participate in this program will increase their English language proficiency and critical thinking skills, becoming more productive members of their community. They will be able to apply the new skills learned in the program to improve their teaching (educators) or to make them more competitive for future education or employment opportunities (students). Grant budgets cannot exceed $450,000 and will have a project duration of up to two years.

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAISB-23-AW-014-07202023 still open?

No. It closed on August 21, 2023.

### Who can apply for OPEN Plus for Pakistan?

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 OPEN Plus for Pakistan?

Closed August 21, 2023. 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 $450,000 each. About $450,000 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.