Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 24 AW 001 01282024
The U.S. Consulate General Karachi, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Karachi), is offering a single cooperative agreement award under its Public Diplomacy Grants Program for a project called "Bridging Basketball with English Language Learning and U.S. Education Opportunities." This is a discretionary grant opportunity (CFDA 19.501) run by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, and it is designed to fund an after-school basketball camp for high school students in Karachi. The central idea is to use basketball as an engaging, familiar extracurricular activity and then intentionally layer in English language learning and education-focused programming, so students are building skills on the court while also strengthening academic and future-study pathways.
The program is expected to run for about 12 months, essentially covering an academic year, and should be structured so it can consistently serve students over that full cycle rather than operating as a short, one-off event. A major priority is inclusivity: the camp should bring together high school students from both privileged and disadvantaged backgrounds, with the broader goal of building social connections across communities, encouraging teamwork and leadership, and improving participants overall academic experience. Location and access matter to the funder, so proposals are expected to place activities in secure and easily reachable areas across Karachi to make participation realistic for students coming from different neighborhoods.
On the content side, the Consulate is clearly signaling what it wants to see beyond sports training. Applicants are encouraged to integrate English language promotion directly into the camp experience, and proposals that make smart use of existing U.S. government education resources are likely to be more competitive. In particular, the opportunity notes a preference for projects that leverage support or materials from the U.S. Department of State's Regional English Language Office (RELO), which typically provides English teaching resources and programming expertise. In addition, strong proposals should incorporate EducationUSA components, meaning structured engagement that helps students learn about U.S. higher education options, application processes, and related advising resources, adapted appropriately for a high school audience.
Eligibility is limited to non-profit, non-governmental entities. Specifically, eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations and civil society or non-governmental organizations. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply, even if they otherwise resemble organizations in the eligible categories. The prime recipient must be a single non-profit, non-governmental organization, though that prime recipient may sub-contract parts of the work to other entities as needed. If sub-contracting is proposed, the application must clearly spell out what each partner will do, how responsibilities are divided, and how those contributions fit into the overall implementation plan.
In terms of basic funding facts, the opportunity number is SCAISB 24 AW 001 01282024, and the agency expects to make one award with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $100,000, subject to funding availability. The original application closing date listed for the competition is April 2, 2024, and the opportunity was created on January 28, 2024. Overall, the Consulate is looking for a well-organized, safe, accessible year-long basketball-based after-school program that produces clear educational value through English language exposure and credible U.S. education engagement, while intentionally mixing students across socioeconomic backgrounds to strengthen community ties.Apply for SCAISB 24 AW 001 01282024
- The U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bridging Basketball with English Language Learning and U.S. Education Opportunities" 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 2024-01-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-02. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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