Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB AW 19 012 03152019
The grant opportunity titled "Peshawar - Science, Technology, Environment, Mathematics (STEM) Entrepreneurship Projects" is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy funding competition administered through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar. It was released under a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and is described as an open competition for assistance awards, meaning multiple organizations can apply and proposals are evaluated competitively. Awards are contingent on funding availability, and the overall aim is to strengthen both individual skills and institutional capacity connected to STEM-focused entrepreneurship in the Peshawar/Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) context.
This NOFO is structured around three distinct project tracks rather than a single general-purpose grant. The three project areas are: (1) "Sowing Tech Ideas" - a science and technology entrepreneurship competition geared toward university students in KP, (2) "Building Capacity of Young Entrepreneurs Through Technology," and (3) "Strengthening Cultural Entrepreneurship Through Technology." While the detailed design is left to applicants, the framing makes it clear that proposed activities should develop practical entrepreneurship capabilities that connect STEM and technology to real economic or community outcomes, including pathways for youth and students to ideate, test, and present solutions, and to improve the support systems that help them succeed.
Funding is offered through either a grant or a cooperative agreement, both of which are federal assistance instruments (not procurement contracts). The listing indicates an award ceiling of USD 75,000 and anticipates making three awards, which strongly suggests each of the three project tracks may be funded separately, potentially up to the stated ceiling depending on the final budget and scope. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501 and is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity under the Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Applicants are expected to already have the experience, credibility, and operational resources needed to reach the intended target audiences and locations, rather than proposing purely theoretical programming. A specific required element is a media outreach and social media plan, meaning proposals should not only describe activities and outcomes, but also explain how the project will be communicated publicly, how participants and stakeholders will be reached, and how success stories and results will be shared through traditional media and digital channels.
Key administrative details included in the source information are the funding opportunity number (SCAISB AW 19 012 03152019), the posting/creation date (March 15, 2019), and the original application closing date (May 14, 2019). Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which typically indicates the competition may be open to a range of entities such as nonprofits, educational institutions, civil society organizations, or other qualifying groups capable of implementing programming in KP and engaging the relevant youth, student, or entrepreneur communities.Apply for SCAISB AW 19 012 03152019
- The Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Peshawar – Science, Technology, Environment, Mathematics (STEM) Entrepreneurship Projects" 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 Mar 15, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2019. (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 $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the "Peshawar - Science, Technology, Environment, Mathematics (STEM) Entrepreneurship Projects" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy funding competition administered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar. The opportunity supports projects that strengthen individual skills and institutional capacity linked to STEM-focused entrepreneurship in Peshawar and the wider Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) context.
2) Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as an open competition for assistance awards. Multiple organizations may apply, and proposals are evaluated competitively.
3) Is funding guaranteed if a proposal is selected?
No. Awards are contingent on funding availability, meaning final awards depend on the availability of funds even if a proposal is recommended for support.
4) What are the main goals of the NOFO?
The overarching goal is to strengthen practical entrepreneurship capabilities that connect STEM and technology to real economic or community outcomes in KP. The NOFO also emphasizes building both individual skills (for youth, students, entrepreneurs) and institutional capacity (support systems that help entrepreneurs succeed).
5) Are applicants free to propose any STEM entrepreneurship project, or are there specific tracks?
This NOFO is structured around three distinct project tracks rather than a single general-purpose grant. Applicants should align proposals to one of the three specified project areas.
6) What are the three project tracks under this opportunity?
The three project areas are:
- "Sowing Tech Ideas" - a science and technology entrepreneurship competition geared toward university students in KP.
- "Building Capacity of Young Entrepreneurs Through Technology".
- "Strengthening Cultural Entrepreneurship Through Technology".
7) Does the NOFO prescribe an exact project design?
No. The detailed design is left to applicants, but the framing indicates proposed activities should develop practical entrepreneurship capabilities and clear pathways for participants to ideate, test, and present solutions.
8) What kinds of participant outcomes does the NOFO emphasize?
Based on the description, proposals should support practical entrepreneurship development such as helping youth and students generate ideas, test and refine them, present solutions, and strengthen the support systems and capacity that enable successful entrepreneurship outcomes.
9) What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The listing indicates an award ceiling of USD 75,000.
10) How many awards does the funder expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making three awards.
11) Does "three awards" mean one award per project track?
The posting notes three anticipated awards and also describes three distinct project tracks. This strongly suggests each track may be funded separately, potentially up to the USD 75,000 ceiling, depending on the final budget and scope.
12) What type of funding instrument will be used?
Funding is offered through either a grant or a cooperative agreement. Both are federal assistance instruments rather than procurement contracts.
13) Is this a procurement contract or an assistance award?
It is an assistance award opportunity (grant or cooperative agreement), not a procurement contract.
14) Who administers this competition?
The competition is administered through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar.
15) Which Department of State bureau category is associated with the opportunity?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
16) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.501.
17) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAISB AW 19 012 03152019.
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting/creation date is March 15, 2019.
19) What was the original application deadline?
The original application closing date listed is May 14, 2019.
20) What geographic focus does the NOFO emphasize?
The opportunity is framed around Peshawar and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) context, including reaching intended target audiences and locations within that area.
21) Who are the intended audiences for the projects?
The description highlights audiences such as university students in KP (explicitly for the "Sowing Tech Ideas" track), youth, and entrepreneurs, as well as institutions and support systems connected to entrepreneurship.
22) What capabilities are applicants expected to already have?
Applicants are expected to already have the experience, credibility, and operational resources needed to reach the intended target audiences and locations, rather than proposing purely theoretical programming.
23) Is a media outreach plan required?
Yes. A specific required element is a media outreach and social media plan.
24) What should the media outreach and social media plan cover?
Based on the NOFO summary, it should explain how the project will be communicated publicly, how participants and stakeholders will be reached, and how success stories and results will be shared through traditional media and digital channels.
25) What is listed for eligibility?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
26) What does "Others" likely mean for eligibility in this posting?
The summary indicates that the full announcement contains the detailed eligibility criteria, and notes that this typically means the competition may be open to a range of entities such as nonprofits, educational institutions, civil society organizations, or other qualifying groups capable of implementing programming in KP and engaging relevant youth, student, or entrepreneur communities.
27) Can multiple organizations apply at the same time?
Yes. Because it is an open competition, multiple organizations can apply and will be evaluated competitively.
28) Does the NOFO emphasize theory-based training or practical entrepreneurship development?
The framing emphasizes practical entrepreneurship capabilities and pathways to real outcomes (economic or community), along with applicants having the operational ability to implement activities in the target locations.
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