Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 20 AW 009 04062020
The Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Pakistan (Consulate General Lahore, Public Affairs Section), announced a discretionary grant opportunity called "Exchange Program for Female Scholars (Ulemas)" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAISB 20 AW 009 04062020). The program is designed to fund an organization that can plan and run an exchange visit to the United States lasting at least two weeks for a group of no fewer than five female ulemas from Punjab, Pakistan. The overall purpose is to give these religious scholars direct exposure to how different faith communities in the United States work side by side, and how religious leaders and institutions contribute to tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and constructive relationships across religious lines.
At the core of the project is a structured visit to multiple faith centers in the U.S., which may include mosques, churches, temples, and other shared spaces of worship and community life. During the exchange, the visiting female ulemas are expected to meet and engage with a range of American faith leaders and practitioners. The emphasis is on observing practical, real-world approaches that promote interfaith harmony, reduce tensions, and build durable community relationships. The exchange is also meant to highlight the influence that religious leaders and religious institutions can have in shaping local norms around peace, mutual respect, and tolerance, especially at the community level.
From an implementation standpoint, applicants are expected to propose a program that fits within a one-year period of performance, even though the exchange travel itself must be at least two weeks. Proposals must clearly identify the U.S. cities where activities will take place, indicating that the design should be concrete and location-specific rather than purely conceptual. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the awardee should anticipate active involvement or coordination with the U.S. government during planning and execution, which often includes collaborative oversight, agreed deliverables, and compliance with specific program requirements laid out in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Financially, the funding range is set with a minimum (funding floor) of $40,000 and a maximum (award ceiling) of $50,000 per award, and the opportunity anticipated making up to two awards. The posting lists CFDA 19.501 and identifies eligibility broadly as "Others," meaning applicants needed to consult the detailed eligibility language in the full announcement to confirm which types of entities could apply. Key dates in the announcement show it was created on April 6, 2020, with an original application deadline of May 22, 2020.Apply for SCAISB 20 AW 009 04062020
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Exchange Program for Female Scholars (Ulemas)" 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 Apr 06, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 2020. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Exchange Program for Female Scholars (Ulemas)".
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, specifically the Consulate General Lahore, Public Affairs Section.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAISB 20 AW 009 04062020.
4) What type of grant is this (discretionary, formula, etc.)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
5) What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to fund an organization to plan and run a U.S.-based exchange visit that gives female religious scholars (ulemas) from Punjab, Pakistan direct exposure to how different faith communities in the United States work side by side, and how religious leaders and institutions contribute to tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and constructive interfaith relationships.
6) Who are the intended exchange participants?
The participants are female ulemas from Punjab, Pakistan.
7) How many participants must be included in the exchange group?
The group must include no fewer than five female ulemas.
8) How long must the U.S. exchange visit be?
The exchange visit to the United States must last at least two weeks.
9) What kinds of activities are expected during the exchange?
The exchange is expected to include a structured visit to multiple faith centers in the United States and engagement with American faith leaders and practitioners, with an emphasis on practical approaches that promote interfaith harmony, reduce tensions, and build durable community relationships.
10) What kinds of sites may be included in the U.S. visit itinerary?
The opportunity describes visiting multiple faith centers, which may include mosques, churches, temples, and other shared spaces of worship and community life.
11) What is the program trying to show participants about U.S. religious communities?
The program is designed to show how different faith communities in the U.S. can work together in practice, and how religious leaders and institutions can influence local community norms around peace, mutual respect, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.
12) Does the exchange focus on theory or real-world practices?
The emphasis is on practical, real-world approaches that promote interfaith harmony and constructive relationships across religious lines.
13) What is the period of performance for the funded project?
Applicants are expected to propose a program that fits within a one-year period of performance, even though the U.S. travel component itself must be at least two weeks.
14) Do proposals need to specify where in the United States activities will occur?
Yes. Proposals must clearly identify the U.S. cities where activities will take place, indicating the program design should be concrete and location-specific rather than purely conceptual.
15) What type of award instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The announcement describes this opportunity as a cooperative agreement.
16) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the awardee should anticipate active involvement or coordination with the U.S. government during planning and execution. The announcement indicates this often includes collaborative oversight, agreed deliverables, and compliance with requirements described in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity.
17) What is the funding range for a single award?
The funding floor is $40,000 and the award ceiling is $50,000 per award.
18) How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making up to two awards.
19) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The posting lists CFDA 19.501.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
The posting identifies eligibility broadly as "Others". Applicants are expected to consult the detailed eligibility language in the full announcement to confirm which entity types are eligible.
21) When was the opportunity created?
The announcement was created on April 6, 2020.
22) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline shown in the announcement was May 22, 2020.
23) What is the geographic origin of the participant group?
The participant group is to be drawn from Punjab, Pakistan.
24) What is the central thematic focus of the exchange?
The central focus is interfaith engagement and harmony, including observing how religious leaders and institutions contribute to tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and constructive relationships across religious lines at the community level.
25) Is the itinerary limited to one type of faith community?
No. The program description emphasizes exposure to different faith communities and mentions visiting multiple faith centers (such as mosques, churches, and temples).
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