Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 19 AW 005 02262019
The "Building Capacity for Non-Formal Education" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAISB 19 AW 005 02262019) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State assistance award offered through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program and administered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi. It is designed to strengthen both individual and institutional capacity in Pakistan's non-formal education space, particularly a growing set of informal learning initiatives commonly referred to as "street schools." Funding is contingent on availability, and the opportunity was originally posted on February 26, 2019, with an original closing date of April 28, 2019.
The underlying problem the grant addresses is a gap in access and quality for the poorest and most vulnerable adolescents, especially youth who spend their days begging rather than attending school. Street schools have emerged to meet this need where public schooling is not effectively reaching these children. To reduce the immediate financial tradeoff of attending classes, some street schools pay students to attend, compensating for money they would otherwise earn from begging. While this approach helps bring youth into a learning environment, the education currently offered is described as quite limited, often extending little beyond basic materials like books and notebooks, with few opportunities for broader enrichment or practical skill-building.
The proposed program focuses on adding a concrete skills component by connecting street school students to Lincoln Corners, which are U.S.-supported community spaces that typically provide educational programming and access to technology. The project expects applicants to partner with at least five street schools. From each participating school, at least thirty students aged 13 to 18 should be brought to a Lincoln Corner at least once per week. Each visit is expected to last two to three hours, structured as regular sessions led by facilitators. These facilitators are not provided by the government; they are to be recruited and hired by the grant recipient (the grantee), which means the applicant organization must plan for staffing, supervision, and consistent delivery of training.
The substance of the sessions centers on practical technology exposure and computer skills, using the computers and other technologies available at Lincoln Corners. The intent is not simply to provide access to equipment, but to integrate skill development into students' extracurricular time in a way they would not otherwise receive through their street schools. In effect, the grant aims to move beyond basic attendance-based support and introduce employable or transferable competencies that can help adolescents navigate education, work, and daily life with greater confidence and capability.
Implementation expectations include language accessibility and local relevance. Applicants are expected to conduct programming in the relevant regional languages, which signals an emphasis on inclusion and comprehension for students who may not be comfortable with English or Urdu in formal settings. The opportunity anticipates up to 10 awards, with an award ceiling of $35,000 per grant, and is listed under CFDA 19.501. The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others" with further clarification referenced in the full notice, suggesting that a range of nontraditional entities (often NGOs, community organizations, or education-focused groups) may be considered depending on the detailed eligibility rules in the NOFO.
Overall, the grant is structured as a targeted capacity-building effort: it leverages existing local street schools to identify and support marginalized youth, and it leverages Lincoln Corners to deliver consistent, facilitator-led technology and computer training. The expected outcome is a stronger, more holistic non-formal education experience for participating adolescents, pairing basic education access with practical digital skills that can expand future opportunities.Apply for SCAISB 19 AW 005 02262019
- 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 "Building Capacity for Non-Formal Education" 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 Feb 26, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 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 $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Building Capacity for Non-Formal Education".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAISB 19 AW 005 02262019.
Which U.S. government entity is offering and administering this award?
This is a discretionary U.S. Department of State assistance award offered through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program and administered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi.
What issue is this grant trying to address?
The grant targets gaps in access and quality of education for the poorest and most vulnerable adolescents in Pakistan, including youth who may spend their days begging rather than attending school. It recognizes that street schools have emerged to reach children that public schooling is not effectively serving.
What are "street schools" in the context of this grant?
In this opportunity, "street schools" refer to informal learning initiatives serving vulnerable youth, particularly those not being reached effectively by public schooling. Some street schools reportedly pay students to attend as a way to offset the income they would otherwise earn through begging.
Why does the grant emphasize skills beyond basic learning materials?
The opportunity notes that education offered by street schools can be limited, sometimes extending little beyond basic materials such as books and notebooks, with few broader enrichment opportunities or practical skills. The program is designed to add a more concrete skills component, especially technology and computer skills.
What is the core program idea described in the opportunity?
The project focuses on connecting street school students to Lincoln Corners for regular, facilitator-led sessions that build practical technology exposure and computer skills using the technology available at those sites.
What are Lincoln Corners?
Lincoln Corners are described as U.S.-supported community spaces that typically provide educational programming and access to technology. This grant expects them to serve as the venue for skills-building sessions for participating street school students.
How many street schools must an applicant partner with?
Applicants are expected to partner with at least five street schools.
How many students should participate from each street school?
From each participating street school, at least thirty students should be brought into the program.
What ages of students are targeted?
The target age group is 13 to 18.
How often are students expected to attend sessions at a Lincoln Corner?
Students are expected to visit a Lincoln Corner at least once per week.
How long is each Lincoln Corner session expected to last?
Each visit is expected to last two to three hours.
What is the expected format of the sessions?
The opportunity describes regular sessions led by facilitators. The sessions are intended to be structured and consistent, rather than occasional or ad hoc access to equipment.
Who provides the facilitators for the sessions?
Facilitators are not provided by the government. They must be recruited and hired by the grant recipient (the grantee), meaning applicants should plan for staffing, supervision, and consistent delivery of training.
What kinds of skills are students expected to gain?
The sessions center on practical technology exposure and computer skills using the computers and other technologies available at Lincoln Corners. The stated intent is to build employable or transferable competencies that students would not otherwise receive through their street schools.
Is the program expected to be delivered in English?
No. Applicants are expected to conduct programming in the relevant regional languages, emphasizing language accessibility, inclusion, and comprehension for the students served.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates up to 10 awards.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling is $35,000 per grant.
Is funding guaranteed?
No. Funding is described as contingent on availability.
When was the opportunity originally posted, and what was the original closing date?
It was originally posted on February 26, 2019, with an original closing date of April 28, 2019.
Which CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.501.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others", with additional clarification referenced in the full notice (NOFO). This suggests that a range of nontraditional entities (often NGOs, community organizations, or education-focused groups) may be considered depending on the detailed eligibility rules in the NOFO.
What outcomes is the grant aiming to achieve?
The opportunity is framed as a targeted capacity-building effort that strengthens both individual and institutional capacity in Pakistan's non-formal education space by pairing street school participation with consistent technology and computer training at Lincoln Corners. The expected result is a more holistic non-formal education experience that can expand future opportunities for participating adolescents.
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