Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 23 AW 003 02272023
The U.S. Department of State, through the Regional English Language Office (RELO) Pakistan based in the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad, is offering a discretionary funding opportunity to support the country-wide management of the English Works program in Pakistan. The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, meaning the implementer should expect ongoing coordination with the U.S. Embassy and Consulates during planning and delivery. The overall purpose is workforce development: improving human capacity by helping young Pakistanis build practical English communication skills alongside job-relevant competencies so they can become more employable and productive in their communities.
The program focuses on under-employed and unemployed youth ages 17 to 25, with an emphasis on underserved populations. Participants are not recruited solely by the implementing organization; instead, they will be identified and/or selected by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates from across Pakistan. Likewise, the local institutions that actually host and conduct the classes (referred to throughout the notice as "in-country educational service providers," including schools, NGOs, and other partners) are also selected by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates. The grantee's role is to manage the program at a national level in collaboration with these local service providers, ensuring consistent implementation, quality control, coordination, and reporting across multiple locations.
English Works itself is described as a six-month, 240-hour training model that combines three main strands: English language instruction, computer literacy development, and job market preparation. The intent is not only to raise English proficiency, but also to strengthen employability through digital skills, knowledge of workplace expectations, and increased confidence navigating the labor market. The notice notes that since the program began in 2015, more than 4,000 Pakistani youth have completed English Works and graduated with more marketable skills, which the program links to improved employment prospects.
From a funding and timeline standpoint, the opportunity has an award ceiling of $2,000,000, with a project period of up to two years, and the agency anticipates making one award. The opportunity is listed under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 19.501 and was released by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Pakistan. The funding opportunity number is SCAISB 23 AW 003 02272023, it was posted on February 27, 2023, and the original application deadline was April 28, 2023. Eligibility is described broadly in the notice as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in Section C of the full announcement, indicating that interested organizations need to consult that section to confirm they qualify and to understand any specific organizational requirements.Apply for SCAISB 23 AW 003 02272023
- 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 "Country-wide Management of English for Workforce Development Program in Pakistan" 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 27, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2023. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): English Works Pakistan (RELO)
1) Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The U.S. Department of State, through the Regional English Language Office (RELO) Pakistan, which is based in the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad.
2) What program will this funding support?
This opportunity supports the country-wide management of the English Works program in Pakistan.
3) What is the overall purpose of English Works?
The purpose is workforce development: improving human capacity by helping young Pakistanis build practical English communication skills alongside job-relevant competencies, with the aim of making them more employable and more productive in their communities.
4) What type of award is expected?
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement. That means the implementer should expect ongoing coordination with the U.S. Embassy and Consulates during planning and delivery.
5) What does a cooperative agreement imply for the implementer?
It implies ongoing coordination with the U.S. Embassy and Consulates during both the planning and delivery of program activities (not just periodic reporting).
6) Who is the target participant group?
The program targets under-employed and unemployed youth ages 17 to 25, with an emphasis on underserved populations.
7) How are participants recruited or selected?
Participants are not recruited solely by the implementing organization. They will be identified and/or selected by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates from across Pakistan.
8) Will the grantee choose the local institutions that host the classes?
No. The local institutions that host and conduct the classes (called "in-country educational service providers," such as schools, NGOs, and other partners) are selected by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates.
9) What is the role of the grantee/implementer?
The grantee manages the program at a national level in collaboration with the in-country educational service providers, ensuring consistent implementation, quality control, coordination, and reporting across multiple locations.
10) What are "in-country educational service providers" in this notice?
They are local institutions that host and conduct the classes, including schools, NGOs, and other partners.
11) What is the English Works training model (duration and hours)?
English Works is described as a six-month training model totaling 240 hours.
12) What are the main components of the English Works curriculum?
The model combines three strands: English language instruction, computer literacy development, and job market preparation.
13) What outcomes is the program aiming to achieve for participants?
The intent is to raise English proficiency and strengthen employability through digital skills, knowledge of workplace expectations, and increased confidence navigating the labor market.
14) How long has English Works been running, according to the notice?
The notice states the program began in 2015.
15) How many youth have completed English Works so far, according to the notice?
The notice reports that more than 4,000 Pakistani youth have completed English Works and graduated with more marketable skills.
16) What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000.
17) What is the project period?
The project period is up to two years.
18) How many awards does the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipates making one award.
19) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 19.501.
20) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAISB 23 AW 003 02272023.
21) When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on February 27, 2023.
22) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was April 28, 2023.
23) Who released/listed this opportunity?
It was released by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Pakistan.
24) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others." The notice indicates that additional eligibility details are provided in Section C of the full announcement, and interested organizations should consult that section to confirm eligibility and any specific organizational requirements.
25) Is this grant focused on a specific geographic area?
Yes. The opportunity supports country-wide management of the English Works program in Pakistan, with participants selected from across Pakistan.
26) Does the implementer run classes directly?
The notice describes that classes are hosted and conducted by in-country educational service providers (schools, NGOs, and other partners). The grantee manages the program nationally and coordinates with these providers to ensure consistent implementation, quality control, coordination, and reporting.
27) What are the key management expectations for the grantee?
The grantee is expected to handle national-level program management, coordinate with U.S. Embassy and Consulates and with local service providers, and ensure consistency, quality control, coordination, and reporting across multiple locations.
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