USAID/Pakistan Inclusive Partnerships for Climate Resilience (IPCR) Activity
ID: 354770Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Pakistan USAID-Islamabad (USAID-PAK)

Award Range

$2M - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Continuation

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354770
Timeline
    Description

    The Pakistan USAID-Islamabad is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "USAID/Pakistan Inclusive Partnerships for Climate Resilience (IPCR) Activity," aimed at enhancing the capacity of Pakistani universities to implement gender-inclusive and climate-resilient water management initiatives. The program specifically seeks U.S. higher education institutions as prime applicants to collaborate with Pakistani universities, focusing on addressing the challenges of climate change and water insecurity that disproportionately affect women and marginalized communities. The total funding available for this initiative is $1.5 million, with a performance period of up to three years, and a cost-sharing requirement of at least 10% from applicants. Interested parties must submit their concept notes by August 9, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Adnan Khurshid at akhurshid@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    akhurshid@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Amendment.pdf
    This document serves as Amendment 000001 to the USAID/Pakistan Addendum No. 72039124RFA00001, focusing on the Higher Education for Leadership, Innovation, and Exchange (HELIX) New Partnerships Initiative. Issued on June 7, 2024, it outlines important dates including deadlines for questions, concept note submissions, and additional meeting details. The amendment provides answers to applicants' queries and lists attendees from the Pre-Concept Note Meeting, along with a presentation from the session. Key attachments include Annex A (Responses to Questions), Annex B (Final RSVP List), and Annex C (Presentation Information). Furthermore, it stresses the importance of the System for Award Management (SAM) registration, highlighting that awards cannot be made without it. Applicants are encouraged to initiate their SAM process early due to potential delays in registration. This amendment underscores USAID's support for applicants as they navigate the funding process, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to fostering inclusive partnerships for climate resilience in Pakistan.
    Annex 1 HELIX IPCR - Concept Paper Template .docx
    Annex-A.pdf
    The document outlines USAID/Pakistan's responses to inquiries regarding the Inclusive Partnerships for Climate Resilience (IPCR) Activity, primarily emphasizing eligibility criteria for applicants seeking funding. U.S. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are the only prime applicants allowed, while Pakistani universities can participate as sub-awardees. The document clarifies the support structure, indicating that collaborations should primarily involve U.S. institutions, with Pakistani partners contributing through technical support rather than direct funding, particularly for public sector universities due to legal restrictions. Additionally, cost-sharing requirements are established, necessitating a 10% contribution from the successful applicant, highlighting the importance of leveraging both in-kind and cash resources. The submission process, including information session details and registration protocols, is outlined, fostering opportunities for potential partnerships. The document is structured as a Q&A, succinctly addressing key concerns while reinforcing the programmatic framework within which partnerships must operate, focusing on sustainability, research-driven approaches, and the facilitation of gender-inclusive practices in higher education. Overall, the responses aim to guide applicants through compliance with USAID's policies while promoting collaborative efforts for climate resilience in Pakistan's education sector.
    Annex.pdf
    The USAID/Pakistan Inclusive Partnerships for Climate Resilience initiative held a Virtual Pre-Concept Note Information Session on June 25, 2024. The program aims to enhance Pakistani higher education institutions' capacity to conduct gender-inclusive research on water management, addressing the urgent need for effective policies due to climate change's impact on water security in Pakistan. Key objectives include fostering women's leadership in research and improving university capabilities to develop inclusive policies in the water sector. Important deadlines include a questions deadline by July 1, 2024, and a submission deadline for concept notes by August 9, 2024. The anticipated award amount is up to $1.5 million for a period not exceeding three years. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. higher education institutions as prime applicants, with a required cost share or leverage of at least 10%. Evaluation criteria focus on alignment with USAID's objectives, partnership quality, the sustainability of proposed solutions, and engagement with underserved communities. The funding aims to support research translation into action while promoting gender equity within policy frameworks in Pakistan's water management strategies. The co-creation approach will involve collaboration with successful applicants and Pakistani partner universities in September 2024.
    Attachment A Budget Template - IPCR Concept Note Template.xlsx
    HELIX Addendum - IPCR 72039124RFA00001.pdf
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