Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAISB 24 AW 010 02082024
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities Hackathon is a competitive U.S. Department of State public diplomacy grant opportunity run by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, with the Consulate General in Peshawar serving as the announcing post. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (SCAISB 24 AW 010 02082024), the Department intends to make one cooperative agreement award (pending funding availability) to support the design and delivery of a three-day hackathon held during the week of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on December 3, 2024. The core concept is a multi-city, simultaneous event model: the hackathon must take place at the same time in Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, and Lahore, creating parallel hubs that are aligned under one program structure.
The central purpose of the project is inclusion-driven innovation. The hackathon is meant to bring together Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and technology entrepreneurs so they can work side-by-side to identify everyday barriers faced by PWD and brainstorm practical technology-based solutions. In other words, the event is not just a general tech competition; it is structured around disability lived experience and problem-solving that is grounded in real, daily needs, with PWD positioned as key contributors to defining problems and shaping solutions.
Funding is offered under a discretionary assistance mechanism, specifically a cooperative agreement, which typically signals an expectation of substantial involvement and coordination with the U.S. government partner during planning and implementation. The award ceiling is $250,000, and only one award is expected. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.501 and is categorized under an “Other” funding activity area, reflecting its public diplomacy and programmatic nature rather than a narrowly defined technical sector grant.
Eligibility is limited to non-profit, non-governmental applicants. Organizations that may apply include not-for-profit organizations, civil society and non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and public or private educational institutions, as long as they are not for-profit entities. For-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible to serve as the applicant under this NOFO, even if they otherwise resemble an eligible category. The prime recipient must be a single non-profit, non-governmental entity, but sub-contracting is allowed when needed. If the applicant proposes sub-awards or sub-contracts, the proposal must clearly spell out the role of each participating entity and how responsibilities will be divided, since only one organization can hold primary accountability for the cooperative agreement.
Key dates and basic logistics are straightforward. The NOFO was created on February 8, 2024, and the original application deadline is April 9, 2024. The program itself is expected to culminate in the three-day hackathon delivered during the International Day of Persons with Disabilities week in early December 2024, across the four named cities.Apply for SCAISB 24 AW 010 02082024
- The U.S. Mission to Pakistan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "International Day of Persons with Disabilities Hackathon" 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 2024-02-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-09. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity called?
This opportunity supports the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Hackathon, a competitive U.S. Department of State public diplomacy grant opportunity run by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, with the Consulate General in Peshawar serving as the announcing post.
What is the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) reference?
The NOFO reference provided is SCAISB 24 AW 010 02082024.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Pakistan. The Consulate General in Peshawar is the announcing post.
What type of award is being offered?
The Department intends to make one award using a discretionary assistance mechanism, specifically a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates there will be substantial involvement and coordination with the U.S. government partner during planning and implementation of the project.
How many awards will be made?
Only one cooperative agreement award is expected (pending funding availability).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $250,000.
Is funding guaranteed?
No. The award is described as pending funding availability.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is inclusion-driven innovation: bringing together Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and technology entrepreneurs to identify everyday barriers faced by PWD and develop practical, technology-based solutions grounded in real daily needs.
Is this hackathon a general tech competition?
No. The hackathon is specifically structured around disability lived experience and problem-solving, with PWD positioned as key contributors who help define problems and shape solutions.
What activities must the project support?
The project must support the design and delivery of a three-day hackathon held during the week of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
When will the hackathon take place?
The hackathon is expected to be delivered during the week of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on December 3, 2024 (early December 2024).
How long is the hackathon?
The hackathon must be a three-day event.
Where must the hackathon be held?
The hackathon must take place simultaneously in four cities in Pakistan: Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, and Lahore.
What does “multi-city, simultaneous event model” mean in this NOFO?
It means the hackathon must run at the same time in Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, and Lahore, creating parallel hubs aligned under one program structure.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-profit, non-governmental applicants. Eligible applicants may include not-for-profit organizations, civil society and non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and public or private educational institutions, as long as they are not for-profit entities.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply as the main applicant?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible to serve as the applicant under this NOFO.
Can a for-profit entity participate in the project in any way?
The NOFO states that sub-contracting is allowed when needed. However, only a single non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient and hold primary accountability for the cooperative agreement.
Can multiple organizations apply together as co-prime applicants?
No. The prime recipient must be a single non-profit, non-governmental entity, and only one organization can hold primary accountability for the cooperative agreement.
Are sub-awards or sub-contracts allowed?
Yes. Sub-contracting is allowed when needed, and the applicant may propose sub-awards or sub-contracts.
If sub-awards or sub-contracts are included, what must the application explain?
The proposal must clearly spell out the role of each participating entity and how responsibilities will be divided.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.501.
How is the funding activity area categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under an “Other” funding activity area, reflecting its public diplomacy and programmatic nature rather than a narrowly defined technical sector grant.
When was the NOFO created?
The NOFO was created on February 8, 2024.
What is the application deadline?
The original application deadline is April 9, 2024.
What is the overall timeline from application to program delivery?
Based on the information provided, applications were originally due April 9, 2024, and the program is expected to culminate in a three-day, multi-city hackathon delivered in early December 2024 during International Day of Persons with Disabilities week.
What is the expected structure of the event across the four cities?
The required structure is four parallel hubs (Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, and Lahore) running simultaneously and aligned under a single program structure.
Who are the intended participants in the hackathon model described?
The model is designed to bring together Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and technology entrepreneurs to work side-by-side on identifying barriers and developing practical, technology-based solutions.
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