Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 13 CA 017 SCA 03192013
Apply for SCAKAB 13 CA 017 SCA 03192013
- The 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 "Traditional Leaders Trip to the United States" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501 Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 19, 2013 and posted on Mar 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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).
- Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international non profit organizations with direct experience in organizing familiarization trips to the United States, and a proven track record of success implementing similar projects. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (if applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. U.S. organizations that do not have a branch in Afghanistan are required to partner with an Afghan organization to coordinate the in country logistics.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Traditional Leaders Trip to the United States grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 13 CA 017 SCA 03192013) is a U.S. government public diplomacy program run through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. It was issued as an open competition for a single cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects to stay actively involved in shaping and overseeing the project during implementation rather than simply funding it at arm's length. The overall purpose is to support a structured familiarization visit to the United States for a carefully selected group of Afghan High Peace Council (HPC) members and other Afghan traditional leaders.
At its core, the program is designed to deepen participants' understanding of American society, civic values, and how religious pluralism functions in practice in the United States. The Embassy is looking for a proposal that goes beyond general sightseeing and instead delivers direct exposure to real communities and institutions. Required program elements include visits with Muslim American communities, opportunities to see Afghan American and broader Muslim life in the U.S. firsthand, and meetings with organizations that work on reconciliation and conflict resolution. The itinerary is also expected to highlight practical examples of American civil society, such as community-based organizations and local initiatives that address public needs and strengthen communities. In other words, the trip should be built around learning, dialogue, and observation of how diverse groups coexist and how community problem-solving happens through non-governmental channels.
Funding for the award was projected at a total of $500,000, with an anticipated award floor of $300,000 and a ceiling of $500,000. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The program falls under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and is categorized as "Public Diplomacy" within the broader funding activity label.
Eligibility was limited to U.S., Afghan, and international nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate direct experience organizing familiarization trips to the United States and a proven record of successfully implementing similar projects. Applicants were expected to show that they have the program management capacity to deliver the trip and meet U.S. government reporting requirements, along with evidence of current country registration or licensing where applicable. An important operational requirement applied to U.S.-based organizations that do not maintain a branch office in Afghanistan: they had to partner with an Afghan organization to manage and coordinate in-country logistics, ensuring local capacity for recruitment, preparation, coordination, and other Afghanistan-based arrangements.
The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2013, with an application deadline of April 24, 2013, and it was archived on May 24, 2013. For access issues or administrative questions, the point of contact listed was Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager at the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "Traditional Leaders Trip to the United States" grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 13 CA 017 SCA 03192013.
Which U.S. government office is running this program?
The program is run through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
What type of award is being offered?
This was issued as an open competition for a single cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the U.S. government expects to stay actively involved in shaping and overseeing the project during implementation, rather than providing funding with minimal involvement.
How many awards were expected to be made under this opportunity?
The opportunity was described as an open competition for a single cooperative agreement, indicating one award was expected.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The overall purpose is to support a structured familiarization visit to the United States for a carefully selected group of Afghan High Peace Council (HPC) members and other Afghan traditional leaders.
Who are the intended participants for the trip?
The intended participants are a carefully selected group of Afghan High Peace Council (HPC) members and other Afghan traditional leaders.
What is the program trying to help participants understand?
The program is designed to deepen participants' understanding of American society, civic values, and how religious pluralism functions in practice in the United States.
Is the program focused on tourism or sightseeing?
No. The Embassy sought proposals that go beyond general sightseeing and instead provide direct exposure to real U.S. communities and institutions.
What required program elements must be included in the itinerary?
Required elements include visits with Muslim American communities, opportunities to see Afghan American and broader Muslim life in the U.S. firsthand, and meetings with organizations that work on reconciliation and conflict resolution.
What kinds of U.S. civil society examples should the program highlight?
The itinerary is expected to highlight practical examples of American civil society, such as community-based organizations and local initiatives that address public needs and strengthen communities.
What themes should the trip be built around?
The trip is expected to be built around learning, dialogue, and observation of how diverse groups coexist and how community problem-solving happens through non-governmental channels.
How much funding was projected for this award?
The total projected funding was $500,000.
What was the anticipated award range (floor and ceiling)?
The anticipated award floor was $300,000 and the ceiling was $500,000.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
The program falls under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
How is this opportunity categorized by funding activity?
It is categorized as "Public Diplomacy" within the broader funding activity label.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S., Afghan, and international nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate direct experience organizing familiarization trips to the United States and a proven record of successfully implementing similar projects.
What experience and capacity were applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants were expected to show direct experience organizing familiarization trips to the U.S., a proven record implementing similar projects, program management capacity to deliver the trip, and the ability to meet U.S. government reporting requirements.
Were there any registration or licensing expectations for applicants?
Applicants were expected to provide evidence of current country registration or licensing where applicable.
Is an Afghan partner required for U.S.-based organizations?
Yes, for U.S.-based organizations that do not maintain a branch office in Afghanistan, an Afghan organizational partner was required to manage and coordinate in-country logistics.
What in-country responsibilities would the Afghan partner handle?
The Afghan partner would ensure local capacity for recruitment, preparation, coordination, and other Afghanistan-based arrangements (in-country logistics).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 24, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 24, 2013.
Who was the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed point of contact was Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager at the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
What kinds of questions should be directed to the listed point of contact?
Access issues or administrative questions were directed to the listed point of contact, Pedro Palugyai.
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