Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 010 SCA 05112015
Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 010 SCA 05112015
- The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Administration of English Language and Computer Learning Centers" 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 Jun 29, 2015 and posted on May 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 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).
- Eligibility is open to Afghan non profit, non governmental organizations. Organizations may sub contract with other entities, but only one, non profit, non governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. For profit entitles are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. Per Section D, applicants must submit proof of their non profit status with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c)(3) status, Afghan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non profit status will not be considered. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Administration of English Language and Computer Learning Centers," was issued by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul under a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for public diplomacy programming. It is an open competition for a single cooperative agreement to manage and operate English Language and Computer Learning Centers (ELCLCs) located at eight public universities across Afghanistan. In practical terms, the selected organization would be responsible for the day-to-day administration of these university-based centers and for ensuring they have the staff, equipment, learning resources, and operational systems needed to deliver English language and computer learning services.
The planned award structure is a 36-month base period with the possibility of two additional 12-month option periods, meaning the program could run for up to five years if the options are exercised. The estimated initial period of performance stated in the announcement runs from about August 1, 2015 through about July 31, 2018. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, applicants should expect substantial involvement from the U.S. government during implementation, such as coordination on program direction, approvals, or performance monitoring consistent with cooperative agreement practices.
Funding availability for the award is substantial, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,000,000. The notice lists an award floor of $2,500,000 and a ceiling of $3,000,000, signaling that competitive proposals were expected to fall within that range. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. The budget is intended to cover essentially all major cost categories associated with running the centers, including instructional and operating materials, computer hardware, furnishings, renovations, books, personnel, utilities, and other ongoing operating expenses. This indicates the award is designed to fully support both program delivery and the underlying infrastructure needed to keep the centers functional.
Eligibility is limited to Afghan nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations. Only one eligible nonprofit NGO can serve as the prime recipient, although the prime may subcontract with other entities if the proposal clearly defines each party's responsibilities. For-profit entities are explicitly barred from serving as the prime recipient under this NOFO, and individuals are not eligible. A key compliance requirement is that applicants must include proof of nonprofit status with the application package (for example, documentation comparable to 501(c)(3) status or an Afghan NGO license). Applications missing that proof would not be considered, making this a strict threshold requirement rather than a scoring preference.
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan), reflecting that the purpose aligns with broader U.S. public diplomacy goals in the region, likely through educational access, skills development, and engagement with Afghan university communities. The funding opportunity number is SCAKAB 15 CA 010 SCA 05112015. The posting date was May 13, 2015, and the application closing date was June 29, 2015 (with the archive date listed as July 29, 2015). Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Javier Pareja, Grants Manager in the PAS at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Administration of English Language and Computer Learning Centers".
2) Who issued this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)?
It was issued by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul as part of public diplomacy programming.
3) What is being funded under this cooperative agreement?
The award funds the management and operation of English Language and Computer Learning Centers (ELCLCs) located at eight public universities across Afghanistan. The selected organization would handle day-to-day administration and ensure the centers have the staff, equipment, learning resources, and operational systems needed to deliver English language and computer learning services.
4) How many awards are expected to be made?
This is described as an open competition for a single cooperative agreement, meaning one prime recipient is expected to be selected.
5) What is the period of performance?
The planned structure includes a 36-month base period with the possibility of two additional 12-month option periods. If options are exercised, the program could run for up to five years.
6) What are the estimated start and end dates for the initial period?
The estimated initial period of performance in the announcement is approximately August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2018.
7) Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
8) What does "cooperative agreement" mean for implementation?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial involvement from the U.S. government during implementation. This can include coordination on program direction, approvals, and/or performance monitoring consistent with cooperative agreement practices.
9) How much funding is available?
The notice estimates total funding of $3,000,000.
10) What are the award floor and ceiling?
The NOFO lists an award floor of $2,500,000 and an award ceiling of $3,000,000, indicating proposals were expected to fall within that range.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The NOFO states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
12) What types of expenses can the budget cover?
The budget is intended to cover essentially all major costs associated with running the ELCLCs, including:
- Instructional and operating materials
- Computer hardware
- Furnishings
- Renovations
- Books
- Personnel
- Utilities
- Other ongoing operating expenses
This indicates the award is designed to support both program delivery and the infrastructure needed to keep the centers functional.
13) Who is eligible to apply as the prime recipient?
Eligibility is limited to Afghan nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Only one eligible Afghan nonprofit NGO may serve as the prime recipient.
14) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit entities are explicitly barred from serving as the prime recipient under this NOFO.
15) Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible under this opportunity.
16) Can the prime recipient use subcontractors or partners?
Yes. The prime recipient may subcontract with other entities as long as the proposal clearly defines each party's responsibilities. The prime recipient remains the single prime awardee.
17) What documentation is required to prove nonprofit status?
Applicants must include proof of nonprofit status in the application package. Examples cited include documentation comparable to 501(c)(3) status or an Afghan NGO license.
18) What happens if an application does not include proof of nonprofit status?
Applications missing proof of nonprofit status would not be considered. This is described as a strict threshold requirement, not a scoring preference.
19) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
20) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAKAB 15 CA 010 SCA 05112015.
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 13, 2015.
22) What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 29, 2015.
23) What is the archive date listed in the notice?
The archive date is listed as July 29, 2015.
24) Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Javier Pareja, Grants Manager in the PAS at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
25) What is the overall purpose or policy context of this opportunity?
The NOFO is part of U.S. public diplomacy programming and aligns with public diplomacy goals in the region, likely through educational access, skills development, and engagement with Afghan university communities.
26) Where are the learning centers located?
The ELCLCs are located at eight public universities across Afghanistan.
27) What operational responsibilities does the selected organization have?
Based on the description, the selected organization is responsible for day-to-day administration and ensuring the centers have:
- Appropriate staff
- Equipment (including computer hardware)
- Learning resources (including books and materials)
- Operational systems to deliver services
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