Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 003 SCA 03172015
Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 003 SCA 03172015
- 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 "Afghan Diplomat Training Program" 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 17, 2015 and posted on Mar 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 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 $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is open to all 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 entities 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:
The Afghan Diplomat Training Program is a U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) funding opportunity to run a two-week, U.S.-based professional development program for up to 20 junior Afghan diplomats. The training must take place no later than November 2015 and is designed as the U.S. phase of a broader joint U.S.-China effort to strengthen the capacity of Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A second phase may be funded separately by the Government of China and potentially hosted in Beijing after the U.S. program concludes. The grant is issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects to stay actively involved in shaping and coordinating elements of the project rather than simply providing funds and receiving final reports.
The program is expected to be centered in Washington, D.C., with the option of adding several days in a second U.S. city if it strengthens the training outcomes. The core training should be delivered in a conference-style facility suitable for a group of this size and, importantly, capable of supporting simultaneous small-group sessions for practical work. Proposals are expected to go beyond lectures and focus heavily on the hands-on skills diplomats need in their careers, using a mix of presentations, guided discussions, practical exercises, and role plays. In addition to classroom-style instruction, the schedule should include substantive site visits to major foreign policy institutions and stakeholders, including the U.S. Department of State and other U.S. government agencies, as well as the Embassies of Afghanistan and China.
Because the initiative is explicitly framed as a cooperative U.S.-China capacity-building program, the design must incorporate engagement with Chinese counterparts in Washington. At a minimum, the program should include a visit to the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., and it should invite Chinese diplomats to participate in the opening and/or closing sessions. This element is not presented as optional; it is part of the underlying purpose of the project, which is to promote coordinated support for Afghan diplomatic capacity through both U.S. and Chinese involvement.
Beyond the formal training and official visits, PAS signals that cultural and social programming is a desirable complement, particularly on weekday evenings and during the weekend between the two training weeks. The intent is to round out the participants' experience through informal engagement and exposure to American civic and cultural life. The schedule should also include a community or social service component in which the Afghan diplomats participate alongside American volunteers, reinforcing public service themes and offering a practical window into community-based engagement in the United States.
Financially, the opportunity anticipates making one award, with an estimated total funding level of $250,000. The award ceiling is $250,000 and the floor is $150,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding is categorized under public diplomacy (CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). The opportunity was posted on March 17, 2015, and the application deadline was April 28, 2015, with an archive date of May 28, 2015.
Eligibility is limited to non-profit, non-governmental organizations. For-profit entities are not eligible to serve as the prime recipient, and individuals cannot apply. Applicants may subcontract portions of the work to other entities, but only one non-profit, non-governmental organization may be the prime awardee, and proposals must clearly spell out the roles and responsibilities of any partners or subcontractors. A key compliance requirement is that applicants must submit proof of non-profit status with the application (for example, 501(c)(3) documentation or an Afghan NGO license). Applications missing this documentation will not be considered.
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, with grant administration handled through the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. The listed point of contact for access issues with the full announcement is Javier Pareja, Grants Manager, PAS, U.S. Embassy Kabul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Afghan Diplomat Training Program (U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS)
1) What is the Afghan Diplomat Training Program grant?
It is a U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) funding opportunity to run a two-week, U.S.-based professional development program for up to 20 junior Afghan diplomats. The U.S.-based training is intended to be the U.S. phase of a broader joint U.S.-China effort to strengthen the capacity of Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2) Who is the sponsoring agency for this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, with grant administration handled by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
3) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement. This means the U.S. government expects to be actively involved in shaping and coordinating elements of the project, rather than only providing funds and receiving final reports.
4) How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
5) What is the estimated funding amount, and what are the minimum and maximum award sizes?
The estimated total funding level is $250,000. The award ceiling is $250,000 and the award floor is $150,000.
6) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
7) What is the program timeline and latest allowable training date?
The training must take place no later than November 2015.
8) How long is the training program, and how many participants are expected?
The program is a two-week professional development training for up to 20 junior Afghan diplomats.
9) Where should the program be held?
The program is expected to be centered in Washington, D.C. The design may include several days in a second U.S. city if it strengthens the training outcomes.
10) What kind of training venue is expected?
The core training should be delivered in a conference-style facility suitable for a group of this size and capable of supporting simultaneous small-group sessions for practical work.
11) What training methods are expected (lectures vs. practical work)?
Proposals are expected to go beyond lectures and focus heavily on hands-on skills. The opportunity calls for a mix of presentations, guided discussions, practical exercises, and role plays.
12) What kinds of site visits should be included?
The schedule should include substantive site visits to major foreign policy institutions and stakeholders, including the U.S. Department of State and other U.S. government agencies, as well as the Embassies of Afghanistan and China.
13) Is engagement with Chinese counterparts required?
Yes. Because the initiative is framed as a cooperative U.S.-China capacity-building effort, the design must incorporate engagement with Chinese counterparts in Washington, D.C.
14) What specific China-related activities must be included?
At a minimum, the program should include a visit to the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., and it should invite Chinese diplomats to participate in the opening and/or closing sessions. This element is presented as part of the underlying purpose of the project, not as an optional add-on.
15) Are cultural and social activities part of the expected program design?
Yes. PAS indicates that cultural and social programming is a desirable complement, particularly on weekday evenings and during the weekend between the two training weeks, to provide informal engagement and exposure to American civic and cultural life.
16) Is there a community service requirement?
Yes. The schedule should include a community or social service component in which the Afghan diplomats participate alongside American volunteers, reinforcing public service themes and providing a practical view of community-based engagement in the United States.
17) Who is eligible to apply as the prime recipient?
Eligibility is limited to non-profit, non-governmental organizations. Only one non-profit, non-governmental organization may be the prime awardee.
18) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit entities are not eligible to serve as the prime recipient for this opportunity.
19) Can individuals apply?
No. Individuals cannot apply for this funding opportunity.
20) Can the applicant use partners or subcontractors?
Yes. Applicants may subcontract portions of the work to other entities. However, proposals must clearly spell out the roles and responsibilities of any partners or subcontractors, and only one non-profit, non-governmental organization may be the prime awardee.
21) What proof of eligibility is required with the application?
Applicants must submit proof of non-profit status with the application (for example, 501(c)(3) documentation or an Afghan NGO license).
22) What happens if proof of non-profit status is not included?
Applications missing the required proof of non-profit status documentation will not be considered.
23) What is the funding category or CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The funding is categorized under public diplomacy and is listed under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
24) When was the opportunity posted, and what were the deadline and archive dates?
The opportunity was posted on March 17, 2015. The application deadline was April 28, 2015, and the archive date was May 28, 2015.
25) Who is the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Javier Pareja, Grants Manager, PAS, U.S. Embassy Kabul.
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