Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 11 CA 115 SCA 051911
Apply for SCAPPD 11 CA 115 SCA 051911
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afghan Higher Education Exchanges" 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 Apr 13, 2011 and posted on Apr 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, third country and international organizations or companies with direct experience managing exchange programs involving the higher education sector, an ability to work with Afghan government institutions, and a proven track record of success implementing exchange programs between Afghanistan and the United States.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Afghan Higher Education Exchanges grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAPPD 11 CA 115 SCA 051911) is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy funding competition managed through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. It seeks one organization to implement two professional exchange programs in 2011, carried out in coordination with the U.S. Embassy and the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education. The overall purpose is to strengthen administrative leadership and institutional management capacity across Afghanistan's higher education system by exposing key university administrators to U.S. approaches, networks, and practical tools they can adapt back home.
The project is designed specifically for higher education administration professionals in Afghanistan, including roles such as deans and vice deans, chancellors and vice chancellors, and senior human resources or administrative directors. Rather than focusing on students or faculty research, the emphasis is on the people responsible for running universities and managing growth, staffing, policy implementation, and institutional systems. The program intends to reach decision-makers who can influence how universities maintain standards while expanding access and restructuring institutions.
The awardee would organize two separate U.S.-based exchanges aligned with the U.S. academic calendar, one during the fall semester and one during the spring semester of 2011. Each exchange would focus on a distinct theme: (a) maintaining academic quality during a period of institutional growth and restructuring, and (b) policy and management strategies for growth. In practical terms, proposals are expected to translate these themes into structured professional engagements such as meetings with university leadership and administrative offices, site visits to campuses, sessions on accreditation and quality assurance, strategic planning discussions, and peer-to-peer exchanges on governance, HR systems, budgeting, student services, and institutional performance management.
A key requirement is that the exchanges should resemble the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) format. That means a short, intensive travel-based program typically lasting two to three weeks, with participants traveling to three or four U.S. cities or states. The intent is a mix of professional programming and cultural exposure, so the agenda should include substantive professional meetings and also opportunities to understand U.S. society and community life in ways that support relationship-building and mutual understanding. The design implies a tightly coordinated itinerary, high-touch participant support, and deliberate networking opportunities with U.S. higher education institutions and relevant organizations.
From an implementation standpoint, PAS Kabul is looking for a proposal that lays out a complete plan to run these exchanges end-to-end, including clear coordination mechanisms with both Afghan and U.S. partners. The announcement signals that strong proposals will identify credible local partners in Afghanistan (including the ability to work effectively with Afghan government institutions) as well as host partners in the United States that can deliver meaningful, theme-based programming across multiple locations. The organization selected will operate under a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement or collaboration from the U.S. government during planning and execution rather than a fully hands-off grant.
Funding for the opportunity is capped at an estimated total of $600,000, with an award ceiling of $600,000 and an expectation of one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary assistance funding, with the activity category listed as education, and it falls under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). The posting date was April 13, 2011, and the application deadline (original and current) was May 19, 2011, with an archive date of June 18, 2011.
Eligibility is broad but experience-driven. The competition is open to U.S., Afghan, third-country, and international organizations or companies, but applicants must demonstrate direct experience managing exchange programs involving the higher education sector, proven ability to work with Afghan government institutions, and a track record of successful Afghanistan-U.S. exchange programming. In other words, while the door is open to many entity types, the bar is set around demonstrated operational capacity, relevant relationships, and credible past performance delivering complex international exchanges.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, SCA/PPD, at 202-647-9503 or DelageEM@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Afghan Higher Education Exchanges grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAPPD 11 CA 115 SCA 051911.
Which U.S. government entity is offering and managing this competition?
This is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy funding competition managed through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to strengthen administrative leadership and institutional management capacity across Afghanistan's higher education system by exposing key university administrators to U.S. approaches, networks, and practical tools they can adapt in Afghanistan.
How many organizations will be selected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of one award, meaning one organization is intended to be selected.
What will the selected organization be responsible for implementing?
The selected organization will implement two professional exchange programs in 2011, carried out in coordination with the U.S. Embassy and the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education.
Who is the intended participant audience for the exchanges?
The program is designed for higher education administration professionals in Afghanistan, including deans and vice deans, chancellors and vice chancellors, and senior human resources or administrative directors.
Is this opportunity focused on students or faculty research?
No. The emphasis is on the people responsible for running universities and managing growth, staffing, policy implementation, and institutional systems, rather than students or faculty research activities.
What kinds of outcomes is the program trying to influence in Afghanistan's higher education system?
The program intends to reach decision-makers who can influence how universities maintain standards while expanding access and restructuring institutions, using knowledge and tools learned from U.S. approaches.
How many exchanges must be organized, and when will they occur?
Two separate U.S.-based exchanges must be organized in 2011: one aligned with the U.S. fall semester and one aligned with the U.S. spring semester.
What themes must the two exchanges cover?
Each exchange must focus on a distinct theme: (a) maintaining academic quality during a period of institutional growth and restructuring, and (b) policy and management strategies for growth.
What types of professional activities are expected to be included in the exchange programs?
Proposals are expected to translate the themes into structured professional engagements such as meetings with university leadership and administrative offices, campus site visits, sessions on accreditation and quality assurance, strategic planning discussions, and peer-to-peer exchanges on governance, HR systems, budgeting, student services, and institutional performance management.
What format should the exchanges resemble?
The exchanges should resemble the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) format, meaning short, intensive, travel-based programming.
How long should each exchange last?
Each exchange is described as typically lasting two to three weeks.
How many U.S. locations should participants visit during an exchange?
The format described involves participants traveling to three or four U.S. cities or states.
Does the program need to include cultural components, or only professional meetings?
The intent is a mix of professional programming and cultural exposure, including substantive professional meetings and opportunities to understand U.S. society and community life to support relationship-building and mutual understanding.
What level of planning detail is PAS Kabul looking for in a proposal?
PAS Kabul is looking for a proposal that lays out a complete end-to-end plan to run the exchanges, including clear coordination mechanisms with Afghan and U.S. partners.
What partnerships or coordination are expected?
The exchanges are to be carried out in coordination with the U.S. Embassy and the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education. Strong proposals are also expected to identify credible local partners in Afghanistan and host partners in the United States that can deliver meaningful, theme-based programming across multiple locations.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The selected organization will operate under a cooperative agreement.
What does it imply that the award is a cooperative agreement?
It generally indicates substantial involvement or collaboration from the U.S. government during planning and execution, rather than a fully hands-off grant.
What is the maximum funding available?
The award ceiling is $600,000, and funding is capped at an estimated total of $600,000 for the opportunity.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
What is the assistance type and activity category?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary assistance funding, and the activity category is listed as education.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The posting date was April 13, 2011. The application deadline (original and current) was May 19, 2011.
Is this opportunity still active?
The information provided lists an archive date of June 18, 2011.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to U.S., Afghan, third-country, and international organizations or companies, but applicants must demonstrate direct experience managing exchange programs involving the higher education sector, proven ability to work with Afghan government institutions, and a track record of successful Afghanistan-U.S. exchange programming.
Does the opportunity prioritize certain capabilities even though eligibility is broad?
Yes. While many entity types may apply, the bar is set around demonstrated operational capacity, relevant relationships, and credible past performance delivering complex international exchanges involving Afghanistan and the United States.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist, SCA/PPD, at 202-647-9503 or DelageEM@state.gov.
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