Opportunity Information: Apply for HQ0034 12 1 0003
Apply for HQ0034 12 1 0003
- The Department of Defense in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afghanistan Gemstones" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.597 Task Force for Business Stability Operations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 27, 2012 and posted on Aug 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 25, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,137,480.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO) proposes to award a grant on a single source basis to Partners for Sustainable Development (PSD). Section 1534 of the 2012 NDAA extended for one year Section 1535 of the FY 11 NDAA which allowed for the TFBSO to carry out projects to assist the commander of the United States Forces Afghanistan to reduce violence, enhance stability, and support economic normalcy in Afghanistan.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Afghanistan Gemstones" (Funding Opportunity Number HQ0034 12 1 0003), was issued by the Department of Defense through the Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO). It is a discretionary grant in the Employment, Labor, and Training category, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,137,480 and an expectation of a single award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The posting date was August 27, 2012, with an original and final closing date of September 25, 2012, and an archive date of October 25, 2012.
The award was proposed as a single-source grant to Partners for Sustainable Development (PSD), a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status (and not an institution of higher education). The underlying authority cited connects to provisions extended by the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, continuing TFBSO-related authorities that supported projects intended to reduce violence, strengthen stability, and promote economic normalcy in Afghanistan by assisting U.S. efforts on the ground.
The core purpose of the project is workforce development and economic empowerment focused on Afghan gemstones and jewelry. The program is designed to provide advanced technical training and business development skills to 30 semi-skilled Afghan gemstone artisans, specifically 30 women. Training would take place in Jaipur, India, a major regional hub for jewelry production and trade. Beyond skills training, the project includes a transition-to-employment component: once participants complete the program, the initiative would help place them into jobs in Afghanistan, aiming to convert training into real, income-generating work and longer-term market participation.
In parallel with the training, the project includes market-building activities intended to strengthen supply-chain connections for Afghan gemstones. This includes conducting Indian market research to better understand demand for Afghan gemstones and using that information to encourage and facilitate direct links between suppliers and buyers in the region. Participants are also expected to gain practical, product-oriented experience by helping develop a jewelry line during the program. The finished jewelry would then be marketed and sold through trade shows in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other international venues, positioning the project not only as a training effort but also as a pipeline to export-oriented sales and broader commercial exposure.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Michael Curran, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-545-3455.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Afghanistan Gemstones.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is HQ0034 12 1 0003.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) through the Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary grant.
What program area or category does this fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Employment, Labor, and Training category.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,137,480.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is August 27, 2012.
What were the application closing dates?
The original closing date and the final closing date are both listed as September 25, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 25, 2012.
Was this planned as a competitive opportunity?
Based on the information provided, the award was proposed as a single-source grant (i.e., directed to a specific organization rather than competed among multiple applicants).
Who was the proposed award recipient?
The award was proposed to Partners for Sustainable Development (PSD).
What type of organization is the proposed recipient?
PSD is described as a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, and it is not an institution of higher education.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on workforce development and economic empowerment connected to Afghan gemstones and jewelry, combining technical training with business development and market-building activities.
Who is the training intended to serve?
The program is designed for 30 semi-skilled Afghan gemstone artisans, specifically 30 women.
What kind of training is planned?
The program includes advanced technical training along with business development skills relevant to gemstone and jewelry work.
Where would the training take place?
The training would take place in Jaipur, India, described as a major regional hub for jewelry production and trade.
Does the project include support to help participants get jobs afterward?
Yes. The project includes a transition-to-employment component intended to help place participants into jobs in Afghanistan after completion of the program.
How does the opportunity describe the market-building component?
The project includes market-building activities designed to strengthen supply-chain connections for Afghan gemstones, including Indian market research to understand demand and to encourage direct links between suppliers and buyers in the region.
Will participants work on real products during training?
Yes. Participants are expected to gain practical experience by helping develop a jewelry line during the program.
How will the finished jewelry be marketed and sold?
The finished jewelry would be marketed and sold through trade shows in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other international venues, supporting export-oriented sales and broader commercial exposure.
What legal or policy authority is referenced for this effort?
The underlying authority cited is connected to provisions extended by the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, continuing TFBSO-related authorities supporting projects intended to reduce violence, strengthen stability, and promote economic normalcy in Afghanistan by assisting U.S. efforts on the ground.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Michael Curran, Contract Specialist.
What is the phone number for the listed point of contact?
Michael Curran can be reached at 703-545-3455.
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