Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 16 CA 008 SCA 04112016
Apply for SCAKAB 16 CA 008 SCA 04112016
- The DOS-AFG in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afghanistan-Pakistan Partnership Summit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2016 and posted on Apr 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $225,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Afghanistan-Pakistan Partnership Summit grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 16 CA 008 SCA 04112016) is a U.S. Department of State program designed to fund a short, intensive summit that brings together mid-career or senior professionals from Afghanistan and Pakistan to explore practical avenues for future cooperation. The core idea is to convene a balanced, face-to-face dialogue with equal representation from both countries, creating a structured setting where participants can evaluate shared interests, debate constraints, and identify realistic next steps that could strengthen cross-border collaboration.
The proposed summit is expected to include at least 18 and up to 30 total participants, with up to 15 from Afghanistan and up to 15 from Pakistan. The program length is envisioned as approximately one week. Timing is clearly defined: the summit should occur no earlier than July 2016 and no later than April 2017. Washington, D.C. is listed as the preferred host location, but the Department will consider alternative venues, particularly accessible regional hubs such as Dubai or Istanbul, which may reduce travel barriers and make participation easier for invitees.
Program content is organized around three distinct but overlapping thematic pillars that applicants should build into their proposal. The pillars identified for planning purposes are: (1) civil society and religious organizations, (2) business-to-business ties, and (3) political engagement. While these areas set the intended direction for the summit, the final topics are not completely fixed; they may be adjusted and will ultimately be confirmed by PAS Kabul after an award is made. Participant composition is expected to align with these themes, with roughly ten specialists per pillar and, within each pillar, an even split between the two countries (about five Afghan and five Pakistani specialists per pillar). In practice, this structure is meant to ensure that discussion is both balanced and sufficiently technical, with credible voices in each sector able to move beyond generalities toward actionable cooperation.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and will be funded through a cooperative agreement, indicating that the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing the project during implementation rather than simply issuing funds with minimal engagement. The total funding available is capped at an award ceiling of $225,000, and the Department anticipates making one award. The opportunity was posted on April 11, 2016, with an application deadline of June 14, 2016. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 19.501, and the issuing agency is listed as DOS-AFG. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional details referenced in the full announcement, suggesting that the competition may be open to a range of organizations provided they meet the specific criteria described in the complete eligibility section.
Overall, the grant supports the planning and delivery of a focused, one-week Afghanistan-Pakistan summit that combines structured dialogue and sector-specific working discussions. The intended outcome is not just relationship-building in the abstract, but the identification of concrete, practical steps that participants can take to improve cooperation across civil society and faith-based engagement, private sector connections, and political dialogue, with the flexibility to refine the thematic agenda in consultation with PAS Kabul after the award.
FAQs: Afghanistan-Pakistan Partnership Summit (SCAKAB 16 CA 008 SCA 04112016)
What is the Afghanistan-Pakistan Partnership Summit grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity to support a short, intensive summit that brings together mid-career or senior professionals from Afghanistan and Pakistan for a structured, face-to-face dialogue focused on practical avenues for future cooperation.
What is the main purpose of the summit?
The summit is intended to create a balanced setting where participants can evaluate shared interests, debate constraints, and identify realistic next steps that could strengthen cross-border collaboration between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The opportunity will be funded through a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial U.S. government involvement in shaping and/or overseeing the project during implementation.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is $225,000.
How many awards does the Department anticipate making?
The Department anticipates making one award.
Who is the issuing agency?
The issuing agency is listed as DOS-AFG (U.S. Department of State).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 16 CA 008 SCA 04112016.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 19.501.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 11, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is June 14, 2016.
When must the summit take place?
The summit should occur no earlier than July 2016 and no later than April 2017.
How long is the summit expected to last?
The program length is envisioned as approximately one week.
How many participants should the summit include?
The summit is expected to include at least 18 and up to 30 total participants.
How many participants should be from each country?
The summit should include up to 15 participants from Afghanistan and up to 15 participants from Pakistan, with equal representation emphasized across the overall program and within thematic areas.
Who should participate in the summit?
Participants are expected to be mid-career or senior professionals from Afghanistan and Pakistan, selected to support technical and credible discussion within the summit themes.
What are the main thematic pillars applicants should incorporate?
Applicants should build the summit around three thematic pillars: (1) civil society and religious organizations, (2) business-to-business ties, and (3) political engagement.
Are the summit topics fixed, or can they change?
The pillars provide planning direction, but final topics are not completely fixed. They may be adjusted and will ultimately be confirmed by PAS Kabul after an award is made.
How should participant composition align with the thematic pillars?
The participant structure is expected to align with the pillars, with roughly ten specialists per pillar. Within each pillar, the expectation is an even split between Afghanistan and Pakistan (about five Afghan and five Pakistani specialists per pillar).
Where is the summit expected to be held?
Washington, D.C. is listed as the preferred host location.
Can the summit be held somewhere other than Washington, D.C.?
Yes. The Department will consider alternative venues, particularly accessible regional hubs such as Dubai or Istanbul, which may reduce travel barriers and make participation easier.
What does "balanced, face-to-face dialogue" mean in this program?
It means the summit should be designed to include equal representation from Afghanistan and Pakistan and provide a structured setting for direct, in-person discussion aimed at identifying practical cooperation opportunities rather than only general relationship-building.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The intended outcome is for participants to identify concrete, practical steps to improve cooperation across civil society and faith-based engagement, private sector connections, and political dialogue, with flexibility to refine the agenda in consultation with PAS Kabul after the award.
Who confirms the final thematic agenda after an award is made?
PAS Kabul is described as confirming the final topics after the award is made.
What is the eligibility category listed for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional details referenced in the full announcement.
Does the provided information specify which organizations qualify under "Others"?
No. The provided summary notes that more specifics are contained in the complete eligibility section of the full announcement.
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