Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 14 CA 004 SCA 05142014
Apply for SCAKAB 14 CA 004 SCA 05142014
- 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 "Cultural Programming in Herat Province" 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 May 14, 2014 and posted on May 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $95,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $95,000.00 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 U.S., Afghan, and international organizations with direct experience in conducting cultural and educational programs, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Herat Province, Afghanistan. For profit entities are not eligible for this opportunity. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Non Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, announced a competitive grant opportunity titled "Cultural Programming in Herat Province" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 14 CA 004; CFDA 19.501). The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which means the selected organization would not simply receive funds and operate independently, but would be expected to plan and carry out the work in close coordination with the U.S. government, specifically in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate in Herat. The core purpose is to design, organize, and implement a year-long package of cultural programming in Herat City and other areas of Herat Province.
The programming is intended to engage both the general public and key target audiences, using cultural and educational activities to address issues identified as priorities for the United States government and, at the time of the announcement, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIROA). While the notice does not list specific themes in the excerpt provided, it makes clear that proposed activities should be directly aligned with those shared priority issues and be designed to reach audiences that matter for public diplomacy goals in the province. A strong application, according to the announcement, would clearly demonstrate the applicant organization's ability to meet all requirements in the Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP), show relevant professional experience delivering similar cultural projects in Herat Province, and provide a credible approach to achieving the stated goals and objectives over the one-year performance period.
Funding for the opportunity was relatively focused: the embassy anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $95,000. The stated award ceiling was $95,000 and the award floor was $75,000, indicating proposals were expected to fit within that band. Cost sharing or matching was not required, so applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, although they would still be expected to demonstrate sound budgeting and the ability to manage and report on U.S. government funds.
Eligibility was open to U.S., Afghan, and international non-profit or otherwise non-commercial organizations that could show direct experience in cultural and educational programming and a proven track record implementing projects specifically in Herat Province. For-profit entities were explicitly not eligible. Applicants had to demonstrate they were properly registered in-country when applicable, had the programmatic capacity to execute the work, and could meet U.S. government reporting requirements. In addition, any non-Afghan organization or company was required to partner with an Afghan organization or company, reflecting an expectation of local engagement and operational grounding in Afghanistan.
The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2014, with an application deadline of June 15, 2014, and an archive date of July 15, 2014. The funding activity category was listed under public diplomacy, emphasizing that the cultural programming was meant to support broader diplomatic and community engagement objectives rather than purely artistic or entertainment outcomes. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a point of contact: Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Cultural Programming in Herat Province (SCAKAB 14 CA 004)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cultural Programming in Herat Province".
Who is offering this grant?
The grant was announced by the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 14 CA 004 and the CFDA number is 19.501.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the selected organization is expected to plan and carry out the project in close coordination with the U.S. government, rather than operating fully independently.
Which U.S. government office will the awardee coordinate with?
The selected organization would be expected to work in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate in Herat.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to design, organize, and implement a year-long package of cultural programming in Herat City and other areas of Herat Province.
How long is the performance period?
The programming is described as a year-long package of activities, indicating a one-year performance period.
Where will the activities take place?
Activities are intended for Herat City and other areas of Herat Province.
What types of activities does the opportunity support?
The opportunity supports cultural and educational activities that are designed as part of a year-long cultural programming package.
Who are the intended audiences for the programming?
The programming is intended to engage both the general public and key target audiences relevant to public diplomacy goals in the province.
What themes or issues should the programming address?
Proposed activities should align with issues identified as priorities for the United States government and, at the time of the announcement, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIROA). The excerpt provided does not list specific themes, but it states that activities should be directly aligned with those shared priority issues.
How many awards does the embassy expect to make?
The embassy anticipated making one award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount was $95,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award ceiling was $95,000 and the award floor was $75,000, meaning proposals were expected to fit within that range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to U.S., Afghan, and international organizations that are non-profit or otherwise non-commercial and can show direct experience in cultural and educational programming, including a proven track record implementing projects in Herat Province.
Are for-profit entities eligible?
No. For-profit entities were explicitly not eligible.
Does an international (non-Afghan) applicant need a local partner?
Yes. Any non-Afghan organization or company was required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
Do applicants need to be registered in Afghanistan?
Applicants had to demonstrate they were properly registered in-country when applicable.
What experience is emphasized as important for a strong application?
The announcement indicates a strong application would show relevant professional experience delivering similar cultural projects in Herat Province and demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements in the Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP).
What does the opportunity say about reporting and compliance?
Applicants needed to demonstrate they could meet U.S. government reporting requirements and had the capacity to manage and report on U.S. government funds.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed under public diplomacy, meaning the cultural programming is meant to support broader diplomatic and community engagement objectives.
When was the opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2014. The application deadline was June 15, 2014. The archive date was July 15, 2014.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a point of contact: Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
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