Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 12 AW 011 SCA 05232012
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- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing Womens Career Skills 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 May 23, 2012 and posted on May 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2012. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section encourages applications from all sectors committed and organized civil society organizations, private sector companies, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals. U.S. NGOs may apply but preference is given to local NGOs or to partnerships that develop capacity with Afghan NGOs or employees and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Developing Womens Career Skills Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. It is designed to fund practical, employment-focused programs that help women build the career skills and professional confidence needed to compete in the job market and secure work. The overall intent is to support proposals that directly strengthen womens employability through hands-on training, coaching, and structured professional development activities that lead to better job readiness and improved employment outcomes.
Funded projects are expected to focus on core career preparation and workplace advancement skills. Examples of activities specifically highlighted include resume writing and resume building, professional networking, job interviewing techniques, negotiating salaries and scope of work, and learning how to advance in the workplace. The opportunity also emphasizes broader skills and confidence-building components that help women navigate professional environments, which may include communication and presentation skills, workplace professionalism, goal setting, mentoring, or other practical training that increases competitiveness for employment.
The grant allows funds to be used for creating or strengthening career support infrastructure that women can access. One key option is establishing career counseling centers at universities or other locations that are accessible to women, suggesting an emphasis on creating sustained points of support where women can receive guidance, coaching, and job-search assistance. Another option is supporting professional development programs for women within existing companies or organizations, which could include internal training series, mentorship programs, or structured advancement pathways that help women grow within workplaces that already have operational capacity.
Award amounts range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is Employment, Labor and Training under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). The opportunity was posted and created on May 23, 2012, with an application closing date of July 30, 2012, and it was later archived on August 29, 2012.
Eligibility is broad and intended to attract capable implementers from multiple sectors. The U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS encourages applications from organized civil society organizations, private sector companies, local civil society representatives, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals. While U.S. NGOs may apply, preference is given to local NGOs or partnerships that build capacity among Afghan NGOs or employees and include clear plans to transition programs to sustainable local management. This preference signals that proposals demonstrating local ownership, long-term viability, and skills transfer to Afghan institutions are likely to be more competitive.
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement are directed to contact Cynthia Rafferty, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan, for inquiries and submission-related support.
Developing Womens Career Skills Program (U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS) - FAQs
What is the Developing Womens Career Skills Program?
The Developing Womens Career Skills Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. It is intended to fund practical, employment-focused programs that help women build career skills and professional confidence so they can compete in the job market and secure work.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The overall goal is to strengthen womens employability through hands-on training, coaching, and structured professional development activities that improve job readiness and lead to better employment outcomes.
What types of projects are expected to be funded?
Funded projects are expected to focus on core career preparation and workplace advancement skills. The program prioritizes proposals that directly strengthen womens employability through practical training and structured support.
What specific activities are highlighted as examples?
Examples specifically highlighted include:
- Resume writing and resume building
- Professional networking
- Job interviewing techniques
- Negotiating salaries and scope of work
- Learning how to advance in the workplace
Are broader confidence-building or professional skills activities allowed?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes broader skills and confidence-building components that help women navigate professional environments. Examples mentioned include communication and presentation skills, workplace professionalism, goal setting, mentoring, and other practical training that increases competitiveness for employment.
Can grant funds be used to create longer-term career support infrastructure?
Yes. The grant allows funds to be used for creating or strengthening career support infrastructure that women can access, with an emphasis on sustained points of support where women can receive guidance, coaching, and job-search assistance.
Does the opportunity mention career counseling centers as an eligible use of funds?
Yes. One key option described is establishing career counseling centers at universities or other locations that are accessible to women.
Can existing companies or organizations apply this funding to internal professional development for women?
Yes. Another option described is supporting professional development programs for women within existing companies or organizations, such as internal training series, mentorship programs, or structured advancement pathways.
What is the award amount range?
Award amounts range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category and CFDA listing?
The activity category is Employment, Labor and Training under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
Who is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. The U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS encourages applications from:
- Organized civil society organizations
- Private sector companies
- Local civil society representatives
- Think tanks
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Academic institutions
- Individuals
Are U.S. NGOs eligible to apply?
Yes. U.S. NGOs may apply.
Is there any stated preference among eligible applicants?
Yes. Preference is given to local NGOs or partnerships that build capacity among Afghan NGOs or employees and include clear plans to transition programs to sustainable local management.
What kinds of proposal features may be more competitive based on the stated preference?
Based on the preference described, proposals demonstrating local ownership, long-term viability, and skills transfer to Afghan institutions are likely to be more competitive.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 23, 2012. The application closing date was July 30, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 29, 2012.
Who should applicants contact if they need help accessing the full announcement or have submission questions?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement are directed to contact Cynthia Rafferty, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan.
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