Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 16 CA 004 SCA 03242016
Apply for SCAKAB 16 CA 004 SCA 03242016
- 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 "English Language and Cultural Sensitization Camps" 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 Mar 24, 2016 and posted on Mar 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 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 $4,000,000.00 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 U.S. Department of State, Afghanistan (DOS-AFG) is offering a discretionary funding opportunity titled "English Language and Cultural Sensitization Camps" (Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB 16 CA 004 SCA 03242016). The program will be funded through a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency expects to remain actively involved in the project during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The activity falls under CFDA 19.501 and is categorized as "Other" within the funding activity classifications, based on the opportunity listing.
The purpose of the grant is to run six intensive camps that help Afghan youth strengthen English language ability alongside personal development skills. These camps are designed for a diverse mix of Afghan young people and are intended to create a structured environment where participants practice English, learn to collaborate in teams, and develop greater intercultural awareness and sensitivity. A key design requirement is that each camp must run for three weeks and must include a gender-balanced group of participants, signaling that equal participation of young men and young women is a core program expectation.
The camps must be held outside Afghanistan but still within the broader region, which suggests a focus on accessible nearby host countries and a setting that can provide safety, stability, and exposure to cross-cultural engagement without moving participants far from home. The opportunity builds on prior Public Affairs Section (PAS) programming: since 2011, PAS has supported similar camps in countries such as Turkey and India. While earlier versions of the program differed in length and group composition, they consistently emphasized the same outcomes: improved English skills, cooperative learning and teamwork, and increased intercultural understanding.
The award is planned for a 36-month period, which indicates a multi-year implementation window to organize and deliver all six camps, manage recruitment and selection, coordinate logistics and curriculum, and track outcomes across multiple cohorts. The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of up to $4,000,000, meaning one selected organization would likely be responsible for executing the full set of camps and associated program management. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
The opportunity was posted on March 24, 2016, and the application closing date was May 25, 2016 (with the original and current closing dates matching).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "English Language and Cultural Sensitization Camps."
Which U.S. government agency is offering this funding?
The U.S. Department of State, Afghanistan (DOS-AFG) is offering this discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 16 CA 004 SCA 03242016.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.501.
How is the funding activity classified?
The funding activity classification is listed as "Other."
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to run six intensive camps that help Afghan youth strengthen English language ability alongside personal development skills, including teamwork and intercultural awareness.
How many camps are expected to be delivered?
The program is intended to deliver six intensive camps.
How long must each camp last?
Each camp must run for three weeks.
Who are the intended participants?
The camps are designed for a diverse mix of Afghan young people (Afghan youth).
Is gender balance required for participants?
Yes. A key design requirement is that each camp must include a gender-balanced group of participants, indicating equal participation of young men and young women is a core expectation.
What skills or outcomes are the camps expected to support?
The camps are intended to help participants practice English, learn to collaborate in teams, and develop greater intercultural awareness and sensitivity.
Where must the camps be held?
The camps must be held outside Afghanistan but still within the broader region.
Does the opportunity indicate why camps are held outside Afghanistan?
The listing suggests an emphasis on nearby host countries and a setting that can provide safety, stability, and exposure to cross-cultural engagement without moving participants far from home.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity will be funded through a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about the agency's role?
A cooperative agreement means the agency expects to remain actively involved in the project during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back.
What is the planned project period or period of performance?
The award is planned for a 36-month period.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is up to $4,000,000.
Will one organization run all six camps?
Based on the listing (Expected Awards: 1 and an award ceiling up to $4,000,000), one selected organization would likely be responsible for executing the full set of camps and associated program management.
What prior programming does this opportunity build on?
The opportunity builds on prior Public Affairs Section (PAS) programming that has supported similar camps since 2011.
Where were similar camps held in prior years?
Since 2011, PAS has supported similar camps in countries such as Turkey and India.
Were earlier versions of the camps the same format as this opportunity?
The listing notes that earlier versions differed in length and group composition, but they consistently emphasized improved English skills, cooperative learning and teamwork, and increased intercultural understanding.
How is eligibility described in the opportunity?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 24, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 25, 2016 (the original and current closing dates match).
Is this opportunity described as discretionary funding?
Yes. The listing describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
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