Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 12 AW 015 SCA 05312012
Apply for SCAKAB 12 AW 015 SCA 05312012
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "English Language Training for Ministry of Border" 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 31, 2012 and posted on May 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is open to all Afghan organizations or companies with direct experience in English teaching in Afghanistan s secondary education environment and a proven track record of success implementing educational projects in Afghanistan.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "English Language Training for Ministry of Border," is a discretionary education grant issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. It was posted on May 31, 2012 (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB-12-AW-015 / SCA-05312012), with an application deadline of July 15, 2012, and later archived on August 14, 2012. The award ceiling is $250,000, there is no stated award floor, and cost sharing or matching is not required. The funding is tied to CFDA 19.501, "Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan," which signals the program goal of building educational capacity and strengthening opportunities connected to international engagement.
The core purpose of the project is to raise English proficiency for students and teachers at three specific Ministry of Border and Tribal Affairs (MOBTA) schools in the Kabul area. PAS Kabul is asking Afghan organizations to propose a one-year program that delivers intensive English language instruction aimed primarily at upper-division secondary students, with special emphasis on 12th grade students who may be chosen as candidates for international undergraduate scholarships offered to Afghanistan by donor countries. The central idea is that stronger English skills will improve these students' competitiveness for scholarships and fellowship opportunities outside Afghanistan, where English proficiency is often a key eligibility requirement and a practical necessity for academic success.
In terms of scale, the project anticipates serving up to 1,000 students through structured, intensive English training designed to move learners toward a high-intermediate to advanced level. Within that larger group, up to 200 scholarship-track candidates are expected to receive targeted preparation for standardized English exams such as the TOEFL and/or IELTS. This implies that proposals should not only cover general language instruction (reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary) but also incorporate test-focused components like academic writing practice, timed reading and listening sections, speaking interview simulation, diagnostic testing, and strategies aligned with TOEFL/IELTS formats.
A major required element is the inclusion of MOBTA school English teachers in the program design. The grant is not intended to be a stand-alone training burst that ends after one year; instead, it explicitly seeks sustainability by building the capacity of the existing teachers who will continue teaching after the project concludes. Strong proposals would therefore be expected to combine direct student instruction with teacher development, such as training-of-trainers workshops, coaching and classroom observation, shared lesson planning, access to teaching materials, and practical methods for maintaining improved outcomes once external support ends.
Eligibility is limited to Afghan organizations or companies with direct experience teaching English in Afghanistan's secondary education environment and a proven track record of successfully implementing education projects in Afghanistan. In other words, applicants need to demonstrate they can operate effectively in local school settings, manage program logistics and staffing, deliver measurable learning outcomes, and work responsibly with school leadership and teachers in Kabul. The announcement indicates that interested applicants who have difficulty accessing the full notice could contact the PAS Grants Manager at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul (Cynthia Rafferty) for assistance with the announcement or submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "English Language Training for Ministry of Border".
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary education grant issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB-12-AW-015 (also referenced as SCA-05312012).
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the deadline?
It was posted on May 31, 2012. The application deadline was July 15, 2012.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was later archived on August 14, 2012.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $250,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
What CFDA program is this funding tied to?
The funding is tied to CFDA 19.501, "Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan".
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to raise English proficiency for students and teachers at three Ministry of Border and Tribal Affairs (MOBTA) schools in the Kabul area.
How long is the proposed program expected to run?
PAS Kabul is asking for proposals for a one-year program.
Who is the primary target audience for the English training?
The program is aimed primarily at upper-division secondary students, with special emphasis on 12th grade students.
Why is there special emphasis on 12th grade students?
The emphasis is tied to scholarship pathways: 12th grade students may be selected as candidates for international undergraduate scholarships offered to Afghanistan by donor countries, and improved English proficiency is intended to strengthen their competitiveness.
How many students is the program expected to serve?
The project anticipates serving up to 1,000 students through structured, intensive English training.
What level of English proficiency is the training intended to help students reach?
The training is designed to move learners toward a high-intermediate to advanced level.
Will the program include TOEFL or IELTS preparation?
Yes. Within the larger student group, up to 200 scholarship-track candidates are expected to receive targeted preparation for standardized English exams such as the TOEFL and/or IELTS.
What kinds of learning components are implied for TOEFL/IELTS preparation?
The description implies proposals should include test-focused components such as academic writing practice, timed reading and listening sections, speaking interview simulation, diagnostic testing, and strategies aligned with TOEFL/IELTS formats.
What general English skills should the program cover?
The program is expected to address general language instruction, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.
Are MOBTA school teachers required to be part of the program?
Yes. A major required element is the inclusion of MOBTA school English teachers in the program design.
Why does the grant emphasize teacher involvement?
The grant is not intended to be a stand-alone one-year training effort. It explicitly seeks sustainability by building the capacity of existing teachers who will continue teaching after the project concludes.
What types of teacher development activities are suggested by the announcement?
Strong proposals would be expected to combine student instruction with teacher development activities such as training-of-trainers workshops, coaching and classroom observation, shared lesson planning, access to teaching materials, and other practical methods to maintain improved outcomes after external support ends.
Where will the project take place?
The project focuses on three MOBTA schools in the Kabul area.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Afghan organizations or companies with direct experience teaching English in Afghanistan's secondary education environment and a proven track record of successfully implementing education projects in Afghanistan.
What experience should applicants be able to demonstrate?
Applicants are expected to show they can operate effectively in local school settings, manage program logistics and staffing, deliver measurable learning outcomes, and work responsibly with school leadership and teachers in Kabul.
Who can be contacted for help if an applicant cannot access the full notice?
Interested applicants who have difficulty accessing the full notice could contact the PAS Grants Manager at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Cynthia Rafferty, for assistance with the announcement or submissions.
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