Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 13 GR 035 SCA 07122013
Apply for SCAKAB 13 GR 035 SCA 07122013
- The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "English Teaching for Bakhtar News Agency Staff" 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 Jul 12, 2013 and posted on Jul 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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 or companies with direct experience in English language training, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. 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. Embassy in Kabul, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), issued a Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) for a single discretionary grant focused on improving the English capacity of employees at the Bakhtar News Agency. The project is centered on practical English language instruction paired with editing-focused training, meaning applicants are expected to deliver workforce-oriented English that directly supports news writing, editing, and related professional communication tasks in an Afghan media workplace environment.
This opportunity was posted on July 12, 2013 under Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 13 GR 035 SCA 07122013, with applications due by August 13, 2013. The program falls under the education category and is associated with CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). PAS anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $100,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligible applicants include U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies that can show direct experience in English language training and a proven record of successfully implementing projects in Afghanistan. Applicants were expected to demonstrate they have the operational and programmatic capacity to carry out the work and to comply with reporting requirements. Where applicable, organizations needed to show current country registration and licensing. A key requirement is that any non-Afghan organization or company must partner with an Afghan organization or company, reinforcing the expectation of local presence, local compliance, and the ability to operate effectively in the Afghan context.
Proposals were expected to be competitive on several specific dimensions. PAS indicated that a strong application would clearly demonstrate: (1) organizational capacity to plan and implement the program, (2) prior experience delivering English instruction, (3) experience teaching English specifically for editing purposes (a more specialized skillset than general conversational English), and (4) experience providing workforce training in Afghanistan. In other words, the embassy was looking for more than a generic language course provider; it wanted an implementer capable of tailoring instruction to the editorial and professional needs of a news agency and delivering it in a way that fits local conditions and workplace realities.
For questions or for assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. The opportunity was archived on September 12, 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity for?
This Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) is for a single discretionary grant to improve the English capacity of employees at the Bakhtar News Agency. The focus is on practical, workforce-oriented English instruction paired with editing-focused training, aimed at supporting news writing, editing, and related professional communication tasks in an Afghan media workplace environment.
Who is issuing the request for proposals?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kabul through its Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this RFGP?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 13 GR 035 SCA 07122013.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 12, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due on August 13, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 12, 2013.
What program category does this grant fall under?
The program falls under the education category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
How many awards did PAS anticipate making?
PAS anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $100,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, and applicants were not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies that can demonstrate direct experience in English language training and a proven record of successfully implementing projects in Afghanistan.
Are there specific experience requirements for applicants?
Yes. Applicants were expected to show direct experience in English language training, a proven implementation record in Afghanistan, and the operational and programmatic capacity to carry out the work and comply with reporting requirements.
Are applicants required to have experience in Afghanistan specifically?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes a proven record of successfully implementing projects in Afghanistan and experience providing workforce training in Afghanistan.
Does the grant require specialized English training beyond general instruction?
Yes. In addition to English instruction, the project requires editing-focused training. PAS indicated interest in applicants with experience teaching English specifically for editing purposes, which is more specialized than general conversational English.
What kind of English instruction is expected under this program?
The instruction is expected to be practical and workforce-oriented, directly supporting tasks such as news writing, editing, and professional communication within an Afghan media workplace environment.
What proposal elements were highlighted as making an application competitive?
PAS indicated that strong applications would clearly demonstrate: (1) organizational capacity to plan and implement the program, (2) prior experience delivering English instruction, (3) experience teaching English for editing purposes, and (4) experience providing workforce training in Afghanistan.
Are organizations required to meet any registration or licensing expectations?
Where applicable, organizations needed to show current country registration and licensing.
Is a local Afghan partner required?
Yes, for certain applicants. Any non-Afghan organization or company must partner with an Afghan organization or company. This reflects an expectation of local presence, local compliance, and the ability to operate effectively in the Afghan context.
Is the grant limited to nonprofit organizations?
The eligibility statement includes organizations or companies from the U.S., Afghanistan, and internationally. The information provided does not restrict eligibility only to nonprofits.
What reporting expectations were mentioned?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate the capacity to comply with reporting requirements. The specific reporting format or schedule is not detailed in the information provided.
Who was the point of contact for questions or for accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
What should someone do if they need the full announcement?
They were directed to contact the listed point of contact (Pedro Palugyai) for questions or assistance accessing the full announcement.
Is this grant described as discretionary or formula-based?
It is described as a single discretionary grant.
What organization’s staff are the intended trainees?
The intended trainees are employees at the Bakhtar News Agency.
Is the program designed for general English learning or job-specific outcomes?
It is designed for job-specific outcomes. The description emphasizes workplace-oriented English that supports editorial and professional communication needs in a news agency environment.
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