Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 11 CA 112 SCA 042211
Apply for SCAPPD 11 CA 112 SCA 042211
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Balkh University, Afghanistan" 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 Mar 30, 2011 and posted on Mar 21, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Balkh University, Afghanistan," is a U.S. Department of State-funded cooperative agreement announced by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. The program’s core purpose is to create a formal partnership between a U.S. accredited four-year college or university and Balkh University, with the main academic focus on journalism and a supporting component in English for Specific Purposes. The broader policy rationale behind the award is to strengthen Afghanistan’s higher education capacity at a time when the country faces a shortage of trained professionals and leaders needed for reconstruction, economic growth, and poverty reduction. In practical terms, the program aims to raise academic standards at the university level, improve the quality and relevance of instruction, and support the development of journalism as a field that contributes to informed public discourse and institutional development.
The competition is discretionary and will result in a single expected award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $1,000,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the funder anticipates substantial involvement in the project’s direction and oversight compared with a standard grant. The opportunity also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants must plan to contribute some portion of resources (financial and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the full terms) alongside federal funding.
Eligible applicants are U.S. public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education, specifically accredited four-year colleges and universities that meet the requirements associated with 26 USC 501(c)(3) as referenced in the announcement. Proposals are expected to describe clear institutional or departmental objectives developed jointly with the Afghan partner university. The announcement highlights several illustrative methods for achieving program goals, including faculty exchanges, curriculum development, and outreach or collaboration with professionals and community members connected to the participating institutions. Applicants are expected to present a well-defined plan and timeline, since the proposal must clearly outline the timeframe for meeting objectives and delivering outcomes.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number SCAPPD 11 CA 112 SCA 042211 and CFDA number 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan), with the opportunity categorized under Education. The posting date was March 21, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 22, 2011, and an archive date of May 22, 2011. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist (SCA/PPD), reachable at 202-647-9503 or DelageEM@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Balkh University, Afghanistan."
Which U.S. government entity is funding this opportunity?
It is funded by the U.S. Department of State through a cooperative agreement announced by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
What is the core purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to create a formal partnership between a U.S. accredited four-year college or university and Balkh University in Afghanistan, with a primary academic focus on journalism and a supporting component in English for Specific Purposes.
What is the policy rationale behind the award?
The award is intended to strengthen Afghanistan's higher education capacity during a period when the country faces a shortage of trained professionals and leaders needed for reconstruction, economic growth, and poverty reduction.
What practical outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The program aims to raise academic standards at the university level, improve the quality and relevance of instruction, and support the development of journalism as a field that contributes to informed public discourse and institutional development.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, the funder anticipates substantial involvement in the project's direction and oversight compared with a standard grant.
How many awards are expected under this competition?
The announcement indicates a single expected award.
Is this competition discretionary?
Yes. The competition is described as discretionary.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants must plan to contribute some portion of resources alongside federal funding (financial and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the full terms).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are U.S. public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education, specifically accredited four-year colleges and universities that meet the requirements associated with 26 USC 501(c)(3) as referenced in the announcement.
What is the expected partner institution in Afghanistan?
The U.S. institution is expected to partner with Balkh University, Afghanistan.
What academic areas should the partnership focus on?
The main academic focus should be journalism, supported by a component in English for Specific Purposes.
What should proposals describe regarding objectives?
Proposals are expected to describe clear institutional or departmental objectives developed jointly with the Afghan partner university.
What activities or methods are suggested to achieve program goals?
The announcement provides illustrative methods such as faculty exchanges, curriculum development, and outreach or collaboration with professionals and community members connected to the participating institutions.
What should the proposal include about timing and deliverables?
Applicants are expected to present a well-defined plan and timeline, and the proposal must clearly outline the timeframe for meeting objectives and delivering outcomes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAPPD 11 CA 112 SCA 042211.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The CFDA number is 19.501, identified as Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was March 21, 2011.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is April 22, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 22, 2011.
Who can be contacted for assistance accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist (SCA/PPD).
What are the contact details for the listed point of contact?
Ellen Delage can be reached at 202-647-9503 or by email at DelageEM@state.gov.
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