Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 10 CA 101 SCA 052810
Apply for SCAPPD 10 CA 101 SCA 052810
- The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Herat 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 Jul 15, 2010 and posted on Jun 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2010 THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JULY 30, 2010.. (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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Herat University, Afghanistan," is a U.S. government-funded cooperative agreement aimed at building a formal partnership between an accredited U.S. four-year college or university and Herat University, with a specific focus on journalism. It was announced by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, and it sits within the broader category of U.S. public diplomacy programming in Afghanistan. The central idea is to use university-to-university collaboration as a practical way to strengthen Afghanistan's higher education system, especially in a field like journalism that supports civic participation, access to reliable information, and long-term institutional development.
The program is framed around the reality that Afghanistan faces a significant shortage of skilled professionals and future leaders needed for reconstruction, economic growth, and poverty reduction. Because universities shape the workforce and public leadership pipeline, the announcement emphasizes raising academic standards and improving educational quality at the university level. In this context, journalism education is treated not just as a technical discipline, but as part of building more capable institutions and a stronger professional class. The partnership is expected to translate U.S. higher education experience into concrete improvements at Herat University through collaborative planning and implementation, rather than through one-time training events.
Applicants are expected to propose institutional or departmental objectives that will be pursued jointly with Herat University. The announcement highlights several acceptable (and likely encouraged) methods for reaching these objectives, including faculty exchanges, curriculum development, and outreach activities that connect the university to working professionals and the broader community it serves. The proposal must also include a clearly defined timeframe, meaning applicants should lay out a realistic schedule for designing, launching, and completing the activities and for achieving measurable outcomes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the U.S. government is typically more involved in program direction and oversight than it would be under a standard grant, and applicants should be prepared for ongoing coordination with the sponsoring office.
Eligibility is limited to accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities, both public/state-controlled and private institutions. The announcement also references compliance with the provisions described in 26 USC 501(c)(3), signaling an expectation that applicants meet common nonprofit/educational eligibility standards used in federal assistance programs. One award was expected to be made under this competition, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. The award ceiling was also $1,000,000, with an award floor of $0, meaning the agency set a maximum but did not guarantee a minimum size beyond what might be negotiated based on the proposal. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants were expected to contribute their own resources or third-party support as part of the overall project budget.
The legal and policy foundation for the program is the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Public Law 87-256), commonly known as the Fulbright-Hays Act. The announcement ties the partnership directly to the Act's public diplomacy purpose: increasing mutual understanding between people in the United States and other countries, strengthening international ties by sharing educational and cultural achievements, and supporting friendly, peaceful relations. In practical terms, that means proposals should be designed not only to improve academic capacity in journalism at Herat University, but also to support longer-term relationship-building between U.S. and Afghan institutions and communities.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number SCAPPD 10 CA 101 SCA 052810 and the CFDA listing 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). The opportunity was posted June 3, 2010, with the original closing date of July 23, 2010, later extended to July 30, 2010. For coordination with the Afghan partner institution, applicants were urged to contact the Chancellor of Herat University, Mir Ghulam Osman Husseini, via heratuniversity@yahoo.com with questions. For U.S. government contact support, the listed program specialist was Ellen Delage (Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist) at 202-647-9503, especially for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Herat University, Afghanistan."
What type of federal funding is being offered?
This opportunity is a U.S. government-funded cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
Who announced this opportunity?
It was 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 main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to establish a formal, university-to-university partnership between an accredited U.S. four-year college or university and Herat University, focused specifically on journalism education and capacity-building.
Why is the program focused on journalism?
In the announcement, journalism is presented as a field that supports civic participation and access to reliable information, while also contributing to longer-term institutional development and a stronger professional class.
How does this opportunity fit into broader U.S. government programming?
It is part of U.S. public diplomacy programming in Afghanistan and is listed under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
What problem or need is the program designed to address?
The announcement highlights Afghanistan's shortage of skilled professionals and future leaders needed for reconstruction, economic growth, and poverty reduction. It emphasizes that improving university-level academic standards and educational quality is a practical way to strengthen the workforce and leadership pipeline.
What kind of partnership is expected between the U.S. university and Herat University?
The program expects a formal collaboration where the institutions jointly plan and implement activities that lead to concrete improvements at Herat University, rather than relying on one-time training events.
What types of activities are acceptable or encouraged?
The announcement specifically highlights faculty exchanges, curriculum development, and outreach activities that connect the university to working professionals and the broader community.
What must applicants include in their proposal?
Applicants are expected to propose institutional or departmental objectives to be pursued jointly with Herat University, and include a clearly defined timeframe with a realistic schedule for designing, launching, and completing activities and achieving measurable outcomes.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The announcement notes that, under a cooperative agreement, the U.S. government is typically more involved in program direction and oversight than under a standard grant. Applicants should be prepared for ongoing coordination with the sponsoring office.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities, including public/state-controlled and private institutions.
Does the announcement mention any nonprofit or tax status requirements?
It references compliance with provisions described in 26 USC 501(c)(3), indicating an expectation that applicants meet common nonprofit/educational eligibility standards used in federal assistance programs.
How many awards were expected to be made?
One award was expected to be made under this competition.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $0, meaning the agency set a maximum but did not guarantee a minimum size beyond what might be negotiated based on the proposal.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants are expected to contribute their own resources or secure third-party support as part of the overall project budget.
What law authorizes or underpins this program?
The program is grounded in the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Public Law 87-256), commonly known as the Fulbright-Hays Act.
How does the Fulbright-Hays Act relate to the program goals?
The announcement ties the partnership to public diplomacy purposes: increasing mutual understanding between people in the United States and other countries, strengthening international ties by sharing educational and cultural achievements, and supporting friendly, peaceful relations.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 10 CA 101 SCA 052810.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was July 23, 2010, and it was later extended to July 30, 2010.
Who should applicants contact at Herat University for coordination questions?
Applicants were urged to contact the Chancellor of Herat University, Mir Ghulam Osman Husseini, at heratuniversity@yahoo.com.
Who is the U.S. government point of contact listed in the announcement?
The listed program specialist is Ellen Delage (Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist), reachable at 202-647-9503, particularly for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Is the program intended to support long-term relationship-building?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes longer-term relationship-building between U.S. and Afghan institutions and communities as part of its public diplomacy purpose.
Does the announcement describe expected outcomes in general terms?
It points to measurable outcomes tied to a defined timeframe, and frames the intended results as raising academic standards, improving educational quality, and delivering concrete improvements at Herat University through joint planning and implementation.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: Alternatives Analysis Program Livability Funding Opportunity
Previous opportunity: 2010 USDA NRCS NEW YORK CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for SCAPPD 10 CA 101 SCA 052810
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (SCAPPD 10 CA 101 SCA 052810) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Upper Klamath Basin Fish Screen Apply for R10AF20010 Funding Number: R10AF20010 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Apply for RDBCP 10 RMAP Funding Number: RDBCP 10 RMAP Agency: Business and Cooperative Programs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $130,000 |
| Notice of HUDs Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Policy Requirements and General Section to HUDs FY 2010 NOFAs Discretionary Programs Apply for FR 5415 N 01 Funding Number: FR 5415 N 01 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| AFG FPS Vision 20/20 Apply for DHS 10 GPD 044 000 99 Funding Number: DHS 10 GPD 044 000 99 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $230,000 |
| Palestinian Community Assistance Program Apply for RFA294 2010 117 Funding Number: RFA294 2010 117 Agency: West Bank, Gaza USAID West Bank Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $100,000,000 |
| FY 2009/2010 Forensic Assistance Programs in EAP and WHA Apply for DRL 09 10 FORENSICS 060910 Funding Number: DRL 09 10 FORENSICS 060910 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| Clearwater Coho Acclimation Pond Apply for 10140 AG100 Funding Number: 10140 AG100 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $201,661 |
| Afghanistan Media Development and Empowerment Project (AMDEP) Apply for 306 10 0024 Funding Number: 306 10 0024 Agency: Afghanistan USAID Kabul Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $22,000,000 |
| Recovery Act Aberdeen Loop Trail Relocation in Hartman Rocks SRMA, Apply for L10AS00133 Funding Number: L10AS00133 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $12,000 |
| Tsunami Shelter design Guidance Case Studies Apply for DHS 10 MT 082 000 05 Funding Number: DHS 10 MT 082 000 05 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Projects Strategic Growth Areas Apply for 2010 MEP SDCC 01 Funding Number: 2010 MEP SDCC 01 Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Projects Growth Transformation Apply for 2010 MEP BGPD 01 Funding Number: 2010 MEP BGPD 01 Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Victims of Torture Treatment Program (VTTP) RFA Apply for M OAA DCHA DOFDA 10 762 Funding Number: M OAA DCHA DOFDA 10 762 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $8,000,000 |
| LAC/CUBA Civil Society Creating Networks Empowering Communities (CNECT) Apply for USAID W OAA GRO LMA 10 00061 Funding Number: USAID W OAA GRO LMA 10 00061 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Steller Sea Cow Apply for J9911100025 Funding Number: J9911100025 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $78,000 |
| Establishment of a Partnership in English with Kabul University, Afghanistan Apply for SCAPPD 10 CA 110 SCA 061810 Funding Number: SCAPPD 10 CA 110 SCA 061810 Agency: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| OVW Fiscal Year 2010 Technical Assistance Program Apply for OVW 2010 2480 Funding Number: OVW 2010 2480 Agency: Office on Violence Against Women Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Sacramento River Small Screen Diversion Apply for R10AS20028 Funding Number: R10AS20028 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| DRL Global Requests for Proposals (AF, EAP, EUR, NEA, SCA, and WHA) Apply for DRL 10 GR GLOBAL RFP 062510 Funding Number: DRL 10 GR GLOBAL RFP 062510 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,300,000 |
| Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project Apply for R10AS20030 Funding Number: R10AS20030 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $497,808 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "SCAPPD 10 CA 101 SCA 052810", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.