Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 11 CA 116 SCA 052711
Apply for SCAPPD 11 CA 116 SCA 052711
- 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 Nangarhar 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 Apr 27, 2011 and posted on Apr 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 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.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private, nonprofit institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, issued by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, funded a cooperative agreement to create a formal university partnership between a U.S. institution and Nangarhar University in Afghanistan. The central focus of the partnership was journalism, with additional support in English for Specific Purposes, reflecting the idea that stronger, field-specific English skills can directly improve journalism instruction, professional practice, and access to international standards and resources. The program sits within a broader goal of strengthening Afghan higher education, described as an urgent need because of shortages in trained professionals and leaders required for reconstruction, economic growth, and poverty reduction.
The opportunity called for proposals that clearly set out institutional or departmental objectives to be achieved jointly by the U.S. partner and Nangarhar University. Rather than prescribing a single model, it emphasized practical mechanisms that universities typically use to build capacity and raise academic standards. Examples named in the announcement included faculty exchanges (bringing Afghan and U.S. faculty into structured teaching, mentoring, or training roles), curriculum development (updating course content, teaching methods, and academic requirements to align with strong university-level standards), and outreach or collaboration with professionals and community stakeholders served by the institutions (which, in journalism, can include local media outlets, press associations, civil society groups, and other public-facing organizations). A key expectation was that applicants present a clear, realistic timeframe and implementation plan showing how the partnership would move from activities to measurable improvements.
Eligibility was open to accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities as well as non-governmental organizations, provided they met the relevant requirements. The eligible applicant types included private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including nonprofits other than institutions of higher education). The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the government anticipated a more hands-on relationship than a standard grant, with substantial involvement from the funding agency in shaping or overseeing the project as it progressed. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget.
From a funding and timing standpoint, the announcement projected a single award with an estimated total funding amount up to $1,000,000, which also served as the award ceiling. The opportunity was categorized under education, aligned with CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). It was posted on April 27, 2011, and the application deadline was May 27, 2011, with an archive date of June 26, 2011. The funding opportunity number was SCAPPD 11 CA 116 SCA 052711, and the title was "Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Nangarhar University, Afghanistan."
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Ellen Delage, Program Specialist (SCA/PPD), reachable by phone at 202-647-9503 or by email at 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 Nangarhar University, Afghanistan."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 11 CA 116 SCA 052711.
Who issued this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
What type of award is being funded?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for this opportunity?
A cooperative agreement indicates the government anticipated substantial involvement from the funding agency in shaping and/or overseeing the project as it progresses, rather than operating as a more hands-off standard grant.
What is the purpose of the project being funded?
The project funds the creation of a formal university partnership between a U.S. institution and Nangarhar University in Afghanistan, with the central focus on journalism.
Is journalism the only academic focus area?
No. While journalism is the central focus, the partnership also includes support in English for Specific Purposes, based on the idea that stronger field-specific English skills can improve journalism instruction, professional practice, and access to international standards and resources.
How does this opportunity fit into broader goals?
The program sits within a broader goal of strengthening Afghan higher education, described as an urgent need due to shortages in trained professionals and leaders needed for reconstruction, economic growth, and poverty reduction.
What kind of proposals were requested?
The opportunity called for proposals that clearly set out institutional or departmental objectives to be achieved jointly by the U.S. partner and Nangarhar University.
Did the announcement require a specific partnership model?
No. The announcement did not prescribe a single model, and instead emphasized practical mechanisms universities typically use to build capacity and raise academic standards.
What activities or mechanisms did the announcement highlight as examples?
Examples named included faculty exchanges, curriculum development, and outreach or collaboration with professionals and community stakeholders served by the institutions.
What did the announcement mean by "faculty exchanges"?
Faculty exchanges were described as bringing Afghan and U.S. faculty into structured roles such as teaching, mentoring, or training.
What did the announcement mean by "curriculum development"?
Curriculum development referred to updating course content, teaching methods, and academic requirements to align with strong university-level standards.
What kinds of outreach or collaboration are relevant for journalism partnerships?
In the journalism context, outreach and collaboration can include engagement with local media outlets, press associations, civil society groups, and other public-facing organizations.
What planning expectations were included for applicants?
A key expectation was that applicants present a clear, realistic timeframe and an implementation plan showing how partnership activities would translate into measurable improvements.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities and to non-governmental organizations, provided they met the relevant requirements.
What specific applicant types were listed as eligible?
Eligible applicant types included private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (including nonprofits other than institutions of higher education).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
What kinds of cost share were allowed?
The announcement indicated cost share could be provided through cash and/or allowable in-kind support.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement projected a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount and the award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount was up to $1,000,000, and this amount also served as the award ceiling.
What program area or category did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was categorized under education.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was aligned with CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 27, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 27, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 26, 2011.
Who is the point of contact for questions or for accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Ellen Delage, Program Specialist (SCA/PPD).
How can the point of contact be reached?
Ellen Delage could be reached by phone at 202-647-9503 or by email at DelageEM@state.gov.
Which Afghan institution was the U.S. partner expected to collaborate with?
The partnership was to be established with Nangarhar University in Afghanistan.
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