Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 11 CA 114 SCA 042411
Apply for SCAPPD 11 CA 114 SCA 042411
- 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 Shaikh Zayed University, Khost, 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 23, 2011 and posted on Mar 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 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 Shaikh Zayed University, Khost, Afghanistan," was issued by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. It funds a cooperative agreement intended to build a formal partnership between one eligible U.S. four-year college or university and Shaikh Zayed University in Khost, Afghanistan. The central academic focus is journalism, with additional support in English for Specific Purposes, reflecting the practical language skills needed for professional journalism training and related academic work.
The program is framed around a broader development goal: strengthening Afghanistan's higher education system during a period when the country faced an acute shortage of trained professionals and leaders needed for reconstruction, economic growth, and poverty reduction. The announcement emphasizes that improving university-level academic standards is essential to raising overall education quality, and it specifically calls out journalism as a crucial field to support, likely because of journalism's role in public information, civic engagement, and institutional accountability. In practical terms, the partnership is expected to help Shaikh Zayed University strengthen capacity in journalism education through structured collaboration with a U.S. institution.
Applicants are limited to accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities, including both private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions. The private institutions must meet the eligibility provisions associated with 26 USC 501(c)(3). Proposals are expected to outline clear institutional or departmental objectives that will be pursued jointly with the Afghan partner university, and the proposal must also include a clear timeframe showing how and when those objectives will be achieved. The announcement highlights several example activities as acceptable and encouraged approaches, including faculty exchanges (bringing instructors or academic staff between institutions), curriculum development (designing or improving courses and degree content), and outreach or collaboration with professionals and community members served by the institutions (which could include local media, journalists, civil society groups, or other relevant stakeholders).
Financially, the opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the applicant institution would need to contribute resources in addition to the federal funding, either in cash or allowable in-kind support depending on the terms of the cooperative agreement. The program falls under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, which signals that the initiative also supports public diplomacy objectives alongside educational development.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number SCAPPD 11 CA 114 SCA 042411, a posted and creation date of March 23, 2011, and an application closing date of April 24, 2011, with an archive date of May 24, 2011. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Ellen Delage, Program Specialist in SCA/PPD, at 202-647-9503, within the Bureau of South and Central Asia, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Shaikh Zayed University, Khost, Afghanistan."
Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
It was issued by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to build a formal partnership between one eligible U.S. four-year college or university and Shaikh Zayed University in Khost, Afghanistan, focused on strengthening capacity in journalism education through structured collaboration.
Who is the intended partner university in Afghanistan?
The Afghan partner is Shaikh Zayed University in Khost, Afghanistan.
How many U.S. institutions are expected to be funded?
The opportunity anticipated a single award, meaning one U.S. institution was expected to be selected for funding.
What is the central academic focus of the partnership?
The central academic focus is journalism.
Does the program include any additional academic or training emphasis beyond journalism?
Yes. The program also includes support in English for Specific Purposes, reflecting the practical language skills needed for professional journalism training and related academic work.
What broader goal is this program intended to support?
The program is framed around strengthening Afghanistan's higher education system during a period of shortage of trained professionals and leaders needed for reconstruction, economic growth, and poverty reduction, with an emphasis on improving university-level academic standards.
Why is journalism specifically emphasized in the announcement?
The announcement calls out journalism as a crucial field to support and ties the program to broader development goals. It implies journalism is important for public information, civic engagement, and institutional accountability.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants are limited to accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities, including both private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions.
Are private U.S. colleges and universities eligible?
Yes, private institutions of higher education are eligible, but they must meet the eligibility provisions associated with 26 USC 501(c)(3).
Are public or state-controlled U.S. universities eligible?
Yes. Public/state-controlled accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities are eligible.
What must proposals include regarding goals and planning?
Proposals are expected to outline clear institutional or departmental objectives that will be pursued jointly with the Afghan partner university, and they must include a clear timeframe showing how and when those objectives will be achieved.
What kinds of activities are mentioned as acceptable or encouraged?
The announcement highlights example activities including faculty exchanges, curriculum development, and outreach or collaboration with professionals and community members served by the institutions.
Does the opportunity allow faculty exchanges?
Yes. Faculty exchanges are specifically listed as an example activity, including bringing instructors or academic staff between institutions.
Is curriculum development part of the expected work?
Yes. Curriculum development, including designing or improving courses and degree content, is listed as an example activity.
Is community or professional outreach included in the scope?
Yes. Outreach or collaboration with professionals and community members served by the institutions is listed as an example approach, which could include local media, journalists, civil society groups, or other relevant stakeholders.
What is the total estimated 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.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the applicant institution would need to contribute resources in addition to the federal funding.
What forms of cost share are referenced in the announcement?
The announcement states cost share could be provided in cash or allowable in-kind support, depending on the terms of the cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What does the CFDA listing suggest about the program's objectives?
Because it is listed under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan), the announcement indicates the initiative supports public diplomacy objectives alongside educational development.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 11 CA 114 SCA 042411.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted (and creation) date is March 23, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 24, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 24, 2011.
Who is the point of contact listed for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Ellen Delage, Program Specialist in SCA/PPD.
What phone number is provided for the point of contact?
The contact phone number provided is 202-647-9503.
Which office is the point of contact associated with?
The point of contact is within the Bureau of South and Central Asia, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy (SCA/PPD).
What is the geographic focus of the partnership activity?
The partnership is centered on Shaikh Zayed University in Khost, Afghanistan, and involves collaboration with an eligible U.S. four-year institution.
Is the partnership described as formal?
Yes. The announcement states the cooperative agreement is intended to build a formal partnership between the U.S. institution and Shaikh Zayed University.
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