Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAPPD 10 CA 100 SCA 041210
Apply for SCAPPD 10 CA 100 SCA 041210
- 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 University Partnerships in Journalism with Kabul 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 Jun 3, 2010 and posted on Apr 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2010 The deadline for submitting proposals for this solicitation has been extended from June 11 to JUNE 30, 2010. DUE TO MAJOR EVENTS IN KABUL THIS WEEK, KABUL UNIVERSITY MAY BE CLOSED UNTIL SUNDAY, JUNE 5. Please call Ellen Delage at 202 647 9503 with any questions.. (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 University Partnerships in Journalism with Kabul University, Afghanistan," was issued by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. It invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to create a formal university partnership between Kabul University and an accredited U.S. four-year college or university, specifically focused on journalism. The central idea is to use a sustained academic partnership to raise the quality and capacity of journalism education at Kabul University, while also advancing broader public diplomacy and mutual understanding goals between the United States and Afghanistan.
The opportunity is positioned as a response to Afghanistan's urgent higher education needs at the time of the announcement. The notice emphasizes that Afghanistan faces a shortage of trained professionals and leaders needed for reconstruction, economic growth, and poverty reduction. Within that context, journalism is treated as an important field for building institutions and civic capacity, and the program aims to help establish higher academic standards at the university level to strengthen the overall education sector. Applicants are expected to propose clear institutional or departmental objectives that can realistically be achieved through the partnership and to lay out a concrete timeline showing how those objectives will be reached.
Eligible applicants are U.S. public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education, provided they are accredited and meet the requirements associated with nonprofit status described under 26 USC 501(c)(3). The mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the U.S. government anticipates substantial involvement in the project alongside the recipient rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The funding activity is categorized under public diplomacy programming for Afghanistan, and the listing is tied to CFDA number 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). The legal and policy foundation for the program is the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (the Fulbright-Hays Act), which frames the work as supporting mutual understanding, strengthening ties between nations, and fostering friendly and peaceful international relations through educational and cultural exchange.
In terms of what projects might look like, the announcement highlights several allowable or encouraged methods for achieving partnership objectives. These include faculty exchanges between the U.S. institution and Kabul University, joint curriculum development to modernize or strengthen journalism coursework, and outreach activities that connect the university program to working professionals and broader communities served by the institutions. The solicitation makes it clear that proposals should not be vague concept papers; they must spell out a plan with defined activities and a clear timeframe for implementation, showing how the partnership will function and what deliverables it will produce.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. The award ceiling is also listed as $1,000,000, with a floor of $0, meaning the government reserved flexibility on the final award amount up to the maximum. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, so applicants needed to propose some level of non-federal support (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on the program rules) as part of the overall project budget.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (SCAPPD 10 CA 100 SCA 041210), a posted date of April 12, 2010, and an original closing date of June 11, 2010 that was later extended to June 30, 2010. The notice references major events in Kabul that week and notes that Kabul University might be closed until Sunday, June 5, which is part of the rationale for extending the deadline and provides context for the on-the-ground operating environment. For applicants needing assistance, the listed contact is Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist and Program Coordinator, reachable by phone at 202-647-9503.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Establishment of University Partnerships in Journalism with Kabul University, Afghanistan."
Which U.S. government office issued the opportunity?
It 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 funding instrument is being offered?
The solicitation is for a cooperative agreement, which generally means the U.S. government expects to be substantially involved in the project implementation alongside the recipient.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program aims to create a formal, sustained academic partnership between Kabul University and an accredited U.S. four-year college or university focused on journalism, in order to raise the quality and capacity of journalism education at Kabul University and advance broader public diplomacy and mutual understanding goals between the United States and Afghanistan.
Why is journalism education a focus of this partnership?
The notice frames the opportunity within Afghanistan's urgent higher education needs and its shortage of trained professionals and leaders needed for reconstruction, economic growth, and poverty reduction. Journalism is positioned as an important field for strengthening institutions and civic capacity, and the partnership is intended to help establish higher academic standards at the university level.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are U.S. public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education that are accredited and meet nonprofit status requirements described under 26 USC 501(c)(3).
What kind of U.S. institution is expected to partner with Kabul University?
The program calls for an accredited U.S. four-year college or university to establish a formal partnership with Kabul University, specifically in journalism.
What does the partnership need to accomplish?
Applicants are expected to propose clear institutional or departmental objectives that can realistically be achieved through the partnership, and provide a concrete timeline showing how those objectives will be reached.
What types of activities are encouraged or allowable under this opportunity?
The announcement highlights several methods, including faculty exchanges between the U.S. institution and Kabul University, joint curriculum development to modernize or strengthen journalism coursework, and outreach activities that connect the university program to working professionals and broader communities served by the institutions.
Are concept papers acceptable, or is a full proposal required?
The notice indicates proposals should not be vague concept papers. Applicants must provide a defined plan with specific activities and a clear timeframe for implementation, including how the partnership will function and what deliverables it will produce.
How much funding is available?
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is $0, meaning the final award amount could be up to the maximum.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, and applicants needed to propose some level of non-federal support as part of the overall project budget.
What kinds of cost share are mentioned?
The notice describes cost share as non-federal support that may include cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on the program rules.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The listing is tied to CFDA number 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
What is the legal or policy basis for the program?
The notice cites the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (the Fulbright-Hays Act), emphasizing mutual understanding, stronger ties between nations, and friendly and peaceful international relations through educational and cultural exchange.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAPPD 10 CA 100 SCA 041210.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is April 12, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was June 11, 2010, and it was later extended to June 30, 2010.
Why was the deadline extended?
The notice references major events in Kabul during that week and notes that Kabul University might be closed until Sunday, June 5, which is presented as part of the rationale for extending the deadline.
Who can applicants contact for questions about the opportunity?
The listed contact is Ellen Delage, Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist and Program Coordinator, reachable by phone at 202-647-9503.
What is the broader program category or focus area?
The funding activity is categorized under public diplomacy programming for Afghanistan, with an emphasis on educational exchange and institutional partnership in journalism.
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