Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 13 CA 015 SCA 03072013
Apply for SCAKAB 13 CA 015 SCA 03072013
- 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 "Exchange Program to Create Anti Corruption Action" 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 7, 2013 and posted on Mar 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in regional exchanges and professional development, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan and the region. Afghan organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Non Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Exchange Program to Create Anti Corruption Action (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 13 CA 015 SCA 03072013) is a U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) grant opportunity focused on using regional professional exchanges to spark practical anti-corruption reforms in Afghanistan. Structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, the program sits in the public diplomacy and civil society space and is designed to connect Afghan professionals with successful anti-corruption models and peers in other countries. The underlying premise is that corruption across society, the judiciary, professional sectors, and the civil service steadily weakens national resources and public trust, and that proven approaches from other contexts can be adapted to Afghan realities through targeted exposure, learning, and sustained collaboration.
The core purpose of the grant is to fund a creative exchange initiative that identifies and recruits Afghans who are positioned to reduce corruption, whether from government institutions, oversight bodies, or civil society organizations. The exchange component is meant to introduce these participants to counterparts in the region (and potentially beyond, depending on the proposal design) so they can see concrete examples of anti-corruption techniques, enforcement tools, transparency mechanisms, and institutional practices that have worked elsewhere. A key expectation is that participants do more than observe; they are expected to learn from best practices and translate that learning into a concrete action plan aimed at reducing corruption in Afghanistan. Another central objective is building a sustainable, long-term network of Afghan leaders who remain connected across sectors and continue coordinating after the exchange ends, creating ongoing momentum rather than a one-off study tour.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of up to $500,000, which also functioned as the award ceiling. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which means applicants were not required to contribute their own funds to be considered competitive, although strong proposals typically demonstrate leverage through partnerships, in-kind support, or complementary resources. The program was posted on March 7, 2013, and had an application deadline of April 11, 2013, with an archive date of May 11, 2013.
Eligibility was intentionally broad but experience-driven. It was open to U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies that could demonstrate direct experience running regional exchanges and professional development programs, along with a documented track record implementing projects in Afghanistan and the surrounding region. Afghan organizations needed to show current country registration and the operational capacity to meet programmatic and reporting requirements. Non-Afghan organizations were required to partner with an Afghan organization or company, reinforcing local ownership, local implementation capacity, and the likelihood that program results would be sustained inside Afghanistan after the exchange activities concluded.
In practical terms, a strong proposal under this announcement would be expected to outline how participants are selected (with an emphasis on those able to influence policy, procedures, or institutional behavior), what countries or institutions would be engaged during the exchange, what specific anti-corruption themes would be addressed (for example, transparent procurement, integrity systems, whistleblower protections, judicial accountability, citizen feedback mechanisms, or internal controls), and how the program will turn lessons learned into an actionable Afghanistan-focused plan with follow-up support. Because this is a cooperative agreement, applicants should also expect active involvement by the U.S. Embassy/PAS in shaping, coordinating, or overseeing certain elements of implementation, typical of programs where the funder anticipates ongoing collaboration rather than a purely hands-off grant.
The point of contact listed for access issues and inquiries was Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Exchange Program to Create Anti Corruption Action.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is SCAKAB 13 CA 015 SCA 03072013.
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered through the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally means the funder (U.S. Embassy/PAS) expects to be actively involved in certain aspects of implementation rather than providing a fully hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to fund a regional professional exchange initiative that helps spark practical anti-corruption reforms in Afghanistan by exposing Afghan professionals to successful anti-corruption models and peers in other countries and supporting them to turn those lessons into a concrete action plan for Afghanistan.
What problem is the program trying to address?
The program is based on the premise that corruption across society, the judiciary, professional sectors, and the civil service weakens national resources and public trust, and that proven approaches from other contexts can be adapted to Afghanistan through targeted exposure, learning, and sustained collaboration.
What kinds of activities does the program support?
Based on the description, the program supports activities such as identifying and recruiting Afghan participants, designing and running a professional exchange with regional counterparts (and potentially beyond), facilitating learning on anti-corruption best practices, and supporting participants to develop an actionable plan to reduce corruption in Afghanistan, with follow-up aimed at sustaining momentum.
Is the exchange limited to the region, or can it include other countries?
The opportunity emphasizes regional professional exchanges, while also noting that participation could extend potentially beyond the region depending on the proposal design.
Who should be selected as participants for the exchange?
The program is intended to identify and recruit Afghans who are positioned to reduce corruption, including individuals from government institutions, oversight bodies, or civil society organizations, especially those able to influence policy, procedures, or institutional behavior.
What is expected of participants beyond attending visits or meetings?
Participants are expected to do more than observe. They should learn from best practices and translate that learning into a concrete action plan aimed at reducing corruption in Afghanistan.
Does the program require a long-term component after the exchange?
Yes. A central objective is to build a sustainable, long-term network of Afghan leaders who remain connected across sectors and continue coordinating after the exchange ends, creating ongoing momentum rather than a one-off study tour.
What anti-corruption themes might be included in a strong proposal?
The opportunity provides examples of themes a proposal could address, such as transparent procurement, integrity systems, whistleblower protections, judicial accountability, citizen feedback mechanisms, and internal controls.
How much funding is available?
The announcement anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of up to $500,000. This amount also functioned as the award ceiling.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed. Applicants were not required to contribute their own funds to be considered competitive, though the description notes that strong proposals often demonstrate leverage through partnerships, in-kind support, or complementary resources.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the deadline?
The program was posted on March 7, 2013, with an application deadline of April 11, 2013.
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is May 11, 2013.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. It is open to U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies that can demonstrate direct experience running regional exchanges and professional development programs, and that have a documented track record implementing projects in Afghanistan and the surrounding region.
What additional eligibility requirements apply to Afghan organizations?
Afghan organizations must show current country registration and the operational capacity to meet programmatic and reporting requirements.
What additional eligibility requirements apply to non-Afghan organizations?
Non-Afghan organizations are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company. This requirement is meant to reinforce local ownership and implementation capacity and support sustainability inside Afghanistan after the exchange concludes.
What should a strong proposal include about participant selection?
A strong proposal would be expected to explain how participants are selected, emphasizing individuals who can influence policy, procedures, or institutional behavior related to reducing corruption.
What should a strong proposal include about exchange partners and destinations?
A strong proposal would be expected to describe what countries or institutions will be engaged during the exchange and how those partners provide relevant, proven anti-corruption models.
What should a strong proposal include about turning lessons into action?
A strong proposal would be expected to explain how the program will translate lessons learned into an Afghanistan-focused action plan, including any follow-up support to help participants implement or advance that plan after the exchange.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for implementation?
The description indicates that, because this is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect active involvement by the U.S. Embassy/PAS in shaping, coordinating, or overseeing certain elements of implementation, reflecting an ongoing collaboration approach.
Who is the listed point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact is Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan.
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