Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 10 CA 0001 NEA 10 27 2009
Apply for INL 10 CA 0001 NEA 10 27 2009
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Good Performers Initiative Special Recognition Visit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 27, 2009 and posted on Oct 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 26, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Eligibility is limited to non federal agencies and organizations. Universities and not for profit organizations subject to Section 501(c)3 of the tax code are included among entities eligible for funding under this announcement. Direct funding for non U.S. institutions is not available under this announcement. Applicants must be familiar with Washington, DC and must have a stated interest in and experience with this kind of visit (i.e. multiple government visitors speaking different languages on a functionally oriented visit).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Good Performers Initiative Special Recognition Visit is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Afghanistan Programs (INL/AP). It was released as an initial announcement under Funding Opportunity Number INL 10 CA 0001 NEA 10 27 2009 (CFDA 00.000) and is designed to fund a short, targeted exchange program in the United States. The main purpose is to select a qualified U.S. organization to sponsor and manage a two-week visit to Washington, DC for twenty Afghan participants who are chosen by their provincial governments. The visit is meant to connect these provincial-level Afghan officials and representatives with U.S. leaders and organizations working on counternarcotics and development, while also giving participants a structured way to compare experiences, build relationships, and deepen practical understanding of what has worked in provinces that have reduced poppy cultivation.
The opportunity sits within the broader Good Performers Initiative (GPI), launched in 2007, which supports quick, high-impact projects in Afghan provinces that demonstrate leadership in fighting the opium economy. GPI has historically focused on visible, practical benefits such as infrastructure improvements, job creation, and public recognition for provincial leadership, especially governors, who take measurable steps to reduce opium’s influence. This particular grant shifts the emphasis from in-country projects to a recognition and capacity-building visit, using exposure to U.S. policy, programming, and institutions as a way to strengthen provincial counternarcotics efforts back in Afghanistan.
The program’s core objectives are twofold: first, to improve the capacity of Afghan provincial authorities to plan and carry out counternarcotics activities; and second, to increase their understanding of U.S. counternarcotics goals and strategies. Expected results are framed around learning and exchange outcomes rather than construction or service delivery. Specifically, the program anticipates that participants will show greater awareness of counternarcotics programs, improved knowledge of U.S. goals and strategies, and that the visit will create meaningful opportunities for participants to share their on-the-ground experiences reducing poppy cultivation. A key part of the intended impact is not only what Afghan participants learn, but also what U.S. audiences learn from them, particularly about which approaches have been relatively successful in Afghanistan and how transferable those approaches may be.
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $200,000 and an award ceiling of $200,000 (no stated minimum award amount). The announcement anticipates up to three awards. No cost sharing or matching is required. The activity category is listed as regional development, reflecting the link between counternarcotics outcomes and broader governance and development strategies.
Eligibility is limited to non-federal agencies and organizations, including U.S. universities and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Direct funding to non-U.S. institutions is not available under this announcement. Beyond formal eligibility, the solicitation emphasizes practical capacity: applicants must be familiar with Washington, DC and must demonstrate real interest and experience in running this kind of delegation visit, especially one involving multiple government visitors who may speak different languages and who are participating in a functional, working-level program rather than a purely ceremonial tour. In other words, the selected organization is expected to competently handle the planning, logistics, and substantive program design necessary to deliver a productive two-week engagement.
Key dates listed in the notice include a full proposal deadline of November 26, 2009, with an anticipated award date of December 10, 2009. The opportunity was posted October 27, 2009, and the archive date is December 26, 2009. For access issues with the full announcement, the contact listed is Margaret Dickson, Contracting Officer, at (202) 776-8318, with an email address indicated in the original listing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Good Performers Initiative Special Recognition Visit grant opportunity?
The Good Performers Initiative (GPI) Special Recognition Visit is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Afghanistan Programs (INL/AP). It is designed to fund a short, targeted exchange program in the United States focused on counternarcotics and development learning and relationship-building.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to select a qualified U.S. organization to sponsor and manage a two-week visit to Washington, DC for twenty Afghan participants chosen by their provincial governments. The visit is intended to connect provincial-level Afghan officials and representatives with U.S. leaders and organizations working on counternarcotics and development, while creating a structured environment for practical learning, comparison of experiences, and relationship-building.
Who is the awarding agency and program office?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of State. The program is run through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), specifically Afghanistan Programs (INL/AP).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The initial announcement is listed under Funding Opportunity Number INL 10 CA 0001 NEA 10 27 2009 (CFDA 00.000).
What type of award will be made?
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $200,000, and the award ceiling is $200,000. No minimum award amount is stated in the information provided.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates up to three awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is listed as regional development, reflecting the connection between counternarcotics outcomes and broader governance and development strategies.
What is the program period and where will the activity take place?
The funded activity is a two-week exchange visit to Washington, DC in the United States.
Who are the participants in the exchange visit?
The visit is designed for twenty Afghan participants who are selected by their provincial governments. They are described as provincial-level officials and representatives.
What are the main objectives of the program?
The program has two core objectives: (1) improve the capacity of Afghan provincial authorities to plan and carry out counternarcotics activities, and (2) increase their understanding of U.S. counternarcotics goals and strategies.
What results are expected from the Special Recognition Visit?
Expected results are learning and exchange-focused rather than construction or direct service delivery. The program anticipates that participants will demonstrate greater awareness of counternarcotics programs, improved knowledge of U.S. goals and strategies, and meaningful opportunities to share on-the-ground experiences related to reducing poppy cultivation.
How does this opportunity relate to the broader Good Performers Initiative (GPI)?
This opportunity sits within the broader GPI launched in 2007. Historically, GPI supported quick, high-impact projects in Afghan provinces showing leadership in fighting the opium economy, often emphasizing visible benefits like infrastructure improvements, job creation, and public recognition for provincial leadership. This specific grant shifts emphasis from in-country projects to a recognition and capacity-building visit in the United States.
What is the intended value for U.S. stakeholders or audiences?
An intended impact is that U.S. audiences also learn from Afghan participants, particularly about approaches that have been relatively successful in Afghanistan in reducing poppy cultivation and how transferable those approaches may be.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-federal agencies and organizations, including U.S. universities and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Are non-U.S. institutions eligible to receive direct funding?
No. The announcement states that direct funding to non-U.S. institutions is not available under this solicitation.
What kinds of experience or capacity should applicants demonstrate?
Beyond meeting formal eligibility, applicants are expected to demonstrate practical capacity to run this type of delegation visit. The solicitation emphasizes that applicants should be familiar with Washington, DC and show real interest and experience managing a two-week, working-level program for multiple government visitors who may speak different languages. The selected organization is expected to handle planning, logistics, and substantive program design.
Is the visit intended to be ceremonial or working-level?
The information provided describes it as a functional, working-level program rather than a purely ceremonial tour.
What is the application deadline?
The full proposal deadline listed in the notice is November 26, 2009.
When is an award expected to be made?
The anticipated award date is December 10, 2009.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on October 27, 2009, and the archive date is December 26, 2009.
Who can be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is Margaret Dickson, Contracting Officer, at (202) 776-8318. An email address is indicated in the original listing.
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