Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 002 SCA 10272014
Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 002 SCA 10272014
- The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maintenance and Operations for Herat and Balkh Universities Womens Dorms" 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 Oct 27, 2014 and posted on Oct 27, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 27, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 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 Afghan non profit, Non Government Organizations with direct experience in maintenance and operation, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. See further requirements on p.6 of the announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Maintenance and Operations for Herat and Balkh Universities Womens Dorms grant opportunity was issued by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul under Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 15 CA 002 (SCA 10272014). It is a discretionary public diplomacy award intended to support the ongoing maintenance and day-to-day operation of female student dormitories located on the campuses of Herat University and Balkh University (in Mazar-e Sharif). The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects an active role in overseeing or coordinating aspects of the project during implementation rather than providing a hands-off grant.
The core purpose of the funding is practical and service-oriented: to ensure the womens dorm facilities at these two public universities remain functional, safe, and properly managed, with reliable operations and upkeep. Applicants are expected to show they can handle the realities of running and maintaining large residential facilities in Afghanistan, including routine maintenance, procurement of supplies, contracting services when needed, and coordinating staff and workflows. The opportunity emphasizes that the implementing organization must be capable of strong financial management and complex human resource administration, since dorm operations usually require multiple staff roles and continuous expenditures that must be tracked and reported accurately.
Eligibility is open to Afghan nonprofit, non-governmental organizations that have direct experience specifically in maintenance and operations and a proven history of successfully implementing projects in Afghanistan. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they are currently registered in-country, have adequate programmatic capacity, and can meet required reporting and compliance obligations. The announcement also signals that experience working with Afghan government entities is important, especially the Ministry of Higher Education and Afghan public universities, suggesting that close coordination with university leadership and relevant ministries will be central to successful performance.
The competition anticipated making a single award. Total estimated funding for the opportunity was $1,500,000, with an award ceiling of $1,500,000 and an award floor of $1,350,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on October 27, 2014, with an application deadline of November 27, 2014, and it was slated for archiving on December 27, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan), aligning the activity with broader public diplomacy and educational support objectives.
For administrative questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Javier Pareja, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Maintenance and Operations for Herat and Balkh Universities Womens Dorms."
Who issued this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was issued by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is SCAKAB 15 CA 002 (SCA 10272014).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government typically expects an active role in overseeing or coordinating aspects of the project during implementation rather than providing a hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose is to support the ongoing maintenance and day-to-day operation of female student dormitories at Herat University and Balkh University, ensuring the facilities remain functional, safe, and properly managed.
Which dormitories and locations does the project cover?
The project covers womens dorm facilities located on the campuses of Herat University and Balkh University in Mazar-e Sharif.
What kinds of activities are applicants expected to carry out?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate the ability to run and maintain large residential facilities in Afghanistan, including routine maintenance, procurement of supplies, contracting services when needed, and coordinating staff and workflows for continuous dorm operations.
What operational capabilities does the announcement emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes practical capacity to keep dorm facilities operating reliably, including managing ongoing upkeep, handling continuous expenditures, and maintaining safe and functional living environments for female students.
What financial management expectations are indicated?
The implementing organization is expected to have strong financial management capacity because dorm operations involve continuous expenditures that must be tracked and reported accurately.
What human resources or staffing capacity is expected?
The announcement highlights the need for complex human resource administration, since dorm operations typically require multiple staff roles and continuous coordination.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to Afghan nonprofit, non-governmental organizations with direct experience in maintenance and operations and a proven history of successfully implementing projects in Afghanistan.
Are applicants required to be registered in Afghanistan?
Yes. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they are currently registered in-country.
Is prior experience implementing projects in Afghanistan required?
Yes. The opportunity specifies a proven history of successfully implementing projects in Afghanistan.
Is experience working with Afghan government entities important?
Yes. The announcement signals that experience working with Afghan government entities is important, especially the Ministry of Higher Education and Afghan public universities, and suggests close coordination with university leadership and relevant ministries will be central to successful performance.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The competition anticipated making a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding for the opportunity was $1,500,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $1,500,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor was $1,350,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 27, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 27, 2014.
When was the opportunity slated for archiving?
It was slated for archiving on December 27, 2014.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
How does this opportunity fit into broader program objectives?
It aligns with the CFDA 19.501 program area (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan), and is described as supporting broader public diplomacy and educational support objectives through practical support to womens student housing at public universities.
Who was the point of contact for administrative questions?
The listed point of contact was Javier Pareja, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
What should an applicant do if they have difficulty accessing the full announcement?
For difficulty accessing the full announcement or for administrative questions, applicants were directed to contact Javier Pareja, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
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