Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 16 CA 009 SCA 04122016
Apply for SCAKAB 16 CA 009 SCA 04122016
- The DOS-AFG in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Model United Nations Conference in Kabul" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 12, 2016 and posted on Apr 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Model United Nations Conference in Kabul grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 16 CA 009 SCA 04122016) is a discretionary U.S. government cooperative agreement administered by DOS-AFG under CFDA 19.501. The purpose of the award is to support the planning and delivery of a Model United Nations-style conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, designed specifically for university-level participants. The program centers on giving young adults a structured, realistic simulation of UN processes so they can better understand how international bodies debate issues, negotiate positions, draft resolutions, and collaborate across differing viewpoints.
The funded project is expected to engage roughly 120 to 150 university students between the ages of 18 and 30, drawn from four to five provinces across Afghanistan. A key feature of the opportunity is the emphasis on preparation, not just attendance. Participants will form delegations and conduct in-depth research in advance, which is meant to build practical academic and professional skills. The grant highlights skills development in public speaking, critical thinking, and rigorous research, reflecting a focus on competencies that transfer directly to civic leadership, policy-related work, and broader career readiness.
Substantively, the conference topics mirror common areas of UN concern and are intended to expose students to global policy challenges and the way the international community responds to them. The listed themes include peace and security, human rights, environmental issues, food and hunger, economic development, and globalization. By working through these topics in a simulated multilateral setting, delegates are expected to gain experience in analyzing complex problems, articulating positions, engaging in formal debate, and understanding the dynamics of consensus-building and international cooperation.
In terms of funding and scale, the opportunity anticipates a single award with a maximum (ceiling) amount of $100,000 and an expected number of awards of 1. The posting and creation dates are both April 12, 2016, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of June 16, 2016. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," indicating that applicants had to refer to the opportunity’s eligibility details for specific qualifications, but the general structure suggests the award would go to an organization capable of coordinating participants across multiple provinces and delivering a conference in Kabul under a cooperative agreement model, where the funder typically maintains an active role in oversight and implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Model United Nations Conference in Kabul (SCAKAB 16 CA 009 SCA 04122016)
What is the Model United Nations Conference in Kabul grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary U.S. government cooperative agreement administered by DOS-AFG under CFDA 19.501. It supports the planning and delivery of a Model United Nations (Model UN) style conference in Kabul, Afghanistan for university-level participants.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 16 CA 009 SCA 04122016.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates the funder is expected to have an active role in oversight and implementation compared to a standard grant.
Who is the administering agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by DOS-AFG.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.501.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The purpose is to support a Model UN-style conference that gives young adults a structured, realistic simulation of UN processes. Participants learn how international bodies debate issues, negotiate positions, draft resolutions, and collaborate across differing viewpoints.
Who is the intended participant audience?
The conference is designed specifically for university-level participants.
How many participants is the project expected to engage?
The funded project is expected to engage roughly 120 to 150 university students.
What is the expected age range of participants?
Participants are expected to be between 18 and 30 years old.
Where will participants be drawn from?
Participants are expected to be drawn from four to five provinces across Afghanistan.
Where is the conference expected to take place?
The conference is expected to be delivered in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Is the opportunity focused only on conference attendance?
No. A key feature is preparation, not just attendance. Participants are expected to form delegations and conduct in-depth research in advance.
What skills is the program intended to develop?
The grant highlights skills development in public speaking, critical thinking, and rigorous research. These competencies are framed as transferable to civic leadership, policy-related work, and broader career readiness.
What kinds of topics will the conference cover?
The conference topics mirror common areas of UN concern. Listed themes include peace and security, human rights, environmental issues, food and hunger, economic development, and globalization.
What will participants do during the Model UN simulation?
Delegates are expected to analyze complex problems, articulate positions, engage in formal debate, and practice consensus-building and international cooperation in a simulated multilateral setting.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates a single award, with an expected number of awards of 1.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum (ceiling) amount for the award is $100,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is April 12, 2016, and the creation date is also April 12, 2016.
What is the application deadline for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date (application deadline) is June 16, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." Applicants were expected to refer to the opportunity's eligibility details for specific qualifications.
What kind of organization is this opportunity likely intended for?
Based on the structure described, the award would likely go to an organization capable of coordinating university participants across multiple provinces and delivering a conference in Kabul under a cooperative agreement model.
What makes this opportunity distinct from a typical event grant?
The opportunity emphasizes structured preparation, delegation formation, and in-depth research ahead of the conference, along with a realistic simulation of UN procedures focused on debate, negotiation, and drafting resolutions.
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