Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 13 GR 009 SCA 02052013
Apply for SCAKAB 13 GR 009 SCA 02052013
- 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 "Operating Herat English Language Resource Centers" 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 Feb 12, 2013 and posted on Feb 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 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 $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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is open to all Afghan organizations or companies with direct experience in teaching methodology, teaching English and computer courses, or operating a cultural or training center in Afghanistan, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity "Operating Herat English Language Resource Centers" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 13 GR 009) is a U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) public diplomacy grant that funds the operation and expansion of English Language Resource Centers (ELRCs) in Herat, Afghanistan over a two-year period. The selected grantee is expected to run one already-existing ELRC and also establish a second center located at Ghouharsahd Girls School in Herat. The overall purpose is to strengthen English language education in the region by improving English teaching skills, upgrading teaching methodology, and expanding the practical use of technology in English as a second language instruction.
Over the two-year grant period, the centers are expected to deliver a range of courses and training activities focused on English language teaching and learning. The programming emphasis is on teacher development, including helping instructors improve classroom methods, modernize pedagogy, and integrate technology such as computers and digital resources into lesson delivery. A key target audience is Afghan government-funded teachers and teachers in training, and the grantee is specifically encouraged to recruit and motivate these groups to participate in the centers courses so that skills and methods can spread into the formal education system.
The opportunity also includes explicit requirements around equitable access for women and men. Subject to approval by the Department of Education, the ELRCs are intended to be open to both men and women and may serve equal numbers of each, even if they do not attend at the same time. The grantee must ensure that all center resources, including computers, books, and related learning materials, are used equally by women and men. To make that workable in practice, the operator may set aside dedicated times when only women can use the facilities and resources, supporting safe and reliable access while still meeting equality expectations.
A central feature of this grant is sustainability and local ownership. During the two years, the centers are required to transition from private operation to operation by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. This implies the project is not only about delivering classes, but also about building the administrative and operational capacity needed for a government handover, including procedures, staffing approaches, resource management, and routines that can be maintained after the grant ends.
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). The program anticipates making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $200,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, meaning applicants are not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is limited to Afghan organizations or companies that can demonstrate direct experience relevant to the centers mission. This includes proven background in English teaching, teaching methodology, computer courses, and/or operating a cultural or training center in Afghanistan, along with a documented record of successfully implementing projects inside the country. The opportunity was posted on February 12, 2013, with an application deadline of March 12, 2013, and it was archived on April 11, 2013. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Operating Herat English Language Resource Centers."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 13 GR 009.
Who is offering this grant?
This is a public diplomacy grant offered by the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What is the overall purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to strengthen English language education in Herat, Afghanistan by improving English teaching skills, upgrading teaching methodology, and expanding the practical use of technology in English as a second language (ESL) instruction.
Where will the activities take place?
The grant focuses on English Language Resource Centers (ELRCs) in Herat, Afghanistan.
How long is the grant period?
The grant supports activities over a two-year period.
How many English Language Resource Centers are included in the project?
Two centers are covered: one already-existing ELRC that must be operated, and a second ELRC that must be established during the grant period.
Where must the second ELRC be established?
The second center is expected to be located at Ghouharsahd Girls School in Herat.
What kinds of programs and services are the centers expected to deliver?
Over the two years, the centers are expected to provide courses and training activities focused on English language teaching and learning, with an emphasis on teacher development. This includes improving classroom methods, modernizing pedagogy, and integrating technology such as computers and digital resources into instruction.
Who is the primary target audience for the programming?
A key target audience is Afghan government-funded teachers and teachers in training.
Are applicants expected to recruit government-funded teachers and teachers in training?
Yes. The grantee is specifically encouraged to recruit and motivate Afghan government-funded teachers and teachers in training to participate, so that improved skills and methods can spread into the formal education system.
What does the opportunity say about using technology in instruction?
The centers are expected to expand the practical use of technology in ESL instruction, including using computers and digital resources to support lesson delivery.
Are the ELRCs required to be open to both women and men?
Yes. Subject to approval by the Department of Education, the ELRCs are intended to be open to both men and women and may serve equal numbers of each, even if they do not attend at the same time.
Does the grant require equal access to center resources for women and men?
Yes. The operator must ensure that all center resources, including computers, books, and related learning materials, are used equally by women and men.
Can the operator schedule separate times for women to use the facilities?
Yes. To support safe and reliable access while meeting equality expectations, the operator may set aside dedicated times when only women can use the facilities and resources.
What does the grant require regarding sustainability and long-term ownership?
A central requirement is sustainability and local ownership. During the two-year period, the centers must transition from private operation to operation by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
What does "transition to government operation" imply for the project?
It implies the project must build administrative and operational capacity for handover, including procedures, staffing approaches, resource management, and routines that can be maintained after the grant ends.
How many awards does the program anticipate making?
The program anticipates making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $200,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated, meaning applicants are not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Afghan organizations or companies that can demonstrate direct experience relevant to the centers mission.
What experience must eligible applicants be able to demonstrate?
Applicants should have a proven background in English teaching, teaching methodology, computer courses, and/or operating a cultural or training center in Afghanistan, along with a documented record of successfully implementing projects inside the country.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted on February 12, 2013, and the application deadline was March 12, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 11, 2013.
Who is the point of contact listed for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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