Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 16 CA 013 SCA 06132016
Apply for SCAKAB 16 CA 013 SCA 06132016
- 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 "Outreach for the National Museum of Afghanistan" 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 Jun 13, 2016 and posted on Jun 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 01, 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 $300,000.00 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 U.S. Department of State, through Public Affairs Section (PAS) Kabul at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, announced a discretionary cooperative agreement funding opportunity titled "Outreach for the National Museum of Afghanistan" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 16 CA 013 SCA 06132016). The goal is to fund one strong partner organization to design, produce, and carry out a mobile museum outreach project that brings Afghanistan's history and cultural heritage directly to audiences who may not be able to visit the National Museum of Afghanistan in person. The concept centers on a traveling program that can be set up in schools, orphanages, Lincoln Learning Centers (LLCs), and other suitable educational or cultural venues to improve knowledge and perceptions of Afghanistan's cultural richness.
The project is expected to be both educational and engaging, using innovative presentation formats and credible subject matter expertise. The funded partner would be responsible for developing high-quality outreach content on Afghanistan's history and heritage, and then delivering that content through a mobile museum model. A key feature is the ability to reproduce and replicate museum artifacts so that presenters can use tangible, safe-to-handle items in demonstrations and learning activities, helping audiences connect more directly with heritage themes. In practical terms, the award supports the full cycle of work: program design, production of materials and replicas, and implementation of the outreach presentations.
The Embassy is specifically seeking an organization with demonstrated capability and relevant experience, especially a proven record of previous work with the National Museum of Afghanistan. Beyond institutional familiarity, applicants need the capacity to build compelling cultural heritage presentations led by qualified experts, and the operational ability to execute a multi-site program in challenging conditions. Implementation targets are clearly defined: the outreach must reach at least 24 schools, two orphanages, and four Lincoln Learning Centers, spread across as many different regions of Afghanistan as feasible, while accounting for security and infrastructure limitations. This geographic spread requirement signals that the program should not be limited to one city or area, but should try to reach diverse communities to the extent safely possible.
In terms of funding and administrative details, the opportunity was posted and created on June 13, 2016, with an application deadline of August 1, 2016. The program falls under CFDA number 19.501, is categorized under "Other" for funding activity, and is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government typically expects a more active partnership role than with a standard grant. The announced award ceiling is $300,000, and the Embassy anticipated making a single award. Eligible applicants are listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, indicating that a range of organization types may apply as long as they meet the program's technical and capacity expectations.
Overall, the opportunity funds one organization to create a traveling museum-style education program that uses expert-led storytelling and artifact replicas to build cultural heritage awareness among students and general audiences, with a clear emphasis on proven museum collaboration experience, strong educational design, and the ability to implement across multiple regions and venue types in Afghanistan.
FAQs: Outreach for the National Museum of Afghanistan (SCAKAB 16 CA 013 SCA 06132016)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Outreach for the National Museum of Afghanistan" (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 16 CA 013 SCA 06132016).
Which U.S. government office is offering this award?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) Kabul at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates a more active partnership role by the U.S. government than a standard grant, based on how the opportunity is described.
What is the main goal of the project?
The goal is to fund one strong partner organization to design, produce, and implement a mobile museum outreach project that brings Afghanistan's history and cultural heritage to audiences who may not be able to visit the National Museum of Afghanistan in person.
What is the core concept of the project being funded?
The concept is a traveling, mobile museum-style program that can be set up at schools, orphanages, Lincoln Learning Centers (LLCs), and other appropriate educational or cultural venues to improve knowledge and perceptions of Afghanistan's cultural richness.
Who is expected to benefit from this outreach program?
Primary audiences include students and other community members who cannot easily visit the National Museum of Afghanistan in person, particularly through schools, orphanages, and LLCs.
What kinds of venues should the mobile outreach program visit?
The opportunity specifically calls out schools, orphanages, and Lincoln Learning Centers (LLCs), and also allows for "other suitable educational or cultural venues."
What are the minimum outreach targets the project must reach?
The program must reach at least 24 schools, two orphanages, and four Lincoln Learning Centers (LLCs).
Is the project expected to operate in multiple regions of Afghanistan?
Yes. The outreach should be spread across as many different regions of Afghanistan as feasible, while accounting for security and infrastructure limitations.
Does the opportunity require the program to go beyond a single city or area?
Yes. The geographic spread requirement indicates the program should not be limited to one city or area and should try to reach diverse communities to the extent safely possible.
What is meant by a "mobile museum" model in this announcement?
It refers to a traveling outreach format where museum-style educational content is delivered directly to audiences at various sites, rather than requiring audiences to visit the National Museum in person.
What types of activities or presentation styles are encouraged?
The project is expected to be both educational and engaging, using innovative presentation formats supported by credible subject matter expertise.
What subject matter should the outreach content cover?
The outreach content should focus on Afghanistan's history and cultural heritage, with an emphasis on cultural richness and heritage themes associated with the National Museum of Afghanistan.
Is there an expectation to create physical materials, not just presentations?
Yes. A key feature of the project is the ability to reproduce and replicate museum artifacts so presenters can use tangible, safe-to-handle items in demonstrations and learning activities.
Why does the opportunity emphasize artifact replicas?
The replicas are intended to help audiences connect more directly with heritage themes by allowing presenters to use hands-on, safe-to-handle objects during demonstrations and learning activities.
What responsibilities would the funded partner organization have?
The funded partner would be responsible for the full cycle of work described: program design, production of materials and replicas, and implementation of the outreach presentations across multiple sites.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The announced award ceiling is $300,000.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement funding opportunity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 19.501.
How is the funding activity categorized?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other."
When was this opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on June 13, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 1, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligible applicants are listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The description indicates a range of organization types may apply if they meet the program's technical, experience, and capacity expectations.
Does the announcement indicate a preferred type of applicant?
Yes. The Embassy is specifically seeking an organization with demonstrated capability and relevant experience, especially a proven record of previous work with the National Museum of Afghanistan.
Is prior work with the National Museum of Afghanistan important?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes a proven record of previous work with the National Museum of Afghanistan as a key experience factor.
What kind of expertise is expected to deliver the outreach?
The opportunity calls for compelling cultural heritage presentations led by qualified experts and backed by credible subject matter expertise.
What operational capacity is expected from the applicant?
The applicant should have the operational ability to execute a multi-site outreach program in challenging conditions, including working within security and infrastructure limitations.
Is the project expected to be purely educational, or also interactive?
It is expected to be both educational and engaging, including hands-on elements through replica artifacts and innovative presentation formats.
Does the opportunity fund only implementation, or also development and production?
It supports the full cycle of work described in the announcement: program design, production of materials and replicas, and implementation of outreach presentations.
What is the overall purpose or intended impact of the program?
The overall purpose is to increase knowledge and improve perceptions of Afghanistan's cultural richness by bringing heritage education directly to communities through a traveling museum-style outreach program.
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