Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 006 SCA 04132015
Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 006 SCA 04132015
- The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Programming for Women s Dormitory at Herat University" 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 May 18, 2015 and posted on Apr 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $430,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $430,000.00 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 non profit, non governmental organizations. Organizations may sub contract with other entities, but only one, non profit, non governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. For profit entitles are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. Per Section D, applicants must submit proof of their non profit status with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c)(3) status, Afghan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non profit status will not be considered. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, announced a competitive grant opportunity focused on expanding educational programming for women living in the women s dormitory at Herat University. The core idea is to deliver structured, supplementary training inside the dormitory setting so that students can use their available free time in a productive way, strengthen their confidence and sense of personal capability, and ultimately perform better academically. The programming is designed to reach about 400 Afghan women, with the main skill areas highlighted as English language learning and computer skills.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary assistance award and will be implemented under a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects to remain actively involved in the project beyond simply providing funds. The activity falls under the education category and is tied to CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan. The anticipated project timeline is a 24 month base period, with the possibility of an additional 12 month option year, for a potential total duration of up to 36 months depending on performance and the government s decision to exercise the option.
Funding for the award was expected to support one recipient. The estimated total funding amount was listed as USD 430,000, with an award ceiling of USD 430,000 and an award floor of USD 370,000. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which means applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or selection.
Eligibility was limited to non profit, non governmental organizations. While the prime recipient could subcontract with other entities to carry out parts of the work, only one non profit NGO could serve as the lead awardee, and the proposal needed to clearly define which partner would do what. For profit entities were not eligible to serve as the prime recipient, and individuals were not eligible to apply. A key compliance requirement was that applicants had to submit proof of non profit status with the application package, such as documentation of 501(c)(3) status or an Afghan NGO license; proposals missing that proof would not be considered.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 15 CA 006 SCA 04132015 and the title Programming for Women s Dormitory at Herat University. The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2015, with an original and final closing date of May 28, 2015, and an archive date of June 27, 2015. For applicants who could not access the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Javier Pareja, Grants Manager in the PAS at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity about?
This competitive grant opportunity supports expanded educational programming for women living in the women's dormitory at Herat University. The intent is to provide structured, supplementary training inside the dormitory so students can use free time productively, build confidence and personal capability, and improve academic performance.
2) Who is offering this funding?
The opportunity was announced by the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
3) What is the official title of the opportunity?
The official title is "Programming for Women's Dormitory at Herat University."
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 15 CA 006 SCA 04132015.
5) What type of award is this?
This was issued as a discretionary assistance award and will be implemented under a cooperative agreement.
6) What does a cooperative agreement mean for this project?
A cooperative agreement means the U.S. government expects to remain actively involved in the project beyond simply providing funds.
7) What is the program category or focus area?
The activity falls under the education category and is tied to CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
8) Who is the intended target population?
The programming is designed for Afghan women living in the women's dormitory at Herat University.
9) Approximately how many participants is the program expected to reach?
The program is designed to reach about 400 Afghan women.
10) What types of training or skills are emphasized?
The main skill areas highlighted are English language learning and computer skills.
11) Where will the programming take place?
The training is intended to be delivered inside the women's dormitory setting at Herat University.
12) What is the expected project period?
The anticipated timeline is a 24-month base period.
13) Is there a possibility of extending the project beyond 24 months?
Yes. There is the possibility of an additional 12-month option year, for a potential total duration of up to 36 months, depending on performance and the government's decision to exercise the option.
14) How many awards were expected to be made?
Funding for the award was expected to support one recipient.
15) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was listed as USD 430,000.
16) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling was USD 430,000 and the award floor was USD 370,000.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or selection.
18) Who was eligible to apply as the prime recipient?
Eligibility was limited to non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
19) Can for-profit organizations apply?
No. For-profit entities were not eligible to serve as the prime recipient.
20) Can individuals apply?
No. Individuals were not eligible to apply.
21) Can the prime recipient work with partners or subcontractors?
Yes. The prime recipient could subcontract with other entities to carry out parts of the work, but only one non-profit NGO could serve as the lead awardee, and the proposal needed to clearly define which partner would do what.
22) What documentation was required to prove non-profit status?
Applicants had to submit proof of non-profit status with the application package, such as documentation of 501(c)(3) status or an Afghan NGO license.
23) What happens if proof of non-profit status is not included?
Proposals missing proof of non-profit status would not be considered.
24) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2015.
25) What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was May 28, 2015.
26) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 27, 2015.
27) Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Javier Pareja, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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