Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 011 SCA 05132015
Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 011 SCA 05132015
- 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 "Provincial Junior Football Leagues" 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 13, 2015 and posted on May 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $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 types of applicants except for 1) individuals and 2) government entities. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub contract with other entities, but only one entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Provincial Junior Football Leagues grant opportunity is a U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) funding competition aimed at using youth football (soccer) as a public diplomacy and community engagement tool in Afghanistan. Through a cooperative agreement, the selected organization would design and run provincial-level junior leagues and related exchange activities that connect youth across districts, provinces, and regions, culminating in a national-level competition. The core target group is boys and girls (as applicable under the applicant's design and access) ages 15 to 16, with participation drawn from at least four provinces. The overall intent is to promote positive youth development, structured teamwork, and inter-provincial engagement through a formal sports program that includes both local league play and broader exchange opportunities.
A major required component goes beyond the competitions themselves: the awardee must also provide training for physical education teachers working in schools, madrassas, and orphanages. That training element indicates the program is expected to leave behind improved local capacity, not just a one-time tournament. Because the activities intersect directly with the education system and national sport governance, the implementing organization must coordinate closely with Afghanistan's Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Afghan Football Federation. In practice, that coordination would likely cover access to facilities and students, approvals and safeguarding requirements, alignment with existing PE curricula or youth sport structures, and standardized rules, coaching, and tournament administration for consistency across provinces.
Financially, the opportunity offers a single anticipated award with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. The funding range sets a floor of $350,000 and a ceiling of $500,000, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects to be more actively involved in the project’s direction and monitoring than it would under a standard grant, often through ongoing coordination, review of key deliverables, and engagement on public diplomacy objectives.
The planned period of performance is 12 months for the base period, with an option for one additional 12-month period (option year one), meaning the project could run up to 24 months if the option is exercised. Only one prime recipient can hold the award, but the prime may subcontract portions of the work to partner entities as long as the proposal clearly defines each party’s responsibilities. Eligibility is broad in terms of organization type, but it explicitly excludes individuals and government entities, so applicants would generally be NGOs, non-profits, educational institutions, or other non-governmental organizations capable of managing multi-province programming and compliance requirements. The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan), categorized as discretionary funding in the public diplomacy activity area.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number SCAKAB-15-CA-011 (also shown as SCA-05132015), a posted date of May 13, 2015, and a closing date of June 29, 2015 (with the opportunity later archived on July 29, 2015). For applicants needing help accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact is Javier Pareja, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Provincial Junior Football Leagues grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) funding competition that uses youth football (soccer) as a public diplomacy and community engagement tool in Afghanistan. The selected organization would run provincial-level junior leagues and related exchange activities, culminating in a national-level competition.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to promote positive youth development, structured teamwork, and inter-provincial engagement through a formal sports program. It combines local league play with broader exchange opportunities that connect youth across districts, provinces, and regions.
What type of award is being offered?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically means the U.S. government expects to be more actively involved in the project than under a standard grant, including coordination, review of key deliverables, monitoring, and engagement on public diplomacy objectives.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $500,000.
What is the funding range for proposals?
Proposed budgets are expected to fall between $350,000 (minimum) and $500,000 (maximum).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is the target participant group?
The core target group is boys and girls (as applicable under the applicant's design and access) ages 15 to 16.
How many provinces must be included?
Participation must be drawn from at least four provinces.
What activities must the program include?
The program must include provincial-level junior football leagues and related exchange activities that connect youth across districts, provinces, and regions, and it must culminate in a national-level competition.
Is the program only about running tournaments?
No. A major required component goes beyond competitions: the awardee must also provide training for physical education teachers working in schools, madrassas, and orphanages. This training requirement signals an expectation of lasting local capacity, not only a one-time event.
Who must the implementing organization coordinate with?
The implementing organization must coordinate closely with Afghanistan's Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Afghan Football Federation.
Why is coordination with the MOE and Afghan Football Federation required?
Because activities intersect with the education system and national sport governance. Coordination would likely relate to access to facilities and students, approvals and safeguarding requirements, alignment with PE curricula or youth sport structures, and standardized rules, coaching, and tournament administration across provinces.
What is the period of performance?
The planned period of performance is 12 months for the base period.
Is there an option to extend the project?
Yes. There is an option for one additional 12-month period (option year one). If exercised, the project could run up to 24 months total.
Can more than one organization receive the award as prime recipients?
No. Only one prime recipient can hold the award.
Can the prime recipient use partners or subcontractors?
Yes. The prime may subcontract portions of the work to partner entities, as long as the proposal clearly defines each party's responsibilities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad by organization type, but it explicitly excludes individuals and government entities. Eligible applicants would generally be NGOs, non-profits, educational institutions, or other non-governmental organizations capable of implementing multi-province programming and meeting compliance requirements.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly excluded.
Are government entities allowed to apply?
No. Government entities are explicitly excluded.
Who is issuing this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, through the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary funding in the public diplomacy activity area.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAKAB-15-CA-011. It is also shown as SCA-05132015.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is May 13, 2015.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date is June 29, 2015.
Has the opportunity been archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on July 29, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for applicants needing access help?
The listed point of contact is Javier Pareja, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
What is the geographic focus of the program?
The program focus is Afghanistan, with engagement across districts, provinces, and regions, and participation from at least four provinces.
What is meant by "exchange activities" in this program context?
Based on the description, exchange activities are program elements designed to connect youth across districts, provinces, and regions, alongside league play, leading to a national-level competition.
What makes this a public diplomacy program?
The opportunity is positioned as a public diplomacy and community engagement tool, using structured youth sports and inter-provincial connections to support broader engagement objectives.
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