Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 014 SCA 06152015
Apply for SCAKAB 15 CA 014 SCA 06152015
- 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 "Rural Youth Development" 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 Jul 31, 2015 and posted on Jun 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 10, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 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 Rural Youth Development grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 15 CA 014 SCA 06152015) is a U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, Public Affairs Section (PAS) initiative run out of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. It is offered as a discretionary public diplomacy program and would be funded through a cooperative agreement, meaning the award recipient should expect an active partnership and oversight role from PAS rather than operating entirely independently. The program’s central purpose is to create or strengthen a rural youth development model in Afghanistan that uses agricultural education as the main vehicle for helping young people build leadership skills, confidence, and pathways to future careers.
The intended participants are boys and girls ages 10 to 19 living in rural communities. The announcement emphasizes that the program should preferably be embedded within existing structures such as youth associations or schools, rather than being built from scratch as a separate, stand-alone activity. A key theme is that programming should be tailored to the needs and realities of each participating community, rather than applying a single rigid curriculum everywhere.
Program design is expected to combine agricultural science education with leadership training and hands-on learning experiences. The opportunity description points to a practical, experience-based approach that can include field trips, competitions and public events (such as fairs), and structured group meetings that connect youth with peers on a regular basis. It also highlights activities that link young participants to real economic and community systems, including linkages to markets, volunteer service opportunities, mentorship relationships, and interaction with relevant local actors. The program is expected to draw on the expertise of Afghan technical specialists, including experts from Afghan ministries, universities, and other relevant organizations, which signals a strong preference for local technical credibility and collaboration.
A major expected component is the creation of a mentor and volunteer network to support youth participants. The announcement suggests that this cadre could include successful local farmers, cooperative extension agents, provincial officials, and other community leaders who can provide guidance, demonstrate real-world agricultural practices, and serve as credible role models. This implies applicants should plan not only for youth activities but also for recruiting, organizing, and supporting mentors and volunteers so that mentorship is consistent and structured rather than informal or occasional.
Implementation is planned to begin with a pilot phase. The announcement is explicit that the broader project should only continue after PAS reviews and approves the pilot results or direction, so proposals would need to show how the pilot will be used to test the model, learn what works in a given setting, and then scale or expand responsibly with PAS agreement. This staged approach suggests PAS is looking for thoughtful risk management, adaptive learning, and clear decision points before committing to full rollout.
In terms of funding and period of performance, PAS expected to make one award with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. The award floor is listed at $1,750,000 and the ceiling at $2,000,000, indicating PAS anticipated proposals in a relatively narrow funding range and at a fairly large scale for a youth development program. The base performance period is 24 months, with an option for one additional 12-month extension (option year one), for a potential total of 36 months if the option is exercised.
Eligibility is broadly open to most organization types, with two clear exclusions: individuals and government entities are not eligible to apply as the prime recipient. Only one organization can serve as the prime awardee, but subcontracts are allowed as long as the proposal clearly defines each partner’s roles and responsibilities. The opportunity also states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be considered competitive (though they could still choose to leverage other resources if helpful and allowable).
The funding is associated with CFDA number 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan). Key dates listed include an original closing date of August 3, 2015, later extended to August 10, 2015, with posting on June 15, 2015, and an archive date of September 2, 2015. For access issues or inquiries related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Javier Pareja, Grants Manager in the PAS at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Rural Youth Development Grant (SCAKAB 15 CA 014 SCA 06152015) - FAQs
1) What is the Rural Youth Development grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, Public Affairs Section (PAS) initiative run out of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. It is described as a discretionary public diplomacy program designed to support rural youth development in Afghanistan through agricultural education and related leadership-building activities.
2) What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to create or strengthen a rural youth development model in Afghanistan that uses agricultural education as the main vehicle to help young people build leadership skills, confidence, and pathways to future careers.
3) Who are the intended participants?
The intended participants are boys and girls ages 10 to 19 who live in rural communities.
4) Does the program need to be built as a new stand-alone initiative?
No. The announcement indicates the program should preferably be embedded within existing structures, such as youth associations or schools, rather than being created as a separate, stand-alone activity from scratch.
5) Is a single standardized curriculum expected across all communities?
No. A key theme is that programming should be tailored to the needs and realities of each participating community, rather than applying one rigid curriculum everywhere.
6) What kinds of activities are expected under the program?
The design is expected to combine agricultural science education with leadership training and hands-on learning. Examples mentioned include experience-based approaches such as field trips, competitions, public events (for example, fairs), and structured group meetings that connect youth with peers regularly.
7) Are linkages to markets and community systems part of the expected approach?
Yes. The opportunity highlights activities that connect youth participants to real economic and community systems, including linkages to markets, volunteer service opportunities, mentorship relationships, and interaction with relevant local actors.
8) How important is local technical expertise and collaboration?
The program is expected to draw on Afghan technical specialists, including experts from Afghan ministries, universities, and other relevant organizations. This signals a strong preference for local technical credibility and collaboration.
9) Is mentorship a required or major component?
Mentorship is described as a major expected component. The announcement calls for the creation of a mentor and volunteer network to support youth participants in a consistent and structured way.
10) Who can be included in the mentor and volunteer network?
The announcement suggests the cadre could include successful local farmers, cooperative extension agents, provincial officials, and other community leaders who can provide guidance, demonstrate real-world agricultural practices, and serve as credible role models.
11) Does the opportunity expect applicants to plan for mentor/volunteer management, not just youth activities?
Yes. The description implies applicants should plan for recruiting, organizing, and supporting mentors and volunteers so mentorship is structured and consistent rather than informal or occasional.
12) What type of award mechanism will be used?
Funding would be provided through a cooperative agreement.
13) What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the award recipient should expect an active partnership and oversight role from PAS, rather than operating entirely independently.
14) How is the program expected to roll out (pilot vs. full implementation)?
Implementation is planned to begin with a pilot phase. The broader project is expected to continue only after PAS reviews and approves the pilot results or direction, so the pilot is intended to test the model, learn what works, and then scale or expand responsibly with PAS agreement.
15) How much funding is available?
PAS expected to make one award with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000.
16) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $1,750,000 and the award ceiling is $2,000,000.
17) How many awards are expected?
The opportunity states PAS expected to make one award.
18) What is the period of performance?
The base performance period is 24 months, with an option for one additional 12-month extension (option year one), for a potential total of 36 months if the option is exercised.
19) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be considered competitive.
20) Who is eligible to apply as the prime recipient?
Eligibility is broadly open to most organization types, with two exclusions: individuals and government entities are not eligible to apply as the prime recipient.
21) Can more than one organization serve as the prime awardee?
No. Only one organization can serve as the prime awardee.
22) Are subcontracts or partner arrangements allowed?
Yes. Subcontracts are allowed as long as the proposal clearly defines each partner's roles and responsibilities.
23) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding is associated with CFDA number 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan).
24) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2015. The original closing date was August 3, 2015, and it was later extended to August 10, 2015. The archive date is September 2, 2015.
25) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 15 CA 014 SCA 06152015.
26) Who is the listed contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Javier Pareja, Grants Manager in the PAS at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
27) Which U.S. government office is running this program?
The initiative is run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, based at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
28) Is the opportunity described as a public diplomacy program?
Yes. The announcement describes it as a discretionary public diplomacy program.
29) What kinds of learning methods are emphasized?
The description emphasizes practical, experience-based learning and hands-on activities, supported by regular structured group meetings and opportunities such as field trips, competitions, and public events.
30) What is PAS looking for in the pilot phase?
The pilot is intended to test the model, learn what works in a given setting, and support an adaptive approach with clear decision points before broader rollout, subject to PAS review and approval.
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