Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 13 GR 020 SCA 03252013
Apply for SCAKAB 13 GR 020 SCA 03252013
- 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 "Small Grants for Alumni of U.S. Government Funded Programs FY 2013" 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 Mar 25, 2013 and posted on Mar 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is open to organizations or companies run by Afghan individuals who have participated in a U.S. Government funded program, including but not limited to the International Visitor Leadership Program, the Hubert H. Humphrey fellowship, or the Fulbright Program. Proof of participation in a U.S. Government funded program which qualifies the individual as an alumnus or alumna is required. Alumni who submit proposals must already have an established organization or business, and a proven track record of success in implementing projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Please note only applications from Afghan alumnus/alumna (of U.S. government programs) will be accepted. Applications from non Afghan alumnus/alumna (of U.S. Government programs) will not be considered for funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Small Grants for Alumni of U.S. Government Funded Programs FY 2013 opportunity was a discretionary grant competition run under the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. It was designed as a public diplomacy funding program (CFDA 19.501) intended to support practical, community-facing projects in Afghanistan that build on the experience and networks of Afghan alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange and training programs. The overall aim was to fund projects that create sustainable economic opportunities, deliver leadership training, and/or expand access to education or improve education quality, with a clear emphasis on activities that can continue beyond the grant period rather than one-time events that end when funding ends.
Funding for the competition was estimated at a total of $500,000, with an expectation of around seven awards. Individual awards were intended to fall between $50,000 (award floor) and $100,000 (award ceiling). Cost sharing or matching funds were not required, which meant applicants did not need to provide a financial match to be eligible, though proposals still needed to demonstrate realism, value for money, and sustainability. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was listed as “Other,†clarified as public diplomacy.
Eligibility was narrowly focused. Only Afghan alumni of U.S. government-funded programs could apply, and applications from non-Afghan alumni were explicitly excluded. Eligible applicants were organizations or companies run by Afghan individuals who had participated in a qualifying U.S. government-funded program, including (but not limited to) the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, or the Fulbright Program. Applicants had to provide proof of program participation to verify alumni status. Just as importantly, the alumni were required to already operate an established organization or business with a proven track record of implementing projects in Afghanistan, not a newly formed entity created solely to pursue the grant. Afghan organizations also needed to show they were currently registered in-country (for example, through a valid registration license), demonstrate competent program capacity, and be able to meet grant reporting requirements, which typically include narrative and financial reporting on progress and results.
Project proposals were expected to be concrete and implementation-ready. PAS was looking for a detailed plan that clearly described the project or program goals, the activities that would be carried out, and how those activities would be completed within the specified timeframe. A competitive application would show a coherent logic from needs to activities to measurable results, along with practical details such as staffing, partnerships, target beneficiaries, and a credible approach to monitoring progress. Sustainability was a central expectation: proposals were supposed to describe how the work would continue after the grant ends, whether through revenue generation, integration into an ongoing organizational program, local partnerships, training-of-trainers models, or other durable mechanisms. The opportunity also allowed collaboration, noting that two or more alumni could submit a joint proposal, which encouraged alumni networks to pool expertise and expand reach.
The key dates for this FY 2013 opportunity were posted on March 25, 2013, with an application deadline of April 30, 2013, and an archive date of May 30, 2013. The administering office was the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, and the listed point of contact for access issues with the full announcement was Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, PAS, U.S. Embassy Kabul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the "Small Grants for Alumni of U.S. Government Funded Programs FY 2013" opportunity?
This was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, administered through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. It was a public diplomacy funding program (CFDA 19.501) intended to support practical, community-facing projects in Afghanistan that build on the experience and networks of Afghan alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange and training programs.
2. What was the main purpose of the program?
The program aimed to fund projects in Afghanistan that (1) create sustainable economic opportunities, (2) deliver leadership training, and/or (3) expand access to education or improve education quality. A major emphasis was on activities designed to continue beyond the grant period, rather than one-time events that end when funding ends.
3. Who administered this grant competition?
The administering office was the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, under the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
4. What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
5. What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as "Other," and it was clarified as public diplomacy.
6. How much total funding was expected to be available?
Total funding for the competition was estimated at $500,000.
7. About how many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated making around seven awards.
8. What was the expected award size per grantee?
Individual awards were intended to fall between $50,000 (award floor) and $100,000 (award ceiling).
9. Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required, meaning applicants did not need to provide a financial match to be eligible.
10. If matching was not required, what did proposals still need to demonstrate financially?
Even without a required match, proposals still needed to demonstrate realism, value for money, and sustainability.
11. Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was narrowly focused on Afghan alumni of U.S. government-funded programs. Eligible applicants were organizations or companies run by Afghan individuals who had participated in a qualifying U.S. government-funded exchange or training program.
12. Were non-Afghan alumni allowed to apply?
No. Applications from non-Afghan alumni were explicitly excluded.
13. Which U.S. government-funded programs qualified someone as an eligible alumni applicant?
The opportunity referenced qualifying programs including (but not limited to) the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, and the Fulbright Program.
14. What proof of eligibility was required regarding alumni status?
Applicants had to provide proof of program participation to verify alumni status.
15. Could an individual alumnus apply directly, or did they need to apply through an organization?
Eligible applicants were described as organizations or companies run by Afghan alumni. The opportunity emphasized that the alumni were required to already operate an established organization or business with a proven track record of implementing projects in Afghanistan.
16. Could a newly formed organization apply?
No. The opportunity stated that applicants had to be an established organization or business with a proven track record in Afghanistan, not a newly formed entity created solely to pursue the grant.
17. Did Afghan organizations need to be registered in Afghanistan?
Yes. Afghan organizations needed to show they were currently registered in-country (for example, through a valid registration license).
18. What kinds of organizational capacity were applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate competent program capacity and the ability to meet grant reporting requirements.
19. What reporting requirements were mentioned?
The opportunity noted that grant reporting requirements typically include narrative and financial reporting on progress and results.
20. What kinds of projects were expected to be competitive?
Project proposals were expected to be concrete and implementation-ready, with a detailed plan describing goals, activities, and how those activities would be completed within the specified timeframe. Strong proposals were expected to show a coherent logic from needs to activities to measurable results, and include practical details such as staffing, partnerships, target beneficiaries, and an approach to monitoring progress.
21. What did "implementation-ready" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the description, it meant having a detailed, practical plan that clearly described what would be done, how it would be done, and how the project would be carried out within the specified timeframe, including operational details like staffing and partnerships.
22. How important was sustainability in the project design?
Sustainability was a central expectation. Proposals were supposed to explain how activities and benefits would continue after the grant ended, rather than stopping when funding ended.
23. What types of sustainability approaches were specifically encouraged?
The opportunity gave examples such as revenue generation, integration into an ongoing organizational program, local partnerships, training-of-trainers models, or other durable mechanisms that support continuation beyond the grant period.
24. Were collaborations or joint proposals allowed?
Yes. The opportunity allowed collaboration and stated that two or more alumni could submit a joint proposal, encouraging alumni networks to pool expertise and expand reach.
25. When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 25, 2013.
26. What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 30, 2013.
27. When was the archive date?
The archive date was May 30, 2013.
28. Where was the administering office located?
The administering office (PAS) was at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
29. Who was the point of contact listed for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, PAS, U.S. Embassy Kabul, for access issues with the full announcement.
30. What did the program expect projects to focus on geographically?
The program was intended to support projects in Afghanistan and emphasized implementing community-facing activities within Afghanistan.
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