Opportunity Information: Apply for SCSKAB 13 CA 033 SCA 07082013
Apply for SCSKAB 13 CA 033 SCA 07082013
- The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Afghan University Partnership with Kabul Polytechnic University in Geology and Mining, Establishing a Geographic Information System (GIS) Department" 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 8, 2013 and posted on Jul 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 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 accredited U.S. community colleges and universities with direct experience in engineering, a demonstrated knowledge of the Afghan context, and the ability to implement stated activities.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "U.S. Afghan University Partnership with Kabul Polytechnic University in Geology and Mining, Establishing a Geographic Information System (GIS) Department," is a discretionary funding announcement issued by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul under the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement in the project during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The program sits within an education-focused activity category and is tied to CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, reflecting a broader goal of strengthening academic and institutional ties while supporting capacity building in Afghanistan.
At its core, the opportunity seeks proposals to establish a formal university partnership between a U.S. institution and Kabul Polytechnic University (KPU) in Kabul, with the technical focus on geology and mining and a specific emphasis on building GIS capability. The project’s intent is to help develop or stand up a GIS department or department-level capacity at KPU that supports geology and mining education and related applied skills. In practical terms, this implies a combination of academic program development and institutional strengthening, such as creating GIS-related curriculum, building teaching capacity, improving laboratory or technical resources, and helping KPU integrate GIS into geology and mining instruction and potentially research or practical applications.
Eligibility is aimed at accredited U.S. colleges and universities, including community colleges, that have direct experience in engineering or closely related technical fields, can demonstrate knowledge of the Afghan context, and can credibly implement the stated activities. The notice also highlights eligibility for accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities that meet the requirements associated with nonprofit status under 26 USC 501(c)(3). Collaboration is allowed: two U.S. institutions may work together in preparing and executing a proposal, but only one institution can receive the award as the prime recipient. In addition, the prime recipient may use subagreements, including with universities in other countries, which provides flexibility to bring in specialized GIS or geology/mining expertise if needed.
Funding for the opportunity is set at an estimated total of $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000, and the announcement anticipates making a single award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness, although applicants may still choose to leverage institutional resources if it strengthens the proposal.
Key dates show the announcement was posted and created on July 8, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 7, 2013, and an archive date of September 6, 2013. This indicates it was a time-limited competition with about a one-month application window. Organizations that had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, for assistance with inquiries and submissions.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a capacity-building and partnership-driven education initiative designed to create sustainable GIS teaching and institutional infrastructure within KPU’s geology and mining domain, implemented through a structured partnership with an eligible U.S. academic institution under close coordination with the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "U.S. Afghan University Partnership with Kabul Polytechnic University in Geology and Mining, Establishing a Geographic Information System (GIS) Department."
Which U.S. government office is issuing this announcement?
This is a discretionary funding announcement issued by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, under the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan.
What type of award is expected under this opportunity?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This typically means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during project implementation, rather than only providing funding with minimal ongoing participation.
What is the primary purpose of the program?
The program seeks proposals to establish a formal university partnership between a U.S. institution and Kabul Polytechnic University (KPU) focused on geology and mining, with a specific emphasis on building Geographic Information System (GIS) capacity.
What is the main focus area or activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity sits within an education-focused activity category, emphasizing academic and institutional capacity building through international university partnership.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What institution in Afghanistan is the U.S. university expected to partner with?
The partnership is intended to be established with Kabul Polytechnic University (KPU) in Kabul.
What does the program aim to establish at Kabul Polytechnic University?
The intent is to help develop or stand up a GIS department or department-level capacity at KPU that supports geology and mining education and related applied skills.
What kinds of activities are implied by "establishing GIS capability" at KPU?
Based on the announcement description, this implies a mix of academic program development and institutional strengthening, such as developing GIS-related curriculum, building teaching capacity, improving laboratory or technical resources, and integrating GIS into geology and mining instruction (and potentially into research or practical applications).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at accredited U.S. colleges and universities, including community colleges, that have direct experience in engineering or closely related technical fields, can demonstrate knowledge of the Afghan context, and can credibly implement the stated activities.
Are U.S. four-year nonprofit universities specifically mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The notice highlights eligibility for accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities that meet the requirements associated with nonprofit status under 26 USC 501(c)(3).
Can community colleges apply?
Yes. Accredited U.S. colleges and universities, including community colleges, are included in the eligibility description.
Can two U.S. institutions collaborate on one proposal?
Yes. Two U.S. institutions may work together in preparing and executing a proposal; however, only one institution can receive the award as the prime recipient.
If multiple institutions are involved, who receives the award?
Only one institution may be designated as the prime recipient and receive the award, even if other institutions collaborate on proposal development and execution.
Can the prime recipient use subawards or subagreements?
Yes. The prime recipient may use subagreements, including with universities in other countries, which can allow the project to bring in specialized expertise in GIS or geology/mining.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding is $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?
The announcement anticipates making a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness.
Can an applicant still contribute institutional resources even if matching is not required?
Yes. While not required, applicants may choose to leverage institutional resources if it strengthens the proposal.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on July 8, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 7, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 6, 2013.
How long was the application window based on the listed dates?
Based on the posted date of July 8, 2013 and the closing date of August 7, 2013, the competition window was approximately one month.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
Organizations having difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, for assistance with inquiries and submissions.
What is the broader goal of the program as described?
The opportunity reflects a broader goal of strengthening academic and institutional ties while supporting capacity building in Afghanistan, particularly through an education-centered partnership that builds sustainable GIS teaching and institutional infrastructure within KPU's geology and mining domain.
What does "capacity-building and partnership-driven" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this announcement, it refers to a structured collaboration where the U.S. institution helps build durable academic and institutional capability at KPU (including curriculum, teaching capacity, and technical resources) rather than only delivering a short-term training event.
What level of U.S. government involvement should applicants expect?
Because the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial involvement by the U.S. government during implementation, coordinated through the U.S. Embassy in Kabul's Public Affairs Section.
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