Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 12 AW 001 SCA 100111
Apply for SCAKAB 12 AW 001 SCA 100111
- 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 "U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS Annual Program Statement" 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 29, 2012 and posted on Nov 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2012 The close date was advanced from the end of the fiscal year to April 4, 2012, at 2359 Kabul time (329 pm Eastern time).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section encourages applications from all sectors committed and organized civil society organizations, private sector companies, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals. U.S. NGOs may apply but preference is given to local NGOs or to partnerships that develop capacity with Afghan NGOs or employees and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State and administered through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, offered this Annual Program Statement as part of its Public Diplomacy Grants program. The opportunity was designed to fund local, Afghanistan-focused public diplomacy and civil society projects that advance key U.S. Embassy Kabul objectives around civic participation, inclusive governance, and public engagement. Funding was offered through grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 19.501 (Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan), and the program explicitly emphasized local ownership and sustainable Afghan-led implementation.
The grant program targeted initiatives that strengthen civil society and expand participation across Afghan society, with particular emphasis on supporting women’s full participation. It also aimed to deepen people-to-people ties within Afghanistan, across the region, and between Afghanistan and the United States, while countering extremist narratives that recruit or exploit communities. Another core focus was expanding media engagement and public political discourse, alongside building communications capacity for both the Afghan public and government institutions. In practical terms, PAS was looking for projects that improve the information environment, encourage constructive debate, and promote democratic processes, human rights, and tolerant community leadership.
A wide range of activities were identified as good fits for funding. Examples included new media concepts intended to reach broader audiences, media training and professional development projects, English language programming, and proposals that expand U.S.-Afghan exchange programs. The opportunity also supported programs that strengthen government and private-sector communications capabilities, youth community service projects that teach democratic participation and volunteerism, and public education initiatives focused on democratic values and human rights. Additional eligible concepts included projects that amplify tolerant voices from traditional or community leaders, youth recreation and leadership programs, arts and culture initiatives, and radio or television programming that advances the program’s objectives. The announcement also highlighted education access, including scholarships for women and disadvantaged individuals to study at private Afghan universities or at regional or U.S. universities.
Eligibility was broadly open, with the Embassy encouraging applications from organized civil society groups and other capable actors, including local NGOs, universities and academic institutions, think tanks, private sector companies, and individuals. While U.S.-based NGOs could apply, the Embassy signaled a preference for local Afghan organizations or partnerships that actively build Afghan organizational capacity and include a plan to transition programs to sustainable local management. This preference reflected the program’s intent to develop long-term local capability rather than create reliance on external implementers.
Financially, the opportunity listed an award floor of $2,500 and an award ceiling of $5,000,000, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument types were identified as both grants and cooperative agreements, meaning projects could involve varying levels of U.S. government involvement depending on the structure and needs of the activity. The opportunity was originally expected to remain open through the end of the fiscal year (September 30, 2012), but the closing date was moved earlier; the final deadline was April 4, 2012, at 23:59 Kabul time. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Program Specialist Ellen Delage (phone: 202-647-9503).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is an Annual Program Statement from the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State and administered through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. It was offered as part of the Public Diplomacy Grants program to support Afghanistan-focused public diplomacy and civil society projects.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program was designed to fund local, Afghanistan-focused projects that advance U.S. Embassy Kabul objectives related to civic participation, inclusive governance, and public engagement, with an emphasis on local ownership and sustainable Afghan-led implementation.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The announcement identifies CFDA 19.501, titled Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What types of funding instruments are used?
Funding may be provided through grants and cooperative agreements. This means projects could be structured with different levels of U.S. government involvement depending on the activity and implementation approach.
What topics and outcomes does PAS want projects to address?
The opportunity prioritizes initiatives that strengthen civil society and expand participation across Afghan society, support women’s full participation, and encourage civic participation and inclusive governance. It also supports work that deepens people-to-people ties (within Afghanistan, across the region, and between Afghanistan and the United States), counters extremist narratives, expands media engagement and public political discourse, and builds communications capacity for the Afghan public and government institutions.
Is women’s participation specifically emphasized?
Yes. The program places particular emphasis on supporting women’s full participation in Afghan society and related civic and governance processes.
Does the opportunity support efforts to counter extremist narratives?
Yes. Countering extremist narratives that recruit or exploit communities is described as a key focus area.
What does the program mean by improving the "information environment"?
Based on the announcement, PAS was looking for projects that improve the information environment by encouraging constructive debate, expanding media engagement and public political discourse, and strengthening communications capacity among the public and government institutions.
What kinds of activities are considered a good fit for funding?
The announcement lists many examples, including: new media concepts to reach broader audiences; media training and professional development; English language programming; proposals that expand U.S.-Afghan exchange programs; programs strengthening government and private-sector communications; youth community service projects that teach democratic participation and volunteerism; public education on democratic values and human rights; projects amplifying tolerant voices from traditional or community leaders; youth recreation and leadership programs; arts and culture initiatives; and radio or television programming aligned with program objectives.
Are media-related projects eligible?
Yes. Media-related concepts are explicitly included, such as new media concepts, media training and professional development, and radio or television programming that advances the program objectives.
Is English language programming eligible?
Yes. English language programming is specifically identified as an example of an activity that fits the funding priorities.
Does the program fund exchanges between Afghanistan and the United States?
Yes. The opportunity supports proposals that expand U.S.-Afghan exchange programs and aims to deepen ties between Afghanistan and the United States.
Are youth-focused programs supported?
Yes. The announcement includes youth community service projects, youth recreation, and youth leadership programs as eligible concepts, particularly where they teach democratic participation and volunteerism or promote tolerant community leadership.
Are arts and culture projects eligible?
Yes. Arts and culture initiatives are listed among the eligible concepts, as long as they advance the program objectives.
Does the opportunity support education access and scholarships?
Yes. The announcement highlights education access, including scholarships for women and disadvantaged individuals to study at private Afghan universities or at regional or U.S. universities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open. The Embassy encouraged applications from organized civil society groups and other capable actors, including local NGOs, universities and academic institutions, think tanks, private sector companies, and individuals. U.S.-based NGOs could also apply.
Is there a preference for local Afghan organizations?
Yes. While U.S.-based NGOs could apply, the Embassy signaled a preference for local Afghan organizations or partnerships that actively build Afghan organizational capacity and include a plan to transition programs to sustainable local management.
What does the program mean by "local ownership" and "Afghan-led implementation"?
As described in the announcement, the program emphasizes projects that are led and implemented by Afghan actors and designed to be sustainable, including building Afghan organizational capacity and transitioning programs to local management rather than relying on external implementers.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
The award floor is $2,500 and the award ceiling is $5,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the application deadline?
The final deadline was April 4, 2012, at 23:59 Kabul time. The announcement notes the opportunity was originally expected to remain open through September 30, 2012, but the closing date was moved earlier.
Which U.S. government office offered the program?
The program was offered by the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the U.S. Department of State and administered through the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement is Program Specialist Ellen Delage at 202-647-9503.
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