Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 12 AW 006 SCA 04082012
Apply for SCAKAB 12 AW 006 SCA 04082012
- 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 Small Grant 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 Apr 9, 2012 and posted on Apr 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 3, 2012. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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) Small Grant Annual Program Statement was a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 12 AW 006) posted on April 9, 2012 by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. It fell under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and was designed as a public diplomacy local grants program aimed primarily at strengthening Afghan civil society and amplifying Afghan voices. The program emphasized practical, community-facing projects that could help Afghanistan make progress toward peace by building networks of reform-minded individuals and organizations, improving institutional capacity, and supporting new leaders capable of resisting extremist influence.
At its core, the grant sought proposals that advanced one or more of five U.S. Embassy public affairs priorities. First, it aimed to strengthen civil society and promote the fullest participation of women across Afghan society, recognizing that sustainable development and stability depend on inclusive civic participation and leadership opportunities for women. Second, it prioritized strengthening people-to-people ties, both within Afghanistan and across the region, and also between Afghanistan and the United States, with the idea that durable partnerships grow from direct community connections, shared professional or educational exchanges, and cooperative initiatives that build trust. Third, it focused on countering extremist voices that recruit, mislead, and exploit, supporting efforts that empower communities with credible alternatives to extremist narratives and that elevate constructive local leadership. Fourth, it encouraged projects that expand media engagement and public political discourse, reflecting an interest in strengthening public conversation, civic awareness, and access to reliable information. Fifth, it supported building communication capacity among Afghan people and government, suggesting an emphasis on improving how institutions and communities communicate, engage audiences, and participate in public dialogue.
Funding was intended for projects that increase the scope, capacity, and participation of non-governmental organizations and citizen groups, especially those working to develop Afghan-led solutions and strengthen local institutions. The program description repeatedly highlighted networking and community-building among reform-oriented individuals and organizations, implying that successful proposals would not only deliver activities but would also create lasting linkages, expand local organizational capacity, and contribute to sustainable, locally managed civic infrastructure. Projects were framed as public diplomacy in nature, meaning they would likely be expected to foster mutual understanding, support constructive civic engagement, and strengthen the ecosystem of organizations and individuals contributing to peaceful progress.
The maximum award amount listed was $50,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowered the barrier for smaller organizations and emerging local groups to apply. Eligibility was broad and inclusive: the Embassy encouraged applications from committed and organized civil society organizations, private sector companies, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions (including universities), and individuals. While U.S. NGOs could apply, the announcement clearly signaled a preference for local Afghan NGOs or for partnerships that directly build Afghan capacity, employ Afghan staff, and include clear plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management. This preference indicates the program was not only funding activities but also trying to shift leadership, skills, and long-term ownership toward Afghan institutions and professionals.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on April 9, 2012. The original closing date was September 1, 2012, with a current closing date shown as September 3, 2012, and the opportunity was archived on October 1, 2012. The listed agency contact for access issues and questions was Cynthia Rafferty, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS Small Grant Annual Program Statement (SCAKAB 12 AW 006)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) Small Grant Annual Program Statement, a discretionary public diplomacy local grants program. It was posted on April 9, 2012 by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, under Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 12 AW 006.
Which CFDA program did this fall under?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 19.501, Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The program aimed primarily to strengthen Afghan civil society and amplify Afghan voices. It emphasized practical, community-facing projects intended to help Afghanistan make progress toward peace by building networks of reform-minded individuals and organizations, improving institutional capacity, and supporting new leaders capable of resisting extremist influence.
What kind of projects was the Embassy looking for?
The description emphasized practical projects with a clear community-facing component. It repeatedly highlighted networking, community-building, capacity expansion for local organizations, and efforts that contribute to sustainable, locally managed civic infrastructure consistent with public diplomacy goals such as mutual understanding and constructive civic engagement.
What were the U.S. Embassy public affairs priorities for proposals?
Proposals were intended to advance one or more of five priorities: (1) strengthening civil society and promoting the fullest participation of women across Afghan society, (2) strengthening people-to-people ties within Afghanistan, across the region, and between Afghanistan and the United States, (3) countering extremist voices that recruit, mislead, and exploit, (4) expanding media engagement and public political discourse, and (5) building communication capacity among Afghan people and government.
How did the program approach women’s participation and inclusion?
One of the stated priorities was strengthening civil society while promoting the fullest participation of women across Afghan society, based on the view that sustainable development and stability depend on inclusive civic participation and leadership opportunities for women.
What did "strengthening people-to-people ties" mean in this program?
The opportunity described people-to-people ties as connections built through direct community relationships, shared professional or educational exchanges, and cooperative initiatives that build trust. These ties were described as relevant within Afghanistan, across the region, and between Afghanistan and the United States.
What did the program mean by countering extremist voices?
The program prioritized efforts that empower communities with credible alternatives to extremist narratives and elevate constructive local leadership, with the aim of countering extremist voices that recruit, mislead, and exploit.
How did media and public discourse fit into the program?
One priority encouraged projects that expand media engagement and public political discourse, reflecting an interest in strengthening public conversation, civic awareness, and access to reliable information.
What does "building communication capacity among Afghan people and government" refer to?
This priority pointed to improving how institutions and communities communicate, engage audiences, and participate in public dialogue, with an emphasis on strengthening communication capacity between Afghan people and government.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed was $50,000.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. The Embassy encouraged applications from committed and organized civil society organizations, private sector companies, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions (including universities), and individuals.
Could U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. U.S. NGOs could apply, but the announcement signaled a preference for local Afghan NGOs or for partnerships that directly build Afghan capacity.
Was there a preference for Afghan-led proposals?
Yes. The opportunity clearly indicated a preference for local Afghan NGOs or partnerships that directly build Afghan capacity, employ Afghan staff, and include clear plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management.
What did the program emphasize about sustainability and long-term impact?
The description implied that successful projects would do more than deliver activities. It highlighted creating lasting linkages, expanding local organizational capacity, building networks of reform-minded individuals and organizations, and supporting sustainable, locally managed civic infrastructure and leadership.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 9, 2012. The original closing date was September 1, 2012, with a current closing date shown as September 3, 2012. The opportunity was archived on October 1, 2012.
Who was the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The listed agency contact was Cynthia Rafferty, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul.
Which U.S. government office administered this opportunity?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, and it was associated with the U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS).
How was this program described in terms of grant type or approach?
It was described as a discretionary grant opportunity and positioned as a public diplomacy local grants program focused on strengthening civil society, building networks, improving capacity, and amplifying Afghan voices through community-facing initiatives.
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