Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 16 CA 010 SCA 04122016
Apply for SCAKAB 16 CA 010 SCA 04122016
- The DOS-AFG in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Debate Training and Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.501.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 12, 2016 and posted on Apr 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2016. (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 $100,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Youth Debate Training and Competition grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 16 CA 010 SCA 04122016) is a U.S. Department of State Afghanistan-related discretionary funding program offered through a cooperative agreement. The agency listed is DOS-AFG, and it was posted and created on April 12, 2016, with an application deadline of June 20, 2016. The program anticipated making one award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $100,000. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.501, and eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
The core purpose of the award is to fund a structured youth debate initiative that combines debate training with a series of debate competitions held across multiple provinces in Afghanistan, culminating in a final round in Kabul. The target participants are women and men ages 18 to 30, drawn from provinces throughout the country. The program is designed to strengthen practical civic engagement skills, focusing on public speaking, critical thinking, teamwork, and in-depth research. By moving participants through both preparation and live competition, the initiative aims to build confidence and competence in constructive dialogue and organized argumentation in a co-educational setting.
A defining feature of the program is that trainings and competitions are conducted in English, and participants are expected to learn a widely recognized debate format. Beyond debating technique, the program emphasizes substantive learning: participants explore debate themes from multiple perspectives, practice building evidence-based arguments, and develop the habit of anticipating and responding to objections. To support the research and learning component, the recipient organization is allowed to bring in subject-matter experts such as university faculty, civil society activists, and qualified debate instructors. These experts can conduct pre-debate research sessions either in person or remotely (including via Skype), which indicates the program expects structured preparation rather than only performance-based competitions.
The opportunity also includes a public outreach and amplification element. Debate events are meant to be shared through social media and other communication channels to reinforce lessons from the debates and to encourage continued discussion and engagement after events conclude, both among participants and within the broader community. Oversight and content control are built into the structure: all debate themes must be approved by PAS (Public Affairs Section), and all debate competitions must be conducted in English, reinforcing consistency with the program's diplomatic and educational objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Youth Debate Training and Competition.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCAKAB 16 CA 010 SCA 04122016.
3) Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State. The agency listed for this posting is DOS-AFG.
4) Is this funding a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This program is offered through a cooperative agreement.
5) What is the program focused on?
The core purpose is to fund a structured youth debate initiative that combines debate training with a series of debate competitions held in multiple provinces in Afghanistan, culminating in a final round in Kabul.
6) Who are the intended participants?
The target participants are women and men ages 18 to 30, drawn from provinces throughout Afghanistan.
7) What skills is the program designed to build?
The initiative is designed to strengthen practical civic engagement skills, including:
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- In-depth research
- Confidence and competence in constructive dialogue and organized argumentation
8) Where will the debate competitions take place?
Competitions are planned across multiple provinces in Afghanistan, with a culminating final round in Kabul.
9) Are the trainings and competitions co-educational?
Yes. The program description emphasizes learning and competition in a co-educational setting for both women and men.
10) In what language must the debates be conducted?
All debate competitions must be conducted in English, and trainings and competitions are conducted in English as a defining feature of the program.
11) Do participants have to use a specific debate format?
Yes. Participants are expected to learn a widely recognized debate format.
12) Is the program only about performance in competitions, or does it include preparation and research?
It includes structured preparation. Participants explore themes from multiple perspectives, practice building evidence-based arguments, and develop the habit of anticipating and responding to objections. The program also allows for pre-debate research sessions.
13) Can the recipient organization bring in outside experts to support the program?
Yes. The recipient organization is allowed to bring in subject-matter experts such as university faculty, civil society activists, and qualified debate instructors.
14) Are remote sessions allowed for expert support and research preparation?
Yes. Experts can conduct pre-debate research sessions in person or remotely, including via Skype.
15) Is there a public outreach or communications component?
Yes. Debate events are intended to be shared through social media and other communication channels to reinforce lessons from the debates and encourage continued discussion after events conclude.
16) Who must approve the debate themes?
All debate themes must be approved by PAS (Public Affairs Section).
17) How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipated making one award.
18) What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum funding level (award ceiling) is $100,000.
19) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.501.
20) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 12, 2016.
21) What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is June 20, 2016.
22) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others". Additional eligibility details are referenced in the full announcement.
23) What is the overall intent behind using debate as the program model?
The program is structured to move participants through both training and live competition so they can build practical skills for civic engagement, including constructive dialogue, organized argumentation, evidence-based reasoning, and respectful engagement with opposing viewpoints.
24) Does the opportunity specify any oversight requirements related to content and delivery?
Yes. The opportunity includes oversight and content control requirements, including that PAS must approve all debate themes and that all competitions must be conducted in English.
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