Opportunity ID: 301420

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB-18-AW-001-SCA-03082018
Funding Opportunity Title: Maintenance and Operation of English Language and Computer Learning Centers
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 08, 2018
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 07, 2018
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 07, 2018
Archive Date: Jun 06, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $1,600,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for 1) individuals and 2) Afghan government entities. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one entity may be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan
Description: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to maintain and operate nine English Language and Computer Learning Centers (ELCLC). This program will also include funding to establish and operate two new centers.

ELCLCs are computer and language learning centers that have been established at public universities throughout Afghanistan. ELCLCs help Afghan university students and faculty improve their English proficiency through open-access and instructor-led courses using the latest off-the-shelf and tailored software, curricula, and web-based resources. The centers also help advance computer competencies for university students and staff through their computer training courses. ELCLCs offer on- and off-line English teaching resources, free internet access, computer work stations, and an area for conducting small programs. The centers also provide learner-centered English language teaching augmented by computer-assisted language learning software applications, as well as certification using the internationally recognized International Computer Driver’s License (ICDL) training program.

The heart of an ELCLC is its commitment to provide up-to-date English language programs open to various university audiences, depending on individual university policies and priorities as determined by chancellors or other designated university officials. In some locations, the ELCLC is the only place where non-traditional English and IT training sessions and workshops can take place due to infrastructure challenges.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Karen Brown, Grants Management Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan

Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 301420 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> ELCLC NOFO 1 QandA POSTED.PDF

Folder 301420 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> ELCLC NOFO 1 POSTED 2.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Karen Brown, Grants Management Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan

Email: KabulPASProposals@state.gov

Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
19.501 SCAKAB-18-AW-001 ELCLCs PKG00238945 Mar 08, 2018 May 07, 2018 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

301420 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

301420 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

301420 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

301420 SF424A-1.0.pdf

301420 SF424B-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

301420 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

301420 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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