The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section is offering its Alumni Small Grants program to empower local alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs. This grant is specifically designed to support alumni-led initiatives that foster significant community impact. The primary purposes include developing robust alumni networks across diverse professional fields, facilitating the transfer of knowledge gained during U.S. Government-sponsored exchanges, providing crucial funding for volunteer and community service efforts, and enhancing leadership capacities among young alumni. Eligible projects must demonstrate a direct positive effect on the surrounding community, promote networking among alumni from various years and programs, and incorporate a strong volunteer component. All funded projects are expected to be completed within six months or less.
Opportunity ID: 141574
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-12-AW-003-SCA-020112 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section, Local Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | These local grants are intended for local Alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs. They support projects to:
1. Develop Alumni networks across professional fields. Projects should be Alumni-led. They should have a direct impact on the surrounding community, support networking among Alumni from different years and/or programs, and include a volunteer component. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 250 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2012 Applications will be accepted until no later than September 1, 2012, but the fund may close earlier should funds be fully obligated prior to that date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2012 Applications will be accepted until no later than September 1, 2012, but the fund may close earlier should funds be fully obligated prior to that date. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This fund is available solely to Alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs who are registered on http://state.alumni.gov. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the embassys Alumni Small Grants program. Please follow all instructions below carefully. Purpose of Grant: These local grants are intended for local Alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs. They support projects to: 1. Develop Alumni networks across professional fields.2. Support Alumni efforts to transfer knowledge gained while on U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs.3. Provide support funding for volunteer and community service efforts.4. Develop leadership capacity among young Alumni. Projects should be Alumni-led. They should have a direct impact on the surrounding community, support networking among Alumni from different years and/or programs, and include a volunteer component. Projects must be completed in six months or less. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Rafferty
Email:kabulpdproposals@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 141574 Full Announcement-1 -> grantapplication.pdf
Folder 141574 Full Announcement-1 -> 2012 alumni small grants rfp.pdf
Folder 141574 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424_mandatory-v1.1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cynthia Rafferty
Email: kabulpdproposals@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00095291 | Feb 01, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
141574 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf