The U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Public Affairs Section (PAS), offers a two-year grant to operate an existing English Language Resource Center and establish a new one at Ghouharsahd Girls’ School in Herat, Afghanistan. This grant aims to enhance English language teaching skills, improve methodology, and integrate technology in ESL instruction via courses for government-funded teachers and those in training. Centers will accommodate men and women, ensuring equitable resource access, including designated women-only times. A critical goal is for the centers to transition from private operation to management by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan within the grant period.
Opportunity ID: 220333
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-GR-009-SCA-02052013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Operating Herat English Language Resource Centers |
| 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: | 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: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all Afghan organizations or companies with direct experience in teaching methodology, teaching English and computer courses, or operating a cultural or training center in Afghanistan, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal to operate one existing English Language Resource Center and establish another at Ghouharsahd Girls School in Herat, Afghanistan for a period of two years. During the two-year period, the Centers will host a variety of courses designed to strengthen English language teaching skills, improve English language teaching methodology and increase the use of technology in teaching English as a second language. The recipient should encourage government funded teachers and teachers-in-training to participate in the Centers courses. Pending approval by the Department of Education, the centers will be open to men and women and may accommodate an equal number of men and women, although not necessarily at the same time. The recipient will ensure that all resources, including computers and books, will be used equally by women and men, and to that end may establish times that only women may use the resources. During the two year grant period, the centers must transition from being operated by a private organization to being operated by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 220333 Full Announcement-1 -> herat english resource center final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan 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 | PKG00164350 | Feb 12, 2013 | Mar 12, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
220333 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
220333 Budget-1.1.pdf
220333 Project-1.1.pdf
220333 SF424A-1.0.pdf
220333 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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