This grant is for establishing a cooperative university partnership between a U.S. institution and Herat University’s Department of Agriculture in Afghanistan. The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is funding this initiative to bolster agricultural expertise crucial for Afghanistan’s economy. Herat University’s Agriculture Department, a national priority, aims to train technical experts in fields like agronomy, animal husbandry, horticulture, plant protection, and agricultural extension. The partnership seeks to create joint research and training opportunities, enhancing the capacity of Herat University graduates to better plan and manage Afghanistan’s vital agricultural resources and economy. This investment directly supports the country’s economic future by developing skilled professionals in this critical sector.
Opportunity ID: 236650
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-CA-028-SCA-06202013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S.-Afghan University Partnership with Herat University, Department of Agriculture |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Jun 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 21, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 21, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all accredited U.S. community colleges, colleges, and universities with direct experience in agriculture, a demonstrated knowledge of the Afghan context, and the ability to implement stated activities. Accredited U.S. two- and four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals. |
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 assistance awards through this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a cooperative agreement to establish a university partnership between a college or university in the United States and Herat University, Herat, Afghanistan in the field of agriculture. Herat University is the premiere higher education institute in western Afghanistan, and is ranked number 7 nationwide. In 2012, Herat University had 10,429 students and 334 faculty members. The Department of Agriculture is the largest of 14 schools (faculties) at Herat University, with 801 students, 150 of whom are women. The Herat University Department of Agricultures overarching objective is to develop technical experts in the fields of agronomy, animal husbandry, horticulture, plant protection and agricultural extension. The Herat University Chancellor, recognizing the role that agriculture plays in Afghanistans economy and with an eye to the future, has identified the agriculture faculty as a priority for further development so that its graduates can better plan and manage Afghanistans agricultural resources and economy. Creating joint research and training opportunities are some of the Agriculture Faculty Deans core objectives. |
| 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 236650 Full Announcement-1 -> 028 herat ag partnership rfgp final.pdf
Folder 236650 Full Announcement-1 -> 028 annex to herat univ ag partnership rfgp to scappd2.pdf
Folder 236650 Full Announcement-2 -> 028 herat univ partnership rfgp qanda 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 | PKG00179685 | Jun 20, 2013 | Jul 21, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
236650 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
236650 Budget-1.1.pdf
236650 Project-1.1.pdf
236650 SF424A-1.0.pdf
236650 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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