The U.S. Embassy in Kabul’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is offering this grant to eligible organizations for providing essential administrative services to facilitate its travel and exchange programs. This grant is specifically designed to support the logistical needs of various participants. It includes aiding U.S. and internationally-based Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) visiting Afghanistan or traveling domestically for PAS programs. Additionally, the grant supports Afghan program participants traveling within Afghanistan or abroad, including to the U.S. or other countries. Successful proposals should demonstrate a strong track record in delivering exchange and travel facilitation services across Afghanistan, the United States, and other international locations.
Opportunity ID: 236860
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-CA-031-SCA-06272013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Travel Facilitation |
| 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: | Administrative services for public diplomacy activities |
| 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 27, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 27, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 27, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 26, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| 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 U.S., Afghan, and international nonprofit with direct experience in travel facilitation and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Non-Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan invites all eligible organizations (see Section IV for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for an assistance award to provide administrative services for PAS travel/exchange programs. Public and private non-profit organizations or consortia of eligible organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to cooperate with the PAS in the administration and implementation of the following program components: 1) Supporting U.S. and internationally-based Subject Mater Experts (SME) visiting Afghanistan to participate in PAS programs, 2) Supporting U.S.-based and internationally-based Subject Mater Experts (SME) as they travel around Afghanistan to participate in PAS programing, and 3) Supporting Afghan program participants as they travel within Afghanistan and/or abroad, either to the U.S. or to other countries. A successful proposal will demonstrate past performance providing exchange/travel facilitation services in Afghanistan, the United States, and other countries. |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 236860 Full Announcement-1 -> 031 travel facilitation rfgp final.pdf
Folder 236860 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A 1 -> questions and answers.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 | PKG00179956 | Jun 27, 2013 | Jul 27, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
236860 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
236860 Budget-1.1.pdf
236860 Project-1.1.pdf
236860 SF424A-1.0.pdf
236860 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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