The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Kabul, Afghanistan offers this grant for a U.S.-Afghan University Partnership. Its purpose is to connect an accredited U.S. four-year college or university with Kabul Polytechnic University. This collaboration focuses on Geology and Mining, specifically establishing a Geographic Information System (GIS) Department. Eligible applicants are U.S. 501(c)(3) four-year colleges. While single institutions can apply, two U.S. colleges may collaborate, with one designated as prime. Sub-agreements with universities in other countries are also permissible, promoting international academic exchange.
Opportunity ID: 237335
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCSKAB-13-CA-033-SCA-07082013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S.-Afghan University Partnership with Kabul Polytechnic University in Geology and Mining, Establishing a Geographic Information System (GIS) Department |
| 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: | Jul 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 06, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| 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 accredited U.S. community colleges and universities with direct experience in engineering, a demonstrated knowledge of the Afghan context, and the ability to implement stated activities. |
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 to submit a proposal for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a college or university in the United States and Kabul Polytechnic University in Kabul, Afghanistan in the content area of Geology and Mining, specifically related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in partnership with Kabul Polytechnic University. Two U.S. colleges and universities may collaborate in response to this proposal, but the award will only be made to one college or university as the prime. Sub-agreements with universities in the other countries are also permissible for this grant. |
| 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 237335 Full Announcement-1 -> 033 kabul polytechnic univ partnership rfgp final.pdf
Folder 237335 Full Announcement-2 -> questions and answers for us-afghan university partnership with kpu in geology and mining rfgp.pdf
Folder 237335 Other Supporting Documents-Annex 1 -> annexes to the kpu gis department rfpg june26_2013.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 | PKG00180516 | Jul 08, 2013 | Aug 07, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
237335 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
237335 Budget-1.1.pdf
237335 Project-1.1.pdf
237335 SF424A-1.0.pdf
237335 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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