The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is offering an open competition for a cooperative agreement. This grant is for establishing a pivotal partnership between a U.S. four-year college or university (or a U.S. non-profit collaborating with one) and Kabul Education University in Afghanistan. The primary purpose of this grant is to enhance English language teaching capabilities in Afghanistan by focusing on creating a Master’s degree in English as a Foreign or Second Language. This initiative aligns directly with the Afghanistan Ministry of Higher Education’s Strategic Plan for Higher Education, aiming to significantly bolster language education and academic programs within the region.
Opportunity ID: 74473
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-11-CA-111-SCA-022511 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a Partnership in English with Kabul Education University, Afghanistan |
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: | Feb 25, 2011 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2011 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2011 |
Archive Date: | May 29, 2011 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $3,500,000 |
Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a Partnership between a U.S. four year college or university, or a U.S. non-profit organization in partnership with a U.S. four-year college or university, and Kabul Education University in the field of teaching the English language. This partnership will focus on creating a Masters degree in English as a Foreign/Second Language in keeping with the Afghanistan Ministry of Higher EducationÂ’s Strategic Plan for Higher Education. |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist, SCA/PPD Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 74473 Full Announcement-1 -> kabul education university english partnership rfp final.pdf
Folder 74473 Other Supporting Documents-Discussion Transcript 1 -> rfp tesol meeting-hanchey-110318-grants (2) (2).pdf
Folder 74473 Other Supporting Documents-Meeting flyer 1 -> grants.gov flyer.pdf
Folder 74473 Other Supporting Documents-Supplementary Information 1 -> q&a 4.07.11.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage Program Specialist, SCA/PPD Phone 202-647-9503 Email: DelageEM@state.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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PKG00036450 | Feb 25, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
74473 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
74473 Budget-1.1.pdf
74473 Project-1.1.pdf
74473 SF424A-1.0.pdf
74473 SF424B-1.1.pdf