The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is offering a grant to establish a university partnership between a U.S. college/university and Herat University’s Department of Agriculture. Herat University aims to develop technical experts in agronomy, animal husbandry, horticulture, and more. With a priority on agriculture’s role in Afghanistan’s economy, joint research and training opportunities will be created. The grant aims to enhance the agriculture faculty to better manage the country’s resources and economy. Applications are open until Jul 21, 2013.
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:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 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:: | 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: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00179685 |
| Opening Date: | Jun 20, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Jul 21, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan, Email: KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00179685 | Jun 20, 2013 | Jul 21, 2013 | View | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan, Email: KabulPDProposals@state.gov | Organization Applicants |