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 Agriculture’s 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 Afghanistan’s 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 Afghanistan’s agricultural resources and economy. Creating joint research and training opportunities are some of the Agriculture Faculty Dean’s core objectives.
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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