This grant, offered by the Afghanistan Jobs Creation Program (AJCP), aims to foster economic growth and create sustainable employment opportunities across Afghanistan. Its core objectives include generating revenue through strategic value chain development and supporting robust trade promotion initiatives to significantly increase Afghan exports. The program encourages Afghan businesses to enhance their capabilities and reach new markets. Recent amendments provide crucial clarifications regarding eligible activities, including support for construction projects and the purchase of essential assets or equipment. This initiative is designed to bolster Afghanistan’s economic resilience by empowering local enterprises and facilitating broader international trade.
Opportunity ID: 294649
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-306-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghanistan Jobs Creation Program (AJCP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $96,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any U.S. or non-U.S. organization, nonprofit or for-profit entity, non-governmental as well as education institution is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. U.S. and other international entities are encouraged to form partnerships with Afghan entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | The main objectives of Afghanistan Job Creation Program (AJCP) are 1) to generate revenue and sustainable jobs by supporting value chain development and 2) to support trade promotion and facilitate Afghan businesses in increasing exports.See Amendment No. 01 and Amendment No. 02 Please see Amendment No. 03 to this AJCP APS which provides additional clarifications regarding (1) construction activities; (2) purchase of assets or equipment; and (3) adds additional illustrative activities to the Program Description of the APS. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Kelly Fink, Agreement Officer
and Mr. Assefa Abebe, Agreement Specialist USAID/Afghanistan Email: kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov Email:kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of Amendment No. 03 to this AJCP APS is to provide additional clarifications regarding (1) construction activities; ( 2) purchase of assets or equipment, and (3) to add additional illustrative activities to the Program Description of the APS. | Dec 19, 2017 | |
| The purpose of Amendment No.02 is to share the minutes of Interested Parties’ Conference held on June 27, 2017 and to provide responses to additional questions. | Dec 19, 2017 | |
| Amendment No. 01 to share the copies of presentations made on Interested Parties’ Conference of June 27, 2017 and to provide answers to questions. | Jul 10, 2017 | |
| Jun 29, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-306-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghanistan Jobs Creation Program (AJCP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $96,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any U.S. or non-U.S. organization, nonprofit or for-profit entity, non-governmental as well as education institution is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. U.S. and other international entities are encouraged to form partnerships with Afghan entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | The main objectives of Afghanistan Job Creation Program (AJCP) are 1) to generate revenue and sustainable jobs by supporting value chain development and 2) to support trade promotion and facilitate Afghan businesses in increasing exports.See Amendment No. 01 and Amendment No. 02 Please see Amendment No. 03 to this AJCP APS which provides additional clarifications regarding (1) construction activities; (2) purchase of assets or equipment; and (3) adds additional illustrative activities to the Program Description of the APS. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Kelly Fink, Agreement Officer
and Mr. Assefa Abebe, Agreement Specialist USAID/Afghanistan Email: kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov Email:kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-306-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghanistan Jobs Creation Program (AJCP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $96,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any U.S. or non-U.S. organization, nonprofit or for-profit entity, non-governmental as well as education institution is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. U.S. and other international entities are encouraged to form partnerships with Afghan entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | The main objectives of Afghanistan Job Creation Program (AJCP) are 1) to generate revenue and sustainable jobs by supporting value chain development and 2) to support trade promotion and facilitate Afghan businesses in increasing exports.
See Amendment No. 01 and Amendment No. 02 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Beyola Belizaire, Agreement Officer
and Mr. Assefa Abebe, Agreement Specialist USAID/Afghanistan Email: kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov Email:kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-306-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghanistan Jobs Creation Program (AJCP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $96,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any U.S. or non-U.S. organization, nonprofit or for-profit entity, non-governmental as well as education institution is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. U.S. and other international entities are encouraged to form partnerships with Afghan entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | The main objectives of Afghanistan Job Creation Program (AJCP) are 1) to generate revenue and sustainable jobs by supporting value chain development and 2) to support trade promotion and facilitate Afghan businesses in increasing exports.
See Amendment No. 01 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Beyola Belizaire, Agreement Officer
and Mr. Assefa Abebe, Agreement Specialist USAID/Afghanistan Email: kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov Email:kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-306-17-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghanistan Jobs Creation Program (AJCP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $96,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Any U.S. or non-U.S. organization, nonprofit or for-profit entity, non-governmental as well as education institution is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. U.S. and other international entities are encouraged to form partnerships with Afghan entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | The main objectives of Afghanistan Job Creation Program (AJCP) are 1) to generate revenue and sustainable jobs by supporting value chain development and 2) to support trade promotion and facilitate Afghan businesses in increasing exports. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Beyola Belizaire, Agreement Officer
and Mr. Assefa Abebe, Agreement Specialist USAID/Afghanistan Email: kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov Email:kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 294649 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> AJCP-APS-NOFO 06-15-2017.pdf
Folder 294649 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment No. 01 -> Amendment # 01, June 29-2017.pdf
Folder 294649 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment No.02 -> Amendment # 02 July 10-2017.pdf
Folder 294649 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment No.03 -> Amendment No.03 to AJCP APS 12-19-2017.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ms. Kelly Fink, Agreement Officer and Mr. Assefa Abebe, Agreement Specialist USAID/Afghanistan Email: kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov Email: kblaidoaaoegteam@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | APS-306-17-000003 | Afghanistan Jobs Creation Program (AJCP) | PKG00233230 | Jul 17, 2017 | May 30, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294649 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294649 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294649 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
294649 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf