This department is offering a grant to provide programming for women staying at the dormitory in Kabul University. The grant aims to enhance the academic performance, computer skills, and self-confidence of around 1,400 female students coming from distant provinces. By offering supplementary training and extracurricular activities, the initiative supports the national development goal of educating women and preparing them for leadership roles. The grant, managed by the Afghanistan Ministry of Higher Education and funded by the U.S. Embassy, contributes to empowering female students in Afghanistan to excel academically and be better prepared for future professional opportunities.
Opportunity ID: 280396
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-15-CA-001-SCA-12082015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Programming for Women’s Dormitory at Kabul University |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 08, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 06, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all non-profit, non-governmental organizations. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. For profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: | Security issues continue to prevent women’s full participation in Afghan universities. Providing secure dormitory space for female students supports Afghanistan’s national development goals of educating women and preparing them to serve in leadership positions. The Afghanistan Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) manages all public university dormitories in the country, including the women’s dormitory in Kabul. The dormitory hosts approximately 1,400 women whose homes are far from Kabul. They are students at Kabul University, Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul Education University, and Kabul Medical University. The MoHE provides the operation and maintenance services for the dormitory, and the U.S. Embassy has funded extra-curricular programming for the residents through a cooperative agreement since 2012. Many of the women housed in this dorm come from provinces where the quality of education is not as high as it is in Kabul, and they are likely to struggle academically and perform poorly in the examinations due to their limited educational opportunities and less developed computer skills. Cultural expectations compel these women to go to class but otherwise remain confined to the dormitory. Providing supplementary training within the dormitory setting encourages productive use of their leisure time, boosts their self-confidence, and improves academic performance. Skills learned through this cooperative agreement also make them better qualified to apply for professional positions in the workforce. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jason Brenden, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| An updated announcement and a Questions and Answers document have been added to this grant opportunity. | Jan 06, 2016 | |
| Jan 06, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-15-CA-001-SCA-12082015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Programming for Women’s Dormitory at Kabul University |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 08, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 06, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all non-profit, non-governmental organizations. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. For profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: | Security issues continue to prevent women’s full participation in Afghan universities. Providing secure dormitory space for female students supports Afghanistan’s national development goals of educating women and preparing them to serve in leadership positions. The Afghanistan Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) manages all public university dormitories in the country, including the women’s dormitory in Kabul. The dormitory hosts approximately 1,400 women whose homes are far from Kabul. They are students at Kabul University, Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul Education University, and Kabul Medical University. The MoHE provides the operation and maintenance services for the dormitory, and the U.S. Embassy has funded extra-curricular programming for the residents through a cooperative agreement since 2012. Many of the women housed in this dorm come from provinces where the quality of education is not as high as it is in Kabul, and they are likely to struggle academically and perform poorly in the examinations due to their limited educational opportunities and less developed computer skills. Cultural expectations compel these women to go to class but otherwise remain confined to the dormitory. Providing supplementary training within the dormitory setting encourages productive use of their leisure time, boosts their self-confidence, and improves academic performance. Skills learned through this cooperative agreement also make them better qualified to apply for professional positions in the workforce. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jason Brenden, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-15-CA-001-SCA-12082015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Programming for Women’s Dormitory at Kabul University |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| 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: | Jan 06, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all non-profit, non-governmental organizations. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. For profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: | Security issues continue to prevent women’s full participation in Afghan universities. Providing secure dormitory space for female students supports Afghanistan’s national development goals of educating women and preparing them to serve in leadership positions. The Afghanistan Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) manages all public university dormitories in the country, including the women’s dormitory in Kabul. The dormitory hosts approximately 1,400 women whose homes are far from Kabul. They are students at Kabul University, Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul Education University, and Kabul Medical University. The MoHE provides the operation and maintenance services for the dormitory, and the U.S. Embassy has funded extra-curricular programming for the residents through a cooperative agreement since 2012. Many of the women housed in this dorm come from provinces where the quality of education is not as high as it is in Kabul, and they are likely to struggle academically and perform poorly in the examinations due to their limited educational opportunities and less developed computer skills. Cultural expectations compel these women to go to class but otherwise remain confined to the dormitory. Providing supplementary training within the dormitory setting encourages productive use of their leisure time, boosts their self-confidence, and improves academic performance. Skills learned through this cooperative agreement also make them better qualified to apply for professional positions in the workforce. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jason Brenden, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 280396 Full Announcement-1 -> 001 kabul dorm programming nofo posted 2.pdf
Folder 280396 Full Announcement-1 -> 001 kabul dorm programming qanda posted.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jason Brenden, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan Email: KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | SCAKAB-15-CA-001 | Women’s Dorm Programming KabulU | PKG00220010 | Dec 08, 2015 | Jan 25, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280396 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
280396 Budget-1.1.pdf
280396 Project-1.1.pdf
280396 SF424A-1.0.pdf
280396 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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