This grant from the Department of State is aimed at overseeing administrative aspects of the Lincoln Learning Centers program in Afghanistan. Responsibilities include staffing, training, equipment maintenance, and programming development under PAS guidance. The grant will run for a base period of 24 months with potential for one additional 12-month period. The government of Afghanistan will provide the necessary facilities for the operation of the LLCs. Applications are accepted until May 11, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 324808
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-20-CA-001-SCA-02232020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Management of the Lincoln Learning Centers in Afghanistan |
| 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: | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 11, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one non-profit entity may be the prime recipient of the award. For-profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. Applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal (e.g., proof of 501(c)(3) status, Afghan NGO license, etc.). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: |
The Lincoln Learning Centers (LLCs) are a nationwide network of 25 PAS-funded cultural centers. The LLCs conduct youth-oriented educational and cultural programming. The Recipient will oversee all administrative aspects of the LLC program, to include staffing, training, equipment maintenance, and faculty maintenance. The Recipient will also develop and implement LLC programming with significant PAS input and assistance. The government of Afghanistan will provide the facilities in which the LLCs operate. PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 24 months (base period) with options for one additional 12-month period (option periods one). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline extended to 11:59pm EST on May 11, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 | |
| Feb 25, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-20-CA-001-SCA-02232020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Management of the Lincoln Learning Centers in Afghanistan |
| 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: | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 11, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one non-profit entity may be the prime recipient of the award. For-profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. Applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal (e.g., proof of 501(c)(3) status, Afghan NGO license, etc.). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: |
The Lincoln Learning Centers (LLCs) are a nationwide network of 25 PAS-funded cultural centers. The LLCs conduct youth-oriented educational and cultural programming. The Recipient will oversee all administrative aspects of the LLC program, to include staffing, training, equipment maintenance, and faculty maintenance. The Recipient will also develop and implement LLC programming with significant PAS input and assistance. The government of Afghanistan will provide the facilities in which the LLCs operate. PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 24 months (base period) with options for one additional 12-month period (option periods one). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-20-CA-001-SCA-02232020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Management of the Lincoln Learning Centers in Afghanistan |
| 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: | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one non-profit entity may be the prime recipient of the award. For-profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. Applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal (e.g., proof of 501(c)(3) status, Afghan NGO license, etc.). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: |
The Lincoln Learning Centers (LLCs) are a nationwide network of 25 PAS-funded cultural centers. The LLCs conduct youth-oriented educational and cultural programming. The Recipient will oversee all administrative aspects of the LLC program, to include staffing, training, equipment maintenance, and faculty maintenance. The Recipient will also develop and implement LLC programming with significant PAS input and assistance. The government of Afghanistan will provide the facilities in which the LLCs operate. PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 24 months (base period) with options for one additional 12-month period (option periods one). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 324808 Full Announcement-Lincoln Learning Centers AFG -> 001 Lincoln Learning Centers NOFO POSTED.pdf
Folder 324808 Full Announcement-Lincoln Learning Centers AFG -> 001 LLC NOFO QandA POSTED.pdf
Folder 324808 Full Announcement-Lincoln Learning Centers AFG -> 001 LLC NOFO POSTED 2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul 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-20-CA-001-SCA-02232020 | Management of Lincoln Learning Centers in Afghanistan | PKG00258535 | Feb 25, 2020 | May 11, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
324808 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
324808 SF424A-1.0.pdf
324808 SF424B-1.1.pdf
324808 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
324808 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
324808 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
324808 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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