This grant is designed to provide crucial financial assistance for the foundational establishment of the International Center for Afghan Women’s Economic Development. The primary purpose is to create a robust and sustainable institution dedicated to empowering Afghan women through economic initiatives. This center will play a vital role in fostering entrepreneurship, providing vocational training, enhancing financial literacy, and facilitating access to markets and resources for women across Afghanistan. By supporting the center’s establishment, the grant aims to contribute significantly to long-term economic stability, gender equality, and self-reliance among Afghan women, ultimately fostering broader community development and resilience.
Opportunity ID: 105313
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ0034-11-1-0002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | International Center for Afghan Women’s Economic Development |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Assist with the establishment of the International Center for Afghan Women’s Economic Development. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Assist with the establishment of the International Center for Afghan Women’s Economic Development. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 14, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Single-source award to American University of Afghanistan (AUAF). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Defense |
| Description: | The purpose of the grant is to assist with the establishment of the International Center for Afghan Women’s Economic Development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kortnee Stewart
Grants Officer Phone 703-696-2461 Email:kortnee.stewart@whs.mil |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 105313 Full Announcement-1 -> auaf university purpose.pdf
Folder 105313 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of Intent for Grant Award 1 -> auaf university intent letter.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kortnee Stewart Grants Officer Phone 703-696-2461 Email: kortnee.stewart@whs.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00064290 | Jul 14, 2011 | Aug 12, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
105313 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf