PAS Kabul is offering this grant to eligible organizations to operate two established English Language Resource Centers in Herat, Afghanistan, for a two-year period. This grant aims to provide comprehensive English, computer, and methodology classes for Herat-based teachers and university students enrolled in English or English education faculties. The centers will also facilitate various conversation classes for both men and women. A key objective over the two-year grant period is the strategic transition of these centers’ operations from a private organization to the Government of Afghanistan, ensuring long-term sustainability and local ownership of the English language education initiatives.
Opportunity ID: 207634
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-CA-002-SCA-11192012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Operating Herat English Language Resource Centers for English Teachers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all Afghan organizations or companies with direct experience in teaching methodology, teaching English and computer courses, or operating a cultural or training center in Afghanistan, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal to operate the two previously established English Language Resource Centers in Herat, Afghanistan for a period of two years. During the two-year period, the center should host a variety of English, computer, and methodology classes for Herat teachers and university students studying with English or English education faculties in Herat. The centers should host a variety of conversation classes for men and women. Over the two year grant period, the centers should transition from being operated by a private organization to being operated by the Government of Afghanistan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 207634 Full Announcement-1 -> 002 rfp herat english centers final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan Email: KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00152851 | Nov 19, 2012 | Dec 18, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
207634 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
207634 Budget-1.1.pdf
207634 Project-1.1.pdf
207634 SF424A-1.0.pdf
207634 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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