The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is offering a grant for organizations to preserve and document Afghanistan’s built heritage, including historic sites and monuments. Proposals should focus on educational components like internship activities and heritage management training. The aim is to raise awareness of Afghan heritage, especially among youth, with a focus on sustainability. Projects may include documentation, stabilization, and restoration activities, as well as capacity building and educational outreach. Proposals must align with international heritage preservation standards and target underserved communities, emphasizing the country’s rich archaeological heritage to rural youth and young female professionals.
Opportunity ID: 314546
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-19-AW-009-SCA-04042019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cultural Preservation of Historic Sites and Monuments (Built Heritage) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| 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 types of applicants except for individuals. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one entity may be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to document and preserve Afghanistan’s built heritage, including historic sites and monuments. Proposals are required to include an educational component such as internship activities, educational outreach, capacity building, or on-site heritage management training of students and young professionals. Proposals must include a well-defined plan to raise public awareness of Afghan heritage, especially among youth, and a sustainability plan.
Based on funding availability, this project will enhance the long-term preservation of Afghanistan’s built heritage. Potential projects include detailed documentation activities and brick-and-mortar stabilization and restoration of monuments and sites. Project activities must include building cultural preservation skills, supporting long-term stewardship of heritage, and providing educational outreach to underserved communities. PAS encourages proposals combining structural preservation, skills development, and educational outreach, particularly those conveying the richness of Afghanistan’s archaeological and historic heritage to youth in rural communities and young female professionals. Any project undertaken must adhere to international charters and heritage preservation standards.
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| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Izaak Martin, Grants Management Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| A Q&A document has been posted on the Related Documents tab. | May 24, 2019 | |
| Apr 04, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-19-AW-009-SCA-04042019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cultural Preservation of Historic Sites and Monuments (Built Heritage) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| 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 types of applicants except for individuals. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one entity may be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to document and preserve Afghanistan’s built heritage, including historic sites and monuments. Proposals are required to include an educational component such as internship activities, educational outreach, capacity building, or on-site heritage management training of students and young professionals. Proposals must include a well-defined plan to raise public awareness of Afghan heritage, especially among youth, and a sustainability plan.
Based on funding availability, this project will enhance the long-term preservation of Afghanistan’s built heritage. Potential projects include detailed documentation activities and brick-and-mortar stabilization and restoration of monuments and sites. Project activities must include building cultural preservation skills, supporting long-term stewardship of heritage, and providing educational outreach to underserved communities. PAS encourages proposals combining structural preservation, skills development, and educational outreach, particularly those conveying the richness of Afghanistan’s archaeological and historic heritage to youth in rural communities and young female professionals. Any project undertaken must adhere to international charters and heritage preservation standards.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Izaak Martin, Grants Management Officer, 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-19-AW-009-SCA-04042019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cultural Preservation of Historic Sites and Monuments (Built Heritage) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| 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 types of applicants except for individuals. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one entity may be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to document and preserve Afghanistan’s built heritage, including historic sites and monuments. Proposals are required to include an educational component such as internship activities, educational outreach, capacity building, or on-site heritage management training of students and young professionals. Proposals must include a well-defined plan to raise public awareness of Afghan heritage, especially among youth, and a sustainability plan.
Based on funding availability, this project will enhance the long-term preservation of Afghanistan’s built heritage. Potential projects include detailed documentation activities and brick-and-mortar stabilization and restoration of monuments and sites. Project activities must include building cultural preservation skills, supporting long-term stewardship of heritage, and providing educational outreach to underserved communities. PAS encourages proposals combining structural preservation, skills development, and educational outreach, particularly those conveying the richness of Afghanistan’s archaeological and historic heritage to youth in rural communities and young female professionals. Any project undertaken must adhere to international charters and heritage preservation standards.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Izaak Martin, Grants Management Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 314546 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> 009 Built Herigate NOFO QandA POSTED.docx.pdf
Folder 314546 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> NOFO Built Heritage FY19.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Izaak Martin, Grants Management Officer, 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 | 19-AW-009-SCA-04042019 | Preservation of Historic Sites & Monuments | PKG00249703 | Apr 04, 2019 | Jun 03, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314546 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314546 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314546 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314546 SF424A-1.0.pdf
314546 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
314546 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
314546 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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