Opportunity ID: 338478

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB-22-GR-002-SCA-03032022
Funding Opportunity Title: Preserving Afghan Culture, Empowering Women, and Reinforcing Shared Values
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: 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: Mar 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: Mar 03, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 29, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 29, 2022
Archive Date: May 29, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $200,000

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. Per Section D of the NOFO narrative, applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal (proof of 501(c)(3) status for U.S. entities, the Afghan NGO license for Afghan entities, equivalent document for non-Afghan and non-U.S. entities). Applications that do not include this proof of non-profit status will not be reviewed or considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. Please refer to Section D of the NOFO narrative for funding restrictions.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan
Description:

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy, Kabul (Doha) is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that implements activities that preserve Afghan culture, empower Afghan women, and/or reinforce U.S. and Afghanistan shared values. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Executive Summary

PDS seeks proposals for a project that will address at least one or more of the following areas:

• Preserve and promote Afghan cultural heritage

• Strengthen Afghan civil society by supporting women’s organizations, including those working to counter and prevent gender-based violence

• Increase economic growth by empowering Afghan women with skills to start businesses or to enhance their competitiveness for gainful employment

• Reinforce respect for human rights, the rule of law, and freedoms of speech, association, and movement

Program approaches could include:

• Documenting, digitizing, and virtually displaying Afghan cultural heritage (e.g., arts, crafts, traditions, dances, music, poetry, etc.) and related stories to make them widely available to Afghan audiences both inside and out of Afghanistan in order to reinforce our shared values of respect for cultural diversity and the importance of preserving cultural heritage to strengthen Afghan identity. [NOTE: Heritage-centered projects funded by the U.S. government cannot be religious in nature.]

• Providing capacity training and technical support to Afghan civil society women’s organizations so that they may continue operations that assist Afghan women in pursuing, attaining, and maintaining equal rights, ensuring equal access to economic opportunities, and reinforcing our shared values

• Conducting virtual programs and awareness campaigns to reduce gender-based violence in Afghanistan and/or within Afghan refugee communities in order to reinforce respect for human rights and the rule of law

• Organizing virtual programs for Afghan audiences that reinforce respect for human rights, the rule of law, and freedoms of speech, association, and movement

PDS intends to issue an award for a period of 18 months (base period) with options for one additional 18-month period.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Grants Manager
Email:Kabulpdsproposals@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Update funding level Mar 03, 2022
Mar 03, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB-22-GR-002-SCA-03032022
Funding Opportunity Title: Preserving Afghan Culture, Empowering Women, and Reinforcing Shared Values
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: 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: Mar 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: Mar 03, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 29, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 29, 2022
Archive Date: May 29, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $200,000

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. Per Section D of the NOFO narrative, applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal (proof of 501(c)(3) status for U.S. entities, the Afghan NGO license for Afghan entities, equivalent document for non-Afghan and non-U.S. entities). Applications that do not include this proof of non-profit status will not be reviewed or considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. Please refer to Section D of the NOFO narrative for funding restrictions.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan
Description:

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy, Kabul (Doha) is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that implements activities that preserve Afghan culture, empower Afghan women, and/or reinforce U.S. and Afghanistan shared values. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Executive Summary

PDS seeks proposals for a project that will address at least one or more of the following areas:

• Preserve and promote Afghan cultural heritage

• Strengthen Afghan civil society by supporting women’s organizations, including those working to counter and prevent gender-based violence

• Increase economic growth by empowering Afghan women with skills to start businesses or to enhance their competitiveness for gainful employment

• Reinforce respect for human rights, the rule of law, and freedoms of speech, association, and movement

Program approaches could include:

• Documenting, digitizing, and virtually displaying Afghan cultural heritage (e.g., arts, crafts, traditions, dances, music, poetry, etc.) and related stories to make them widely available to Afghan audiences both inside and out of Afghanistan in order to reinforce our shared values of respect for cultural diversity and the importance of preserving cultural heritage to strengthen Afghan identity. [NOTE: Heritage-centered projects funded by the U.S. government cannot be religious in nature.]

• Providing capacity training and technical support to Afghan civil society women’s organizations so that they may continue operations that assist Afghan women in pursuing, attaining, and maintaining equal rights, ensuring equal access to economic opportunities, and reinforcing our shared values

• Conducting virtual programs and awareness campaigns to reduce gender-based violence in Afghanistan and/or within Afghan refugee communities in order to reinforce respect for human rights and the rule of law

• Organizing virtual programs for Afghan audiences that reinforce respect for human rights, the rule of law, and freedoms of speech, association, and movement

PDS intends to issue an award for a period of 18 months (base period) with options for one additional 18-month period.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Grants Manager
Email:Kabulpdsproposals@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB-22-GR-002-SCA-03032022
Funding Opportunity Title: Preserving Afghan Culture, Empowering Women, and Reinforcing Shared Values
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: 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: Mar 03, 2022
Last Updated Date: Mar 03, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 29, 2022
Archive Date: May 29, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $200,000

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. Per Section D of the NOFO narrative, applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal (proof of 501(c)(3) status for U.S. entities, the Afghan NGO license for Afghan entities, equivalent document for non-Afghan and non-U.S. entities). Applications that do not include this proof of non-profit status will not be reviewed or considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. Please refer to Section D of the NOFO narrative for funding restrictions.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan
Description:

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy, Kabul (Doha) is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that implements activities that preserve Afghan culture, empower Afghan women, and/or reinforce U.S. and Afghanistan shared values. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Executive Summary

PDS seeks proposals for a project that will address at least one or more of the following areas:

• Preserve and promote Afghan cultural heritage

• Strengthen Afghan civil society by supporting women’s organizations, including those working to counter and prevent gender-based violence

• Increase economic growth by empowering Afghan women with skills to start businesses or to enhance their competitiveness for gainful employment

• Reinforce respect for human rights, the rule of law, and freedoms of speech, association, and movement

Program approaches could include:

• Documenting, digitizing, and virtually displaying Afghan cultural heritage (e.g., arts, crafts, traditions, dances, music, poetry, etc.) and related stories to make them widely available to Afghan audiences both inside and out of Afghanistan in order to reinforce our shared values of respect for cultural diversity and the importance of preserving cultural heritage to strengthen Afghan identity. [NOTE: Heritage-centered projects funded by the U.S. government cannot be religious in nature.]

• Providing capacity training and technical support to Afghan civil society women’s organizations so that they may continue operations that assist Afghan women in pursuing, attaining, and maintaining equal rights, ensuring equal access to economic opportunities, and reinforcing our shared values

• Conducting virtual programs and awareness campaigns to reduce gender-based violence in Afghanistan and/or within Afghan refugee communities in order to reinforce respect for human rights and the rule of law

• Organizing virtual programs for Afghan audiences that reinforce respect for human rights, the rule of law, and freedoms of speech, association, and movement

PDS intends to issue an award for a period of 18 months (base period) with options for one additional 18-month period.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Grants Manager
Email:Kabulpdsproposals@state.gov

Folder 338478 Full Announcement-Shared Values NOFO -> 002 – Shared Values Program NOFO – POSTED Modification UEI.pdf

Folder 338478 Other Supporting Documents-Questions & Answers Published -> 002 – Shared Values Program NOFO – Questions & Answers.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Grants Manager
Email: Kabulpdsproposals@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-22-GR-002-SCA-03032022 Preserving Afghan Culture, Empowering Women, and Reinforcing Shared Values PKG00272367 Mar 03, 2022 Apr 29, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

338478 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

338478 SF424A-1.0.pdf

338478 SF424B-1.1.pdf

338478 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

338478 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

338478 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

338478 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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