Opportunity ID: 339832
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008919 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector |
| 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: | Supporting women’s economic empowerment. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.108 — Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,481,481 |
| Award Floor: | $1,481,481 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply:• Both U.S. and foreign Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Both U.S. and foreign Educational institutions• Both U.S. and foreign For-profit organizations • Both U.S. and foreign Public Entities (FPE) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a $1.5 million program to advance the economic empowerment of Afghan women in Afghanistan and other South and Central Asian countries. The proposed program would launch a platform through which businesses, non-profits, and international government leaders in the U.S. and countries around the world would be able to sustainably partner with Afghan women leaders and Afghan women-led private and non-profit organizations to co-create programs that advance Afghan women’s economic security and economic resilience, including by fostering women’s entrepreneurship, participation in agricultural value chains, participation in e-commerce and the digital economy, and women artisans’ connectivity with global markets. Priority will be given to organizations that provide cost-share and outline previous experience developing partnerships with the private sector. In addition to proposing activities to take place inside Afghanistan, proposed programs may include activities in support of Afghan women residing in other countries in the region in their scope. The proposed program should build connectivity or allow for connection with other programs that provide women’s mental health access, support women’s safety and other services critical to support Afghan women following the Taliban takeover. SCA invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit SOI applications outlining program concepts that reflect this goal.The submission of a Statement of Interest and Capacity (SOI) is the first step in a multi-phased, collaborative program development process. Applicants must first submit a concise statement of interest, up to four-pages, designed to clearly communicate the program idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Pritchard
Email:pritchardch@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modify announcement POC. | Apr 27, 2022 | |
| Apr 26, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008919 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector |
| 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: | Supporting women’s economic empowerment. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.108 — Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,481,481 |
| Award Floor: | $1,481,481 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply:• Both U.S. and foreign Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Both U.S. and foreign Educational institutions• Both U.S. and foreign For-profit organizations • Both U.S. and foreign Public Entities (FPE) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a $1.5 million program to advance the economic empowerment of Afghan women in Afghanistan and other South and Central Asian countries. The proposed program would launch a platform through which businesses, non-profits, and international government leaders in the U.S. and countries around the world would be able to sustainably partner with Afghan women leaders and Afghan women-led private and non-profit organizations to co-create programs that advance Afghan women’s economic security and economic resilience, including by fostering women’s entrepreneurship, participation in agricultural value chains, participation in e-commerce and the digital economy, and women artisans’ connectivity with global markets. Priority will be given to organizations that provide cost-share and outline previous experience developing partnerships with the private sector. In addition to proposing activities to take place inside Afghanistan, proposed programs may include activities in support of Afghan women residing in other countries in the region in their scope. The proposed program should build connectivity or allow for connection with other programs that provide women’s mental health access, support women’s safety and other services critical to support Afghan women following the Taliban takeover. SCA invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit SOI applications outlining program concepts that reflect this goal.The submission of a Statement of Interest and Capacity (SOI) is the first step in a multi-phased, collaborative program development process. Applicants must first submit a concise statement of interest, up to four-pages, designed to clearly communicate the program idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charles Pritchard
Email:pritchardch@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008919 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector |
| 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: | Supporting women’s economic empowerment. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.108 — Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,481,481 |
| Award Floor: | $1,481,481 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Both U.S. and foreign Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Both U.S. and foreign Educational institutions • Both U.S. and foreign For-profit organizations • Both U.S. and foreign Public Entities (FPE) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a $1.5 million program to advance the economic empowerment of Afghan women in Afghanistan and other South and Central Asian countries. The proposed program would launch a platform through which businesses, non-profits, and international government leaders in the U.S. and countries around the world would be able to sustainably partner with Afghan women leaders and Afghan women-led private and non-profit organizations to co-create programs that advance Afghan women’s economic security and economic resilience, including by fostering women’s entrepreneurship, participation in agricultural value chains, participation in e-commerce and the digital economy, and women artisans’ connectivity with global markets. Priority will be given to organizations that provide cost-share and outline previous experience developing partnerships with the private sector. In addition to proposing activities to take place inside Afghanistan, proposed programs may include activities in support of Afghan women residing in other countries in the region in their scope. The proposed program should build connectivity or allow for connection with other programs that provide women’s mental health access, support women’s safety and other services critical to support Afghan women following the Taliban takeover. SCA invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit SOI applications outlining program concepts that reflect this goal.
The submission of a Statement of Interest and Capacity (SOI) is the first step in a multi-phased, collaborative program development process. Applicants must first submit a concise statement of interest, up to four-pages, designed to clearly communicate the program idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
pritchardch@state.gov
Email:- |
Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Charles Pritchard Email: pritchardch@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.108 | SFOP0008919 | Afghan Women Economic Empowerment Through Leveraging the Private Sector | PKG00273708 | Apr 26, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 | View |