Opportunity ID: 324975
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-20-CA-002-SCA-02292020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghan University Student Exchange Program (AUSEP) |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 29, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500,000 |
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 1) individuals and 2) Afghan government entities. 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: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| 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 design and implement an English language program in a neighboring country that provides professional training for Afghan students under the auspices of the Afghan University Student Exchange Program (AUSEP). The successful applicant will design, implement, and provide all administrative support for a program at a university, institute, or school in a neighboring country that will provide professional training for Afghan students. Overall, the program aims to enhance and broaden the professional skills of third-year undergraduate students in English Departments of Afghan universities and to enhance the leadership skills of participants as well as cross-cultural understanding between Afghanistan, the host country, and the United States. The program will offer an intensive five-week, American-style, professional training program for participants. PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 36 months. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline Extended to 11:59pm EST on May 14, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 | |
| Feb 29, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-20-CA-002-SCA-02292020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghan University Student Exchange Program (AUSEP) |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 29, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500,000 |
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 1) individuals and 2) Afghan government entities. 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: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| 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 design and implement an English language program in a neighboring country that provides professional training for Afghan students under the auspices of the Afghan University Student Exchange Program (AUSEP). The successful applicant will design, implement, and provide all administrative support for a program at a university, institute, or school in a neighboring country that will provide professional training for Afghan students. Overall, the program aims to enhance and broaden the professional skills of third-year undergraduate students in English Departments of Afghan universities and to enhance the leadership skills of participants as well as cross-cultural understanding between Afghanistan, the host country, and the United States. The program will offer an intensive five-week, American-style, professional training program for participants. PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 36 months. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-20-CA-002-SCA-02292020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghan University Student Exchange Program (AUSEP) |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| 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: | Feb 29, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 29, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500,000 |
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 1) individuals and 2) Afghan government entities. 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: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| 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 design and implement an English language program in a neighboring country that provides professional training for Afghan students under the auspices of the Afghan University Student Exchange Program (AUSEP). The successful applicant will design, implement, and provide all administrative support for a program at a university, institute, or school in a neighboring country that will provide professional training for Afghan students. Overall, the program aims to enhance and broaden the professional skills of third-year undergraduate students in English Departments of Afghan universities and to enhance the leadership skills of participants as well as cross-cultural understanding between Afghanistan, the host country, and the United States. The program will offer an intensive five-week, American-style, professional training program for participants. PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 36 months. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kabul 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 | SCAKAB-20-CA-002-SCA-02292020 | Afghan University Student Exchange Program (AUSEP) | PKG00258698 | Feb 29, 2020 | May 14, 2020 | View |