The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is offering this grant to manage the Lincoln Learning Center (LLC) program across Afghanistan. This Notice of Funding Opportunity invites eligible organizations to propose a Cooperative Agreement for a three-year period, with potential for extensions. This grant is for the purpose of overseeing and developing the nationwide network of 23 PAS-funded cultural centers. The recipient will be responsible for all administrative facets, including staffing, training, and facility maintenance, ensuring the centers continue their youth-oriented educational and cultural programming. Significant PAS input will be provided for program implementation, while the Afghan government supplies facilities. This initiative aims to sustain vital cultural and educational outreach for Afghan youth.
Opportunity ID: 292784
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-17-AW-001-SCA-03272017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Management of Lincoln Learning Centers in Afghanistan |
| 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: | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This project will be funded by Diplomatic and Consular Programs and authorized by the Smith-Mundt Act, and is subject to the statutory limitations of such funding. Eligibility is open to non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit can be the prime recipient of the award. Afghan government entities are not eligible to apply. For profit entitles 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, applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal submission (e.g. proof of 501(c)(3) status, Afghan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. |
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 assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a Cooperative Agreement to manage the Lincoln Learning Center (LLC) program in Afghanistan for a period of three years. The LLCs are a nationwide network of 23 PAS-funded cultural centers. The LLCs conduct youth-oriented educational and cultural programming. The Recipient will oversee all administrative aspects of the LLC program, to include staffing, training, equipment maintenance, and facility maintenance. The Recipient will also develop and implement LLC programming, but with significant PAS input and assistance. The government of Afghanistan will provide the facilities in which the LLCs operate. PAS intends to issue an award for a period of 36 months (base period) with options for two additional 12 month periods (option years one and two). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Debra Tracey, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPASProposals@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 292784 Full Announcement-NOFO Announcement -> 001 LLC Management NOFO POSTED.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Debra Tracey, Grants Manager, 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 | 17-AW-001-SCA-03272017 | LLC Management | PKG00231678 | Mar 27, 2017 | May 29, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292784 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292784 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292784 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292784 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292784 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
292784 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
292784 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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