The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is offering a grant to promote university and youth participation in the 2014 Afghan presidential election. This grant is for increasing knowledge and engagement among voting-eligible youth, including both men and women, across Afghanistan. The project aims to boost first-time voter and youth turnout, particularly in regions that experienced low participation in the 2009 election. Activities will focus on enhancing critical thinking and communications skills. The grant seeks to engage university students in ten provinces, ultimately contributing to a more informed and participatory youth electorate.
Opportunity ID: 220994
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-GR-011-SCA-02152013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting University and Youth Participation in Afghan Elections |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 15, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in student training and mobilization, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. U.S. organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company. |
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 invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal to promote knowledge of and participation in the 2014 Afghan presidential election by university students and other voting-eligible youth throughout Afghanistan both men and women – through activities that promote improved critical thinking and communications skills. The goal of this project is to increase voting-eligible youth and first-time voter participation in the 2014 presidential election, especially in regions that had low voter turnout in the 2009 presidential election. This grant shall engage university students, both men and women, in ten provinces. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The open period for this award was extended two weeks. | Feb 21, 2013 | |
| Feb 21, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-GR-011-SCA-02152013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting University and Youth Participation in Afghan Elections |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 15, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in student training and mobilization, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. U.S. organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company. |
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 invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal to promote knowledge of and participation in the 2014 Afghan presidential election by university students and other voting-eligible youth throughout Afghanistan both men and women – through activities that promote improved critical thinking and communications skills. The goal of this project is to increase voting-eligible youth and first-time voter participation in the 2014 presidential election, especially in regions that had low voter turnout in the 2009 presidential election. This grant shall engage university students, both men and women, in ten provinces. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-GR-011-SCA-02152013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting University and Youth Participation in Afghan Elections |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in student training and mobilization, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Afghan organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. U.S. organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company. |
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 invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal to promote knowledge of and participation in the 2014 Afghan presidential election by university students and other voting-eligible youth throughout Afghanistan both men and women – through activities that promote improved critical thinking and communications skills. The goal of this project is to increase voting-eligible youth and first-time voter participation in the 2014 presidential election, especially in regions that had low voter turnout in the 2009 presidential election. This grant shall engage university students, both men and women, in ten provinces. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 220994 Full Announcement-1 -> promoting university and youth participation in afghan elections rfp final.pdf
Folder 220994 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A #1 1 -> rfgp qanda promoting univ and youth elections final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email: KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00164972 | Feb 15, 2013 | Mar 26, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
220994 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
220994 Budget-1.1.pdf
220994 Project-1.1.pdf
220994 SF424A-1.0.pdf
220994 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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