The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is offering this grant to establish a cooperative university partnership in engineering. This initiative connects a U.S. college or university with Balkh University in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, to enhance their engineering programs. This grant is for the purpose of strengthening Balkh University’s academic, research, and knowledge-exchange environment for faculty and students. The program aims to equip engineering graduates with vital skills to contribute to Afghanistan’s economic development by utilizing its resources. Additionally, a key objective is to foster mutual understanding and cultural exchange between the United States and Afghanistan through this collaboration.
Opportunity ID: 235624
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13CA-026-05192013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S.-Afghan University Partnership with Balkh University in Engineering |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | May 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $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 accredited U.S. two- and four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3), with direct experience in engineering, a demonstrated knowledge of the Afghan context, and the ability to implement stated activities. |
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 assistance awards through this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a cooperative agreement to establish a university partnership between a college or university in the United States and Balkh University in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, in the field of engineering. The goal of this program is to assist Balkh University to enhance the academic, research, and knowledge-exchange environment for faculty and students in order to equip graduates with the engineering skills necessary to tap into Afghanistans vast resources and contribute to the countrys economic development. The program will also assist in strengthening mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Afghanistan. |
| 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 |
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Related Documents
Folder 235624 Full Announcement-1 -> balkh univ 2013 partnership engineering rfpg final.pdf
Folder 235624 Full Announcement-1 -> 05092013 balkh univ 2013 partnership rfpg appendices.pdf
Folder 235624 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Information 1 -> balkh university – faculty of engineering – civil engineering department….pdf
Folder 235624 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Information 1 -> balkh university – faculty of engineering – chemical engineering departm….pdf
Folder 235624 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Information 1 -> balkh university – faculty of engineering – mining engineering departmen….pdf
Folder 235624 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Information 1 -> balkh university – faculty of engineering – hydraulic structures departm….pdf
Folder 235624 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Information 1 -> 026 balkh univ partnership rfgp qanda final.pdf
Folder 235624 Other Supporting Documents-Balkh University Engineering Curriculum 1 -> balkh univ. engineering curriculum.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 | PKG00178737 | May 29, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
235624 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
235624 Budget-1.1.pdf
235624 Project-1.1.pdf
235624 SF424A-1.0.pdf
235624 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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