The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Kabul, Afghanistan, is offering a grant to establish a University Partnership focusing on Engineering education at Kabul University. The grant aims to enhance the teaching of engineering principles in English through innovative proposals that promote international education and research goals. Emphasis is placed on fostering long-term cooperation between a U.S. institution and Kabul University, with a focus on sustainable project implementation. Proposals should align with the goal of developing a lasting relationship between the partnering institutions. Application deadline is August 30, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 238894
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SCAKAB-13-CA-037-SCA-07312013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Kabul University Faculty of Engineering: Supporting the Teaching of Engineering Principles in English |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 500,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $500,000 |
| 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 accredited U.S. community colleges and universities 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, 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 Kabul University in Kabul, Afghanistan in the content area of Engineering, specifically related to using English as the medium of instruction for teaching engineering principles.
Respondents are encouraged to develop innovative proposals that achieve the proposed project objectives while advancing the international education and research goals of both institutions. A successful proposal should demonstrate that the participating institutions are committed to long-term, sustainable mutual support and cooperation in project implementation. Ideally, this RFGP will seed a lasting relationship between the U.S. partner institution and Kabul University. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.501 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00182170 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan, at: |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00182170 | Jul 31, 2013 | Aug 30, 2013 | View | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan, at: | Organization Applicants |