The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is accepting proposals for a cooperative agreement to create a University Partnership between a U.S. college or university and Kabul Polytechnic University in Geology and Mining, focusing on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Eligible U.S. institutions can collaborate to achieve shared objectives with Kabul Polytechnic University, with the prime award going to one selected institution. Additional partnerships with universities in other countries are allowed under this grant opportunity. Deadline for proposal submission is August 7, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 237335
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SCSKAB-13-CA-033-SCA-07082013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | U.S.-Afghan University Partnership with Kabul Polytechnic University in Geology and Mining, Establishing a Geographic Information System (GIS) Department |
| 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 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 07, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 07, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 06, 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 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 Polytechnic University in Kabul, Afghanistan in the content area of Geology and Mining, specifically related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in partnership with Kabul Polytechnic University. Two U.S. colleges and universities may collaborate in response to this proposal, but the award will only be made to one college or university as the prime. Sub-agreements with universities in the other countries are also permissible for this grant. |
| 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: | PKG00180516 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 08, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 07, 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 | PKG00180516 | Jul 08, 2013 | Aug 07, 2013 | View | Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan, at: | Organization Applicants |