This grant, offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, aims to establish a collaborative University Partnership between a U.S. college or university and Kabul University’s Faculty of Engineering. The primary purpose is to enhance the teaching of engineering principles by using English as the medium of instruction. Eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals that outline innovative approaches to achieve this objective. The grant seeks to advance international education and research goals for both participating institutions, fostering a long-term, sustainable relationship characterized by mutual support and cooperation. Ideally, this cooperative agreement will serve as a foundation for enduring ties.
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: | 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: | 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:
Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Email:KabulPDProposals@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 238894 Full Announcement-1 -> 037 kabul u engineering english rfgp annexes final.pdf
Folder 238894 Full Announcement-1 -> 037 kabul u engineering english rfgp 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 | PKG00182170 | Jul 31, 2013 | Aug 30, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
238894 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
238894 Budget-1.1.pdf
238894 Project-1.1.pdf
238894 SF424A-1.0.pdf
238894 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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