The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is offering this grant to establish a University Partnership in Journalism with Nangarhar University, Afghanistan. This cooperative agreement aims to strengthen higher education in Afghanistan by addressing the critical shortage of professionals and leaders in the region. The grant specifically supports the establishment of high academic standards and crucial developments in the field of journalism, with supporting activities in English for Specific Purposes. Accredited U.S. four-year colleges, universities, or qualified non-governmental organizations (501(c)(3)) are invited to submit proposals. Objectives may include faculty exchange, curriculum development, and outreach to professionals and communities, all designed to improve the quality of education at Afghan universities.
Opportunity ID: 90213
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAPPD-11-CA-116-SCA-052711 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Nangarhar University, Afghanistan |
| 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: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 27, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 27, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 27, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 26, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; – Private, nonprofit institutions of higher education; – Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a U.S. four-year college or university or a non-governmental organization and Nangarhar University in the primary field of journalism with supporting activity in English for Specific Purposes. The strengthening of higher education in Afghanistan is a compelling and critical need. There is a shortage of professionals and leaders to meet the needs of reconstruction, growth and poverty reduction. It is essential to establish high academic standards at the university level to improve the quality of the education sector, and crucial to support developments in the field of journalism. Accredited U.S. four-year colleges and universities or non-governmental organizations 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 Afghan universities. The means of achieving these objectives may include faculty exchange, curriculum development, and outreach to or collaboration with professionals and other members of the communities served by the participating institutions. The timeframe for achieving the objectives must be clearly outlined in the proposal. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Delage
Program Specialist, SCA/PPD Phone 202-647-9503 Email:DelageEM@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 90213 Full Announcement-1 -> draft media operations center equipment list.pdf
Folder 90213 Full Announcement-1 -> 2010 afghan media directory.pdf
Folder 90213 Full Announcement-1 -> working in afghanistan public web version final 04 11 11.pdf
Folder 90213 Full Announcement-1 -> nangarhar university journalism context.pdf
Folder 90213 Full Announcement-1 -> nangarhar u journalism partnership rfp final.pdf
Folder 90213 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Background Information 1 -> more q&a 4.15.11.pdf
Folder 90213 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Background Information 1 -> more q&a 4.12.11.pdf
Folder 90213 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Background Information 1 -> more q&a 4.6.11.pdf
Folder 90213 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Information 1 -> media operations center training outline.pdf
Folder 90213 Other Supporting Documents-Additional Q & A 1 -> q&a may 17, 2011.pdf
Folder 90213 Other Supporting Documents-Conference Call Information 1 -> schedule of nangarhar rfp conference calls.pdf
Folder 90213 Other Supporting Documents-additional information 1 -> nangarhar conference call 05.23.11.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Delage Program Specialist, SCA/PPD Phone 202-647-9503 Email: DelageEM@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.501 | PKG00050451 | Apr 27, 2011 | May 27, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
90213 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
90213 Budget-1.1.pdf
90213 Project-1.1.pdf
90213 SF424A-1.0.pdf
90213 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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