The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO), is offering this grant. This grant is for the purpose of enhancing the skills and business acumen of Afghan gemstone artisans. Awarded to Partners for Sustainable Development, the project will provide advanced technical training and business development skills to 30 semi-skilled Afghan gemstone artisans, with 30% being women, in Jaipur, India. Following training, participants will receive assistance with job placements in Afghanistan. The initiative also involves Indian market research to assess demand for Afghan gemstones, facilitating direct supplier-buyer links in the region. Furthermore, students will engage in developing a jewelry line for sale at trade shows in the US, UK, and internationally.
Opportunity ID: 195913
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ0034-12-1-0003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Afghanistan Gemstones |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.597 — Task Force for Business & Stability Operations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 25, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,137,480 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO) proposes to award a grant on a single source basis to Partners for Sustainable Development (PSD). Section 1534 of the 2012 NDAA extended for one year Section 1535 of the FY 11 NDAA which allowed for the TFBSO to carry out projects to assist the commander of the United States Forces-Afghanistan to reduce violence, enhance stability, and support economic normalcy in Afghanistan. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Defense |
| Description: | The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO), proposes to award a grant on a single-source basis to the not for profit organization, Partners for Sustainable Development. The purpose of this project is to offer 30 semi-skilled Afghan gemstone artisans (30% women) advanced technical training and business development skills in the Indian jewelry center of Jaipur. After the training is complete, the project will assist participants with job placements in Afghanistan. Indian market research will be done to assess the demand for Afghan gemstones and encourage and facilitate direct supplier-buyer links in the region. Students will be given an opportunity to participate in developing a line of jewelry during the program. The jewelry will be sold in trade shows in the US, UK, and internationally. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Curran
Contract Specialist Phone 7035453455 Email:mike.curran@whs.mil |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 195913 Other Supporting Documents-J&A for Sole Source Award 1 -> ja for direct award grant – afghanistan gemstone_signed_final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michael Curran Contract Specialist Phone 7035453455 Email: mike.curran@whs.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.597 | PKG00141230 | Aug 27, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
195913 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
195913 SF424B-1.1.pdf
195913 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
195913 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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