The Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy in Kabul announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a US four-year college or university and Kandahar 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 highly 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 US 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 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.
Document Type: Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SCAKAB-12-AW-016-SCA-061812
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Archive Date: Sep 14, 2012
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s): 19.501 — Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Agency Name: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Eligible Applicants
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Eligibility for U.S. institutions is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. The lead institution and funding recipient in the project must be an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. Preference will be given to institutions demonstrating experience in Afghanistan, in the region, or in a similar developing country and/or conflict zone. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in journalism, media studies or communications, especially the utilization of print, radio and television production facilities for training. Applicants must also have a demonstrated expertise in journalism, media studies or communications programs, as well as the ability to develop and implement a program. The applicant must have the ability to operate independently of the U.S. Government and provide its own security and secure housing and transport for US exchange participants in Afghanistan. Security needs may be included in the proposal budget. Applicants must also independently obtain the required visas from the Embassy of Afghanistan without assistance from the USG. The primary participant in Afghanistan will be Kandahar University.
Important Dates:
The time of the conference call on June 28, 2012, was moved to 10:30 a.m.
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 15, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 15, 2012
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