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Funding Opportunity : Managing Herat English Language Resource Centers in Afghanistan

Deadline- March 12, 2013

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is accepting proposals to operate one existing English Language Resource Center and establish another at Ghouharsahd Girls’ School in Herat, Afghanistan. This project will last  for a period of two years.

Proposals Objectives-

  • Set up an English Resource Center at Ghouharsahd Girls’ High School
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the two English Language Teaching Centers including ensuring the Centers are appropriately staffed, courses and training are successfully and regularly conducted and the resources are being used properly
  • Transition the centers from being operated by a private NGO to Afghan government management and funding during the period of the grant. As part of this process, during the grant period, the grantee will negotiate a MOU with the Department of Education regarding the maintenance and operation of the Centers and their resources beyond the grant period. Additionally the grantee will negotiate a MOU among the three relevant parties: Provincial Department of Education, Ghourharsahd Girls’ High School and the Teacher Training Center, pledging to work together beyond the grant period to maintain and operate the centers

Proposals tenure will be for 24 months, with award ceiling is set at $200,000.

Eligibility & Criteria-

Eligibility is open to all Afghan organizations or companies with direct experience in teaching methodology, teaching English and computer courses, or operating a cultural or training center in Afghanistan, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan.

How to apply?

  • Be registered in the System for Award Management SAM located in website, prior to submitting an application or plan
  • Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active U.S. Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by a U.S. agency.

For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.SCAKAB-13-GR-009-SCA-02052013