Deadline: 3-Jun-21
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to facilitate greater connectivity, community engagement, and cross-border activities of alumni of U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Diplomacy programs.
Goals
The aim of this program is to organize and empower alumni of U.S. government-funded programs to unite their efforts to maximize their contributions to the social, economic, and political development of Afghanistan and support the peace and reconciliation process.
Project Audience
The primary audience for this program is U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy program alumni. The secondary audience is Afghan youth, civil society organizations, and local, provincial, and national leaders.
Project Objectives
The objectives of this project are to:
- Enhance existing platforms of communication among U.S. government alumni of different programs, between alumni and the public, and with fellow alumni in the region, on priority topics as outlined by the Public Affairs Section including, but not limited to, peace and reconciliation, the economic and political empowerment of women and youth, government capacity building, diversity and inclusion, and civic responsibility.
- Execution an effective internal and external communications strategy to raise awareness of network activities and encourage participation.
- Empower individual PAS alumni to initiate impactful community-based projects by providing alumni grants through a clear selection process.
- Foster an environment of cooperation based on experience sharing and mentoring of younger alumni by experienced alumni through motivational talks and skills trainings.
- Develop formal partnerships between the alumni network, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and academic institutions that align with the project’s objectives.
- Increase Afghan youth’s preparation for academic and professional success through the alumni high school mentorship program.
- Facilitate professional networking and employment opportunities for alumni.
Funding Information
- Number of Awards Anticipated: 1
- Anticipated Award Amount: The proposal floor is set at $1,200,000. The ceiling is set at $1,500,000.
- Anticipated Performance Period: 36 months
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is open to non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one non-profit entity may be the prime recipient of the award. For-profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. Per Section D, applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal (proof of 501(c)(3) status for U.S. entities, the Afghan NGO license for Afghan entities, equivalent document for non-Afghan and non-U.S. entities). Applications that do not include this proof of non-profit status will not be reviewed or considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332557