Afghan Higher Education Exchanges

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	Federal Grant Title:	Afghan Higher Education Exchanges
	CFDA Number:	19.501
	CFDA Description:	Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
	Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
	Category of Funding Activity:	Education
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	SCAPPD-11-CA-115-SCA-051911
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Apr 13, 2011
	Creation Date:	Apr 13, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 19, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 19, 2011
	Archive Date:	Jun 18, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	600,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	600,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, third-country and international organizations or companies with direct experience managing exchange programs involving the higher education sector, an ability to work with Afghan government institutions, and a proven track record of success implementing exchange programs between Afghanistan and the United States.
Grant Description: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Proposals (RFP). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for working with the U.S. Embassy and the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education to implement two exchange programs targeting administration professionals within the Afghan higher education system deans/vice deans, chancellors/vice chancellors, human resource and administration officer directors, etc. The two exchanges to take place during fall and spring US academic semesters during 2011 will cover two themes: a.) maintaining academic quality during a period of institutional growth and restructuring; and b.) policy and management strategies for growth. A successful proposal will include a plan for the implementation of the exchange, including local partners in Afghanistan and in the United States. The exchanges should mirror the experience of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) a two to three week travel program that includes three or four U.S. cities or states, and gives the participants both a professional experience and cultural introduction to the United States.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Ellen Delage Program Specialist, SCA/PPD Phone 202-647-9503

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