Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Herat University, Afghanistan

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	Federal Grant Title:	Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Herat University, Afghanistan
	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:	Other
	Category Explanation:	Public Diplomacy programs in Afghanistan.
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	SCAPPD-10-CA-101-SCA-052810
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jun 03, 2010
	Creation Date:	Jun 03, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 23, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 23, 2010
	Archive Date:	Aug 22, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to establish a University Partnership between a U.S. four year college or university and Herat University in the field of journalism. 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 essential to establish high academic standards at the university level to improve the quality of the education sector. Accredited U.S. 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 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.Overall authority for this cooperative program is contained in the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, Public Law 87-256, as amended, also known as the Fulbright-Hays Act. The purpose of the Act is "to enable the Government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries ; to strengthen the ties which unite us with other nations by demonstrating the educational and cultural interests, developments, and achievements of the people of the United States and other nations and thus to assist in the development of friendly, sympathetic and peaceful relations between the United States and other countries of the world." The funding authority for the program above is provided through legislation.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Ellen Delage Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Specialist Phone 202-647-9503

Program Specialist [DelageEM@state.gov]
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