Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Shaikh Zayed University, Khost, Afghanistan

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	Federal Grant Title:	Establishment of a University Partnership in Journalism with Shaikh Zayed University, Khost, 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:	Education
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	SCAPPD-11-CA-114-SCA-042411
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Mar 23, 2011
	Creation Date:	Mar 23, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 24, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 24, 2011
	Archive Date:	May 24, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	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 Shaikh Zayed 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 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 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 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.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Ellen Delage Program Specialist, SCA/PPD Phone 202-647-9503

Bureau of South and Central Asia, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy [DelageEM@state.gov]
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