Strengthening Capacity of Regional Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organizations in Afghanistan
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Strengthening Capacity of Regional Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organizations in Afghanistan: PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a cooperative agreement to develop and carry out a program that will promote development of civil society through capacity building of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) based in regions outside of Kabul who are engaged in issues that support local community development.
NGOs/CSOs eligible to receive training under this grant should be engaged in projects related to issues such as: equal rights and empowerment of women; community involvement in local government; promoting volunteer activities that support the local community; promoting youth participation in civic development; educational or community support programs for people with disabilities; community programs that promote diversity and tolerance; or similar projects that promote development of civil society. The impact will be to stimulate NGOs/CSOs to develop projects that support civic engagement in their local communities, build their capacity to manage their organization, plan and implement projects, identify sources of private or international funding, administer projects and funding according to transparent international standards, and develop a strategy for long term sustainability.
NGOs/CSOs eligible to receive training under this grant should be engaged in projects related to issues such as: equal rights and empowerment of women; community involvement in local government; promoting volunteer activities that support the local community; promoting youth participation in civic development; educational or community support programs for people with disabilities; community programs that promote diversity and tolerance; or similar projects that promote development of civil society. The impact will be to stimulate NGOs/CSOs to develop projects that support civic engagement in their local communities, build their capacity to manage their organization, plan and implement projects, identify sources of private or international funding, administer projects and funding according to transparent international standards, and develop a strategy for long term sustainability.
| Federal Grant Title: | Strengthening Capacity of Regional Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organizations in Afghanistan |
| Federal Agency Name: | US Mission to Afghanistan |
| Grant Categories: | Other |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-16-CA-012-SCA-05242016 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 322810 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan |
| Current Application Deadline: | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Original Application Deadline: | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2016 |
| Creation Date: | May 24, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Total Program Funding: | $1,650,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $1,650,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $1,450,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
- Category Explanation
- Public Diplomacy
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Eligibility is open to all non-profit, non-governmental organizations. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can 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-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 submission (e.g. proof of 501(c)(3) status, Afghan NGO license). Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Jason Brenden, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Inquiries
U.S. Mission to Afghanistan 301-555-5555