Afghanistan Gemstones

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Afghanistan Gemstones: The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO), proposes to award a grant on a single-source basis to the not for profit organization, Partners for Sustainable Development. The purpose of this project is to offer 30 semi-skilled Afghan gemstone artisans (30% women) advanced technical training and business development skills in the Indian jewelry center of Jaipur. After the training is complete, the project will assist participants with job placements in Afghanistan. Indian market research will be done to assess the demand for Afghan gemstones and encourage and facilitate direct supplier-buyer links in the region. Students will be given an opportunity to participate in developing a line of jewelry during the program. The jewelry will be sold in trade shows in the US, UK, and internationally.

Federal Grant Title:	Afghanistan Gemstones
Federal Agency Name:	Department of Defense
Grant Categories:	Employment Labor and Training
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	HQ0034-12-1-0003
Type of Funding:	Grant
CFDA Numbers:	12.597
CFDA Descriptions:	Task Force for Business & Stability Operations
Current Application Deadline:	Sep 25, 2012
Original Application Deadline:	Sep 25, 2012
Posted Date:	Aug 27, 2012
Creation Date:	Aug 27, 2012
Archive Date:	Oct 25, 2012
Total Program Funding:	$1,137,480
Maximum Federal Grant Award:
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO) proposes to award a grant on a single source basis to Partners for Sustainable Development (PSD). Section 1534 of the 2012 NDAA extended for one year Section 1535 of the FY 11 NDAA which allowed for the TFBSO to carry out projects to assist the commander of the United States Forces-Afghanistan to reduce violence, enhance stability, and support economic normalcy in Afghanistan.
Grant Announcement Contact: Michael Curran Contract Specialist Phone 7035453455

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