Cultural Programming in Herat Province

The summary for the Cultural Programming in Herat Province grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the US Mission to Afghanistan, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Cultural Programming in Herat Province: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan invites all eligible organizations (see Section IV for Eligibility Requirements) to submit a proposal for a Cooperative Agreement to design, organize and implement cultural programming in Herat City and other parts of Herat Province over the course of one year, in close cooperation with the U.S. Consulate in Herat. The programs will engage the general public and important target audiences by addressing a series of issues that are priorities for the United States government (USG) and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIROA). A successful proposal will address all the requirements outlined in this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP), demonstrate the organization’s professional experience in conducting similar projects in Herat Province, and the ability to meet the goals and objectives outlined in the RFGP.

Federal Grant Title:	Cultural Programming in Herat Province
Federal Agency Name:	US Mission to Afghanistan
Grant Categories:	Other
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	SCAKAB-14-CA-004-SCA-05142014
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	19.501
CFDA Descriptions:	Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Current Application Deadline:	Jun 15, 2014
Original Application Deadline:	Jun 15, 2014
Posted Date:	May 14, 2014
Creation Date:	May 14, 2014
Archive Date:	Jul 15, 2014
Total Program Funding:	$95,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$95,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$75,000
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 U.S., Afghan, and international organizations with direct experience in conducting cultural and educational programs, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Herat Province, Afghanistan. For-profit entities are not eligible for this opportunity. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Non-Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
Grant Announcement Contact: Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Inquiries & submissions

U.S. Mission to Afghanistan 301-555-5555
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