U.S.-Afghan University Partnership with Balkh University in Engineering

Post Date

May 29th 2013

Application Due Date

June 30th 2013

Funding Opportunity Number

SCAKAB-13CA-026-05192013

CFDA Number(s)

19.501

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Education

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligibility is open to all accredited U.S. two- and four-year colleges and universities meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3), with direct experience in engineering, a demonstrated knowledge of the Afghan context, and the ability to implement stated activities.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $750000

• Award Range:

  $500000 - $750000

Grant Description

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP). PAS Kabul invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a cooperative agreement to establish a university partnership between a college or university in the United States and Balkh University in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, in the field of engineering. The goal of this program is to assist Balkh University to enhance the academic, research, and knowledge-exchange environment for faculty and students in order to equip graduates with the engineering skills necessary to tap into Afghanistanуs vast resources and contribute to the countryуs economic development. The program will also assist in strengthening mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Afghanistan.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  U.S. Mission to Afghanistan

• Agency Contact:

  Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Inquiries and proposals

• Agency Email Address:

  KabulPDProposals@state.gov