Outfitting and Management of Computer Labs at Public University Women?s Dormitories in Afghanistan

Post Date

May 28th 2014

Application Due Date

July 9th 2014

Funding Opportunity Number

SCAKAB-14-CA-007-SCA-05282014

CFDA Number(s)

19.501

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Public Diplomacy

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligibility is open to all Afghan non-profit, Non-Government Organizations with direct experience in: - procuring and operating Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and equipment; - working successfully in Kabul, Herat, and Mazar-e Sharif; - managing budgets and human resources; - working in Afghanistan, especially with vendors, suppliers, contractors, etc.; - working with Afghan government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Higher Education and Afghan public universities, in ICT education projects; - developing and implementing ICT education programs. Organizations must demonstrate a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Organizations may partner with other entities, but only one organization can be the prime recipient of the award. When partnering with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $600000

• Award Range:

  $400000 - $600000

Grant Description

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul announces an open competition for registered Afghan non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for an award to furnish, operate and maintain computer labs in womenуs dormitories on the campuses of Herat University, Balkh University, and Kabul University. The budget available for this program will include all logistical costs, materials, hardware, furnishings, personnel, and operating expenses.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  U.S. Mission to Afghanistan

• Agency Contact:

  Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Inquiries and submissions

• Agency Email Address:

  KabulPASProposals@state.gov