Furnishings for Women?s Dormitories at Herat University and Balkh University

Post Date

June 5th 2014

Application Due Date

July 16th 2014

Funding Opportunity Number

SCAKAB-14-CA-010-SCA-06052014

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 registered Afghan non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international non-profit organizations with direct experience in: o procuring and installing of furnishings and equipment in large-scale living quarters such as hotels, hostels, dormitories, or military camps; o working successfully in Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif; o managing budgets and human resources; o working in Afghanistan, especially with vendors, suppliers, and contractors; o working with Afghan government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Higher Education and Afghan public universities. For-profit entities are not eligible for this funding opportunity. Organizations must demonstrate a proven track record of success in implementing projects in Afghanistan. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements. Organizations may partner, but only one organization can be the prime recipient of the award.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $1900000

• Award Range:

  $1400000 - $1900000

Grant Description

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, announces a competition open to registered Afghan non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international non-profit organizations for an award to procure, deliver, and install complete sets of furnishings and equipment in womenуs dormitories (hostels) on the campuses of Herat University and Balkh University. The budget available for this program will include all logistical costs, materials, 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