Small Grants for Alumni of U.S. Government Funded Programs FY 2013
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U. S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan invites all eligible organizations headed by alumni of U. S. government-funded programs to submit a proposal for projects that will provide sustainable economic opportunity, leadership training, and/or increase access to or the
quality of education.
A successful proposal will come from an established organization to continue constructive work and request funding for a project or program that will be sustainable beyond the period of the grant.
Two or more alumni may submit a joint proposal.
The proposal should include a detailed plan outlining a clear description of the project or programs goals and how they will be completed within the specified period of time.
A successful proposal will come from an established organization to continue constructive work and request funding for a project or program that will be sustainable beyond the period of the grant.
Two or more alumni may submit a joint proposal.
The proposal should include a detailed plan outlining a clear description of the project or programs goals and how they will be completed within the specified period of time.
Agency: Department of State
Office: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Office: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility is open to organizations or companies run by Afghan individuals who have participated in a U. S. Government funded program, including but not limited to the International Visitor Leadership Program, the Hubert H.
Humphrey fellowship, or the Fulbright Program.
Proof of participation in a U. S. Government funded program which qualifies the individual as an alumnus or alumna is required.
Alumni who submit proposals must already have an established organization or business, and a proven track record of success in implementing projects in Afghanistan.
Afghan organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements.
Please note: only applications from Afghan alumnus/alumna (of U. S. government programs) will be accepted.
Applications from non-Afghan alumnus/alumna (of U. S. Government programs) will not be considered for funding.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Agency Email Description:
Inquiries & submissions
Agency Email:
KabulPDProposals@state.gov
Date Posted:
2013-03-25
Application Due Date:
2013-04-30
Archive Date:
2013-05-30
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