# Increase Girls' Access to Athletics

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scakab-21-ca-001-sca-03292021-increase-girls-access-to-athletics/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332413

> U.S. Mission to Afghanistan offered grants of up to $900,000 (at least $600,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $900,000 in total. Applications closed on June 8, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAKAB-21-CA-001-SCA-03292021 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 8, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $900,000 |
| Award floor | $600,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $900,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.501 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for individuals. Please refer to Section D of the NOFO narrative for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one entity may be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.

## What the grant funds

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a project that will use sports as a platform to develop critical life and leadership skills and empower young women and girls to be a force for positive change. Based on funding availability, this cooperative agreement will provide funding to increase girls’ participation in sports and physical fitness in Afghanistan. The recipient should partner with local communities and/or schools to create a safe outdoor space for over 600 girls ages 15-18 per year to engage in activities such as local sports groups, cross-country marathons, and inter-regional sports events to help women reclaim public space and develop the ability to work in a team and the confidence to lead. Proposed projects must also include the following three components: 1) Inclusion of women and girls with disabilities, 2) Gender-based Violence (GBV) education and prevention, and 3) Ensuring sustainability of the program. Competitive candidates will have a history of promoting girls’ access to athletics in countries in conflict and will describe how discussion of topics such as leadership, teamwork, and female role models in athletics will be woven into programming. Based on funding availability, PAS intends to issue one or more awards for up to a period of 36 months.

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAKAB-21-CA-001-SCA-03292021 still open?

No. It closed on June 8, 2021.

### Who can apply for Increase Girls' Access to Athletics?

U.S. Mission to Afghanistan accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Increase Girls' Access to Athletics?

Closed June 8, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $900,000 each. About $900,000 in total across about 2 awards.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Family Health International, United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan, Pakistan American Cultural Center. The program made 135 awards worth $37.6 million in that time.