# Afghan Alumni Engagement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scakab-23-ca-002-sca-04252023-afghan-alumni-engagement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347778

> U.S. Mission to Afghanistan offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $250,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on June 1, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAKAB-23-CA-002-SCA-04252023 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 1, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| 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 non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one non-profit entity may be the prime recipient of the award. For-profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions.

## What the grant funds

The proposal should enhance coordination among U.S. Public Diplomacy program alumni, empowering them to unite their efforts and play an active role in the social, economic, and civic life of Afghans inside of Afghanistan and within Afghan diaspora and refugee communities. This may be accomplished through virtual and regional conferences, mentorship, networking, training and educational opportunities, alumni-led activities, small grants program for activities designed and implemented by Alumni in Afghanistan and within the diaspora communities. This should occur through the management of a strategic schedule of initiatives. PDS intends to issue an award for a period of at least 24 months.

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAKAB-23-CA-002-SCA-04252023 still open?

No. It closed on June 1, 2023.

### Who can apply for Afghan Alumni Engagement?

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 Afghan Alumni Engagement?

Closed June 1, 2023. 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 $500,000 each. About $500,000 in total for one award.

### 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.