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SCAKAB-23-CA-002-SCA-04252023: Afghan Alumni Engagement

Closed Closed June 1, 2023 Opportunity SCAKAB-23-CA-002-SCA-04252023 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$500,000
• Award floor$250,000
• Total funding$500,000
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• 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.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan awards averaged $278,436; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Other.

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