# Creative Employment Solutions for Afghan Women

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/scakab-24-gr-002-sca-04222024-creative-employment-solutions-for-afghan-women/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353677

> U.S. Mission to Afghanistan offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $250,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $750,000 in total. Applications closed on June 21, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SCAKAB-24-GR-002-SCA-04222024 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 21, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $750,000 |
| 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 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 Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Mission Afghanistan is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to empower Afghan women to conduct home-based, remote, and other creative employment arrangements tailored to fit the unique circumstances in Afghanistan. This initiative seeks to address the challenges faced by Afghan women, particularly in accessing employment opportunities, by equipping them with the skills and resources needed for home-based, remote, and other creative employment arrangements. The program aims to accomplish the following: Empower Afghan women with skills and access to resources for home-based, remote work, and other creative employment arrangements. Reshape societal perceptions about women's participation in the workforce to foster an environment conducive to women making meaningful contributions to the local economy. Create sustainable pathways towards economic independence and progress for Afghan women. Activities will primarily take place in Afghanistan, focusing on areas heavily impacted by restrictions on women's rights, which has significantly impeded their access to employment opportunities. PDS seeks proposals for projects that should address at least one or more of the following areas: Career Readiness Workshops: Enhancing women's skills for home-based and remote employment through targeted training sessions to explain these models and coachwomen on setting up these types of work arrangements. Mentorship Programs: Providing ongoing support and guidance to women participating in the initiative by establishing mentorship relationships. Guiding participants through the job search, application, and interview process, and in their first months of employment. Placement and Matchmaking Services: Establishing relationships with remote or home-based work-friendly employers, raising awareness among such employers about the skills available to them through remote employment arrangements with Afghan women, facilitating engagement between program participants and employers through virtual career fairs or other opportunities, etc. On-the-Job Training Programs: Facilitating practical experience and skills building in the remote work sector through virtual internship or job training experiences.

## Questions people ask

### Is SCAKAB-24-GR-002-SCA-04222024 still open?

No. It closed on June 21, 2024.

### Who can apply for Creative Employment Solutions for Afghan Women?

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 Creative Employment Solutions for Afghan Women?

Closed June 21, 2024. 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 $750,000 each. About $750,000 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.