Educational Opportunities for Community Leaders
 
  				In order to have an impact on communities at the most grassroots level, engaging local religious leaders who lead and influence these communities is key. These individuals have been referred to as the “cognitive center of gravity” of their communities. In providing English and Information Technology (IT) training for local religious leaders in various locations nationwide, we aim to provide access to information and technology that they might not otherwise have. These local leaders, in turn, can serve as role models for their local communities with regard to the benefits of accessing information through the Internet and learning English language.
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Deleted 08/24/2014 (Archived.)
					Program Number
				 
					SCAKAB-14-GR-015-SCA-06232014					
Federal Agency/Office
				 
					Agency: Department of State
Office: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan					
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
				 
					Cooperative Agreement					
Number of Awards Available
					1					
Other Categories
				 
					Public Diplomacy					
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
					Applicant Eligibility
					Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience working with religious leaders at the provincial and district level in Afghanistan, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan. Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (when applicable), competent programmatic ability, and capacity to meet reporting requirements. Non-Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company. Local knowledge about the communities involved in the programmatic activities will be vital to the success of the program.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Deadlines
					07/25/2014					
Other Assistance Considerations
					Formula and Matching Requirements
					This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.					
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
					Headquarters Office
					Deborah B. Smith, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul,
Afghanistan					
E-mail Address
					KabulPASProposals@state.gov
					Financial Information
					Obligations
					$500,000.00					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					Awards range from $400,000.00 to $500,000.00