Afghan Alumni Engagement

Agency: U.S. Mission to Afghanistan

19.501 -- Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, Public Diplomacy Section, Grants Team

Email

For inquiries

KabulPDSProposals@state.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
Questions_and_Answers__Afghan_Alumni_Engagement.pdf	Questions and Answers	May 16, 2023 10:19 PM UTC
SF-424_Application_for_Federal_Assistance_.pdf	SF-424	Apr 26, 2023 10:57 PM UTC
FY2023_AAU_PDS_Afghan_Alumni_Engagement_NOFO.pdf	Notice of Funding Opportunity - Afghan Alumni Engagement	Apr 26, 2023 10:56 PM UTC
SF424A_Budget_Information_for_Non-Construction_Programs.pdf	SF-424 A	Apr 26, 2023 10:58 PM UTC
SF424_B_Assurances_for_Non-Construction_programs.pdf	SF 424 B	Apr 26, 2023 10:58 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Archived: July 1, 2023

Application process

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Award

$500,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$250,000

Award Minimum

$500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

SCAKAB-23-CA-002-SCA-04252023

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Enhance coordination among Afghan Alumni of the U.S. Public Diplomacy program, 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.

History

Version:

Posted date:

April 26, 2023

Archive date:

July 1, 2023